[FREND]

“...the song paints a gripping story of fleeting encounters and yearning connection, perfectly encapsulating the emotional duality of anticipation and desire. The chorus is both catchy and introspective, anchored by Woods’ evocative vocals that weave seamlessly into the track’s layered soundscape ... From the first pulsing bassline to the synth outro, "Beautiful Stranger (Beautiful World)" depicts FREND's melody making ideas to craft emotional electro pop. A beautifully layered and evocative track that can bridge music eras.” - https://elektrospank.com

“There is a strange melancholic feeling which runs through Beautiful Stranger, coming mainly from the lyrics. Frend tells a story struggling to move on from unrequited love, and finding solace in sharing in the adrenaline of strangers at a gig. It’s a very bittersweet story, but its one I’m sure most can relate to, and emphasises brilliantly the power music has to heal and bring peace. This is Frend’s best release to date. It’s the track where he has committed most to creating a big sound, and seems to mimic perfectly what he is actually talking about in the lyrics. It’s a sound you can get lost in and for three-and-a-bit minutes forget about everything else. A brilliant effort, and hopefully a sign of what’s to come from him.” - Sam Wright - RGM Magazine