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Friends That I Don’t Like Album Bio HERE
“Triumphant” – The New York Times
“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
“armed with a chunky rock sound straight out of the early 2000s, ‘Freakin’ Out’ … [has] clear and undeniable momentum” – NPR
“Dexter and the Moonrocks are one of 2026’s biggest breakout rock acts” – Consequence of Sound
(October 2, 2026) – Continuing their trajectory through a momentous year, Dexter and The Moonrocks have released their debut full-length album Friends That I Don’t Like via Severance Records/Big Loud Rock. The 14-track album arrives with resounding force, featuring the band’s breakout hit “Freakin’ Out,” as well as recent standout tracks “It’s A Lot,” “If You Could Talk,” and “12 Steps” (feat. Treaty Oak Revival). Also included on the debut is Dexter and The Moonrocks’ highly anticipated collaboration with country star Avery Anna, “Why Don’t You Say So,” which is available today alongside the release of its official music video.
Listen to Friends That I Don’t Like HERE.
Watch the music video for “Why Don’t You Say So” (feat. Avery Anna) HERE
Friends That I Don’t Like packs a sonic punch that confidently announces Dexter and The Moonrocks as a rock group with tremendous staying power. The album embraces a bold, rock-forward sound, built around raw energy, guitar-driven melodies, driving rhythms, and a clear sense of momentum. Balancing the grit and attitude of rock-grunge with the band’s distinctive sound, the collection showcases Dexter and The Moonrocks at their most dynamic and electrifying. Influenced by their West Texas roots, the band’s first full-length project is as much a reflection of where they’ve been as it is a glimpse of where they’re headed—and the trajectory is undeniably upward. Emerging from anger but finding defiance, Friends That I Don’t Like sees a band regaining control through music that is a confident declaration of their artistry and their most self-assured body of work yet.
“We’ve been waiting a long time to do an album. We always knew the moment had to be perfect for us to do it, and the timing couldn’t be better,” says guitarist Ryan Anderson. “The making of it was the most fun the four of us ever had, and I think you can hear it in the songs. This collection of tunes is the most ‘ourselves’ we have ever been, and we couldn’t be more proud of it. It’s pure, unadulterated Dexter.”
The album arrives amidst the explosive success of the band’s breakout hit “Freakin’ Out.” The song marked their first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, rising to #33 in just a month and propelling the band to #1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. The track has since amassed more than 300 million global streams in just a few months.
The success of “Freakin’ Out” has also translated into a string of career firsts for Dexter and The Moonrocks, including the song’s RIAA Platinum certification and their late-night performance debut on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Over the past few months they’ve played door-busting, packed-house shows across the country on their nearly sold-out headline tour, including an electric night at The Palladium in Los Angeles this past weekend.
FRIENDS THAT I DON’T LIKE TRACKLIST
1. Don’t Wanna Be High
2. Mull It Over
3. Said What I Said
4. Why Don’t You Say So (feat. Avery Anna)
5. It’s A Lot
6. Complacent
7. Let It Hurt
8. 12 Steps (feat. Treaty Oak Revival)
9. Under The Weather
10. Space Invader
11. If You Could Talk
12. Freakin’ Out
13. Embarrassing
14. Outro (Is DeMar DeRozan Dexter?)
Photo credit: Derek Hockemeyer
