X Ambassadors have released their new single, “Friend For Life” featuring Medium Build as a part of their (Eg) collaborative singles project. Lyrically, the track celebrates the little things that make up a friendship, while the DIY sound of the song harkens back to a time when X Ambassadors were writing songs in a basement with their best friends. The accompanying video embodies the theme of the song, finding the band delivering an impassioned performance alongside Medium Build as they laugh and jump around in a garage. Watch it now below.
X Ambassadors lead singer Sam Nelson says, “I was introduced to Medium Build through a song called ‘Come On Back,’ which seemed to be about a reunion of two old friends. The way he wrote about friendship just struck a chord with me. It resonated because of issues I’ve had with my friends. We have such a deep bond as a band—we’re family.” He continues, “After COVID and time passing so quickly, we’re all realizing how unique it is to be in a band that you consider to be family. Casey and I are actually related by blood, but Adam is as much of a brother as Casey is. Friendship isn’t spoken of enough and it’s a topic we want to hear more about in music, so we wrote the song.”
The band recently released their first single as a part of their new deal with Virgin Music and previous addition to ‘(Eg)’, “Happy People” feat. Teddy Swims & Jac Ross, on May 24. “Friend For Life” continues the band’s ‘(Eg)’ collaborative singles project with their new label, which highlights the band’s songwriting/producing abilities.
X Ambassadors are currently on a summer tour in Europe before heading back to North America to perform Tour dates below.
X AMBASSADORS TOUR
June 23, 2023 – Evreux, FR – Rock In Evreux
June 24, 2023 – Bad Rappenau, DE – Blacksheep Festival
June 26, 2023 – London, UK (Sam Nelson Solo Show) – The Slaughtered Lamb
June 27, 2023 – London, UK – Lafayette
July 13, 2023 – Calgary, CA – Calgary Stampede 2023
August 4-6, 2023 – Ninilchik, AK (Sam Nelson Solo Show) – Salmonfest
August 12, 2023 – Québec, CA – Cigale Music Festival
September 14, 2023 – Spokane Valley, WA – Spokane County Fair and Expo Center