Flobots

I've known two of these guys since sixth grade, and another for about ten years. Before Flobots was in the current incarnation, it was some guys messing around in a basement in high school. Then they recorded themselves and handed out self-created tapes. Then there was this magical fusion a few years ago when they introduced some key musicians and elements from another friend's funk band. Then they caught on fire. They were just signed to Universal and are starting to tour in a newer, bigger way. It's weird to see your buddies on national television, but so exciting.