Friends That I Don't Like Dexter & The Moonrocks

• 1 Don’t Wanna Be High 03:43
• 2 Mull It Over 03:17
• 3 Said What I Said 03:29
• 4 Why Don’t You Say So 03:26
• 5 It's A Lot 04:25
• 6 Complacent 03:50
• 7 Let It Hurt 03:05
• 8 12 Steps 03:11
• 9 Under The Weather 03:37
• 10 Space Invader 03:51
• 11 If You Could Talk 03:55
• 12 Freakin’ Out 03:37
• 13 Embarrassing 02:30
• 14 Outro (Is DeMar DeRozan Dexter?) 01:59
• Total Runtime 47:55

Info for Friends That I Don't Like

Riding the wave of their meteoric year, Dexter and The Moonrocks has announced the release of their upcoming full-length album Friends That I Don't Like which is set to arrive on October 2 via Severance Records/Big Loud Rock.

To celebrate the announcement, the band has also released their new single "It's A Lot," with an accompanying music video, stirring up further anticipation with an exciting glimpse of what's to come on the forthcoming project. Just in time for the new music, Dexter and The Moonrocks are set to make their late-night TV debut tomorrow night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where they'll perform their viral smash hit "Freakin' Out," which just received an official RIAA Platinum Certification, marking the band's first-ever track to achieve the milestone.

Friends That I Don't Like embraces a bold, rock-forward sound, built around raw energy, guitar-driven melodies, driving rhythms, and an undeniable sense of momentum. Balancing the grit and attitude of rock with the band's distinctive sound, the collection showcases Dexter and The Moonrocks at their most dynamic and electrifying.

"For a long time, people have been struggling to place us as a band," said drummer Fox. "Coming up in the Texas music scene came with its own expectations and stigma. We always seemed to piss off the honky tonkers and underwhelm the old school metal heads, and to be quite frank, we never cared. People kept telling us we had to lean one way or the other, or else no one would ever care. This album feels like a culmination of us tuning out all the bullsh*t and just being the 4 blue-collar rockers from small-town Texas that we always were. This album feels like an ode to everything we love about our upbringing and everything we wanted to change when we were young. We couldn't be prouder of the work we've put in, and our ability to stay ourselves. I couldn't tell you what Dexter And The Moonrocks means. Are we country, grunge, alt rock, southern rock? Honestly, who cares. All I know is that we're here and we aren't going anywhere."

Kicking off with striking guitar riffs that build in intensity, "It's A Lot" sets the tone for Friends That I Don't Like from the very first moments. The song taps into the frustration of keeping things bottled up, feeling emotionally worn down, and reaching a point where it all becomes, quite simply, a lot. The accompanying music video brings those themes to life, capturing the song's sense of frustration, isolation, and emotional exhaustion through a cinematic visual narrative.

"'It's A Lot' is about whatever the listener needs it to be about as always, but to me it hits on what has happened over the past year," said guitarist Ryan Anderson. "The effort put forward to make the most of a life-changing moment, though worth it, brings all brand new challenges. We couldn't be more thankful for where we are now, but to 4 kids from small town Texas, sometimes it can be a lot."

Alongside "It's A Lot," Friends That I Don't Like will feature previously released tracks "If You Could Talk," "12 Steps" (feat. Treaty Oak Revival), and "Freakin' Out." The full tracklist will be revealed at a later date.

‘Its A Lot’ is about whatever the listener needs it to be about as always, but to me it hits on what has happened over the past year. The effort put forward to make the most of a life changing moment, though worth it, brings all brand new challenges. We couldn’t be more thankful for where we are now, but to 4 kids from small town Texas, sometimes it can be a lot.”

“Freakin’ Out is the song of the year” – HITS Magazine

“armed with a chunky rock sound straight out of the early 2000s, „Freakin‘ Out“ … [has] clear and undeniable momentum” – NPR

„If you’re a Foo Fighters fan, and you’re in the mood for some new music, I would love to introduce you to Dexter and The Moonrocks.“ – VICE

Dexter and The Moonrocks

Dexter and The Moonrocks
Hailing from Abilene, Texas, Dexter and The Moonrocks have carved a unique niche in the music scene with their innovative blend of Southern Alternative, red-dirt country, and alternative rock, creating a genre their fans affectionately call “Western Space Grunge.”

The band, consisting of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist James Tuffs, lead guitarist and vocal harmonizer Ryan Anderson, bassist Ty Anderson, and drummer and vocal harmonizer Fox, combines influences from a wide range of artists, including Foo Fighters, Pink Floyd, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and Whiskey Myers, to produce a sound that is both earth-shattering and introspective.

The group’s debut single, “Couch,” released in August 2021, was a significant hit, captivating audiences with its unique sound.

This success was followed by their self-titled EP, featuring standout tracks like “Where I Steer” and “Behave,” which received overwhelming positive responses.

Dexter and The Moonrocks’ music, characterized by its raw energy, storytelling traditions, and a touch of alien influence, resonates with themes of love, loss, and the human experience.

Their latest single, “Autopilot,” released after their previous track “Birds and the Bees,” continues to showcase their unique blend of moody lyrics and explosive musical style that’s become a signature of the band.

Dexter and The Moonrocks continue to make a significant impact on their fans and the music scene, with a growing following on platforms like TikTok, and Instagram where they share their music and interact closely with their audience.

Their unconventional approach to music and genuine connection with their fans have made them a standout act in the industry.

This album contains no booklet.