Forbidden Friends is a new band from Hutch Harris, lead singer and mastermind of The Thermals, Portlands last great post-pop-punk-power trio. Initially conceived as a way for lovers to send hidden messages in plain view (isnt there an app for that?), Forbidden Friends is now a legitimate, public work of art. The band is at once old fashioned (acoustic instruments, mono mixes), forward thinking (reference-less, incredibly danceable), and timeless (classic lyrical themes of love and desire.) Code for free download of this release included.