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New Friends is a Canadian alternative pop and rock band from Toronto, Ontario. Formed in 2018 while its members were students in the Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, the band gained national attention after winning Slaight Music’s It’s Your Shot competition in 2021. Since then, they have released multiple singles and EPs, toured internationally, and signed with American producer Timbaland in 2024.^[1]

New Friends was formed in 2018 by vocalist Stefan Boulineau, bassist and multi-instrumentalist Conrad Galecki, keyboardist Ayden Miller, and guitarist Cole Wilson while attending Fanshawe College’s Music Industry Arts program in London, Ontario. The group began writing and recording original material while still in school, drawing from alternative rock, pop, and electronic influences.^[1]

The band released their debut single, "Purple Candy," in 2019. The track achieved significant online success, accumulating millions of streams and receiving national broadcast placement on Canadian television.^[1]

In 2021, New Friends won Slaight Music’s nationwide $100,000 It’s Your Shot competition, which provided recording funding, marketing support, and industry mentorship. Later that year, the band released their debut EP, Lovestruck, featuring the title track "Lovestruck Energy." The release marked a major step in the group’s professional development and helped expand their national audience.^[1]

During this period, New Friends performed extensively across Canada, appearing at major venues and music festivals, and building a reputation for energetic live performances.

In 2024, New Friends signed with American producer Timbaland, marking a major milestone in their career. The collaboration led to new studio recordings and increased international attention, with support and endorsements from high-profile artists including Justin Timberlake and Ryan Tedder. The band also expanded its touring schedule outside of Canada.^[2]

New Friends’ sound blends alternative rock, pop, and electronic elements, incorporating nostalgic influences from classic band-driven pop alongside contemporary production techniques. Their songwriting often emphasizes melodic hooks, emotional themes, and high-energy arrangements, contributing to their crossover appeal in both pop and alternative music scenes.^[2]

• Stefan Boulineau – lead vocals
• Conrad Galecki – bass, backing vocals
• Cole Wilson – guitar
• Nico Elias – drums

• Ayden Miller – keyboards (founding member)

• Lovestruck (2021)

• "Purple Candy" (2019)
• "Lovestruck Energy" (2021)
• "Wait4me" (2025)

• Slaight Music – It’s Your Shot Competition Winner (2021)^[1]

Category:Canadian alternative rock groups Category:Canadian pop rock music groups Category:Musical groups from Toronto Category:Musical groups established in 2018 Category:2018 establishments in Ontario