New Fries – Is The Idea Of Us

It’s been quite the wait to hear from Toronto punk stalwarts New Fries again. This is their first new release since 2016’s More and much has changed in the intervening time. Synth player Ryan Carley departed the band in 2018, leading to a required re-think. They took the opportunity, remained a three-piece (their original formation), and created a more open and innovative outfit. Each member switched their roles: Anni Spadafora took up bass for the first time; Tim Fagan juggled guitar and a sampler; while Jenny Gitman reduced her drum kit to three pieces.