Certified Banger for Your Long Walks & Petty Drives
You ever take a walk with your headphones on, wind brushing your face, and suddenly the song you’re listening to turns your entire life into a movie? Yeah, Why Can’t We Be Friends by The Academic is that song. And if you’re not spinning this track already… wyd?
🚗 The Vibe Check
This is road trip music. Long walk music. Driving with no destination while pretending you’re in a coming-of-age Netflix film music. You’ll feel like you’re in a friendship breakup montage—and loving every second of it.
Why Can’t We Be Friends delivers that bouncy indie-rock goodness with just enough upbeat drums and “don’t-skip-this” guitar to keep your head nodding while your heart goes, “damn.”
It’s for when you’re beefing with someone, but not in a “slash their tires” way—more like a “let’s be mature but also I’m kinda mad” vibe.
🎤 The Academic – Who Dem?
In case you don’t know them, The Academic is that band you wish you found earlier. They’re Irish (so automatically cooler), and they’ve got this magical blend of feel-good indie rock with lyrics that sneak up on you and make you say, “yo wait… that’s me fr.”
Think early Two Door Cinema Club meets a less chaotic Arctic Monkeys. Crisp vocals, infectious hooks, and energy that feels like caffeine for your soul.
🎧 Why You Should Listen:
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You need new music for your “I’m not crying, I’m just thinking” playlist.
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You’re trying to vibe without going full emo.
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You enjoy songs that sound happy but lowkey hurt.
This track is lowkey therapy disguised as a bop. And it SLAPS.
🔗 Go Stream It or Regret It:
📺 Watch Why Can’t We Be Friends on YouTube
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Final Rating: 8.5/10
If this song was a person, they’d be the one you argue with in the group chat but still show up for when it matters. Give it a listen, take a long walk, and try not to text that one friend you “fell out” with. 😅