YOUNG FRIEND’S UPCOMING ALBUM, NEW ENTERTAINMENT, OUT NOVEMBER 6, 2026 VIA NETTWERK - SHARES NEW HEARTLAND ROCKER, “MIRACLE”
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ANNOUNCES ‘THE HARD ROCK TOUR’ WITH DATES IN VANCOUVER, LA, NYC, AND TORONTO
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Today, JUNO Award-nominated Vancouver artist Drew Tarves, who records under the moniker young friend, announces his new full-length album, New Entertainment, due out November 6, 2026 via Nettwerk. Alongside the announcement, he returns with his gripping new single, “Miracle.” From the opening fuzzy guitar riff, it’s clear that young friend is entering a bold new era in the follow-up to his acclaimed 2025 debut album, motorcycle sound effects. New Entertainment is recorded live off the floor, fully analog, channeling rock albums of the past. It’s a celebration of the slow process and the inevitable mistakes. It’s taking the scenic route every time. It’s running headfirst at life with your eyes wide open, getting your hands dirty, feeling it all.
“Miracle” delivers a definitive nod to heartland rock, seamlessly balancing massive, gritty guitars with Tarves’ signature confessional, introspective style. The lyrics explore the delicate anatomy of a relationship, highlighting the beauty found in ordinary spaces.
“Miracle is about the little moments and being so grateful to find love in those mundanities,” he explains. “The third verse serves as a realization that maybe even despite all of those beautiful moments two people can share, the illusion can be broken, and it might not in fact be a miracle.”
To capture the essence of his new album, Tarves pivoted away from typical isolated studio sessions, leaning heavily into a band-first mentality. Produced by Tarves’ longtime collaborator David Marinelli (FINNEAS, Wallice, spill tab), New Entertainment captures the authentic, wall-of-sound energy of a band of the past. He brought the song structures into rehearsals, allowing the band to flesh out arrangements organically – resulting in a tactile sound that nods to classic influences like Wilco and Neil Young.
Today, young friend also announces ‘The Hard Rock Tour’, kicking off with a special hometown show in Vancouver on November 4th at The Hollywood Theatre, where fans can get a live glimpse of the new album ahead of its release. From there, young friend will head to Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, with more to come. Find the full list of dates and details below!
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MORE ABOUT YOUNG FRIEND
Drew Tarves' music as young friend feels classic and immediate all at once, capturing the nostalgia of post-adolescence while diving deep into a pool of self-reflection. His sophomore album, New Entertainment, is about fear and love in equal measure. An exploration of the ways AI and new technology are infiltrating our lives, but also a celebration of friendship and family, and genuine time spent. Of the slow process, the inevitable mistakes.
A trained dancer for most of his adolescence, the 26-year-old Vancouver native switched artistic disciplines after spending time jamming with his musician friends. "I found out very quickly that I loved it," he recalls. "It was my favorite thing to do." Armed with a guitar and a laptop, Tarves started hashing out early songwriting attempts in GarageBand as he found his own style: "It was all about experimenting while trying to find what worked for me."
In 2022, Tarves released his indie-pop debut EP HOW DID WE GET HERE? and quickly followed it up with a sophomore in 2023 titled scaredy cat. 2024 brought in his first Canadian and international touring as well as a JUNO Award nomination. His debut full-length, motorcycle sound effects, was released in 2025. New Entertainment, produced by friend and frequent collaborator David Marinelli, was recorded entirely in the studio, live off the floor. It’s solid, tactile, nostalgic in a way that hits you right in the chest.
A true rock record, New Entertainment is asking to be played on your old record player or the tape deck of Joni, Drew’s 2001 Mazda pickup.
YOUNG FRIEND ‘THE HARD ROCK TOUR’ DATES
November 4 – Vancouver, BC @ The Hollywood Theatre
November 25 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo LA
November 27 – New York, NY @ Nightclub 101
November 28 – Toronto, ON @ Baby G
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NEW ENTERTAINMENT TRACK LIST
01 Hard Rock
02 Miracle
03 The Yard
04 Dad’s Garage
05 Grand Canyon
06 New Entertainment
07 2 Birds
08 Anything Anything
09 Everything The Light Touches
10 What’s Mine Is Yours
11 Michael Wakes Up
12 If You See It On The News
YOUNG FRIEND IN THE PRESS
"...fuzzy, jangly and all kinds of refreshing, sauntering through glitzy indie-rock riffs and headstrong, energetic rhythms." – Paste Magazine
“His music breathes with the same effortless wit as his personality, laced with a conversational intimacy that mirrors the kind of ease you’d find in a late-night chat with a close friend.” – RANGE
"...young friend has established himself as a rising act in heartfelt pop, building an expansive sonic world brimming warm nostalgia and self-reflection." – EARMILK
"young friend keeps it casual and cheeky, but can’t help but charm listeners as the chorus melts into an earnest admission." – Ones to Watch
"One remarkable aspect of songwriting is the ability to paint a picture. It’s a rare talent, being able to use words to create a visceral image within the mind of a listener. With his slow-burn acoustic pop hits, young friends has mastered this art." – V Magazine
