In 2020,
Joywave's
Daniel Armbruster and
Sir Sly's
Jason Suwito joined forces to form
Best Frenz. The side project made its debut that summer with the four-track set
30% Off. Combining
Armbruster's distinctive vocals and the guitar-and-synth groove of his main band with
Suwito's lush atmospheric production ("Pressure Cookin'"), the EP provides a quick and satisfying dose of catchy head-bobbers for fans of indie electronic with a touch of anxiety and societal critique. While these could easily be mistaken for lost
Joywave tracks,
Suwito's contributions elevate these tracks with an ethereal touch. This is an unexpected but welcome collaborative effort that will hopefully bear more fruit.