Andrew Goldstein (musician)

Andrew Goldstein
Also known asFRND
Born (1986-03-17) March 17, 1986
Reston, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • bass
Years active2006–present
Formerly ofThe Friday Night Boys

Andrew Goldstein (born March 17, 1986) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born in Reston, Virginia, and attended James Madison University, graduating in 2008.

Goldstein began his career by playing guitar in the Virginia progressive/emo band Aberdien, releasing the "Kaleidoscope" full-length album on Negative Progression Records in 2006. Goldstein went on to play in the band The Friday Night Boys on Fueled by Ramen. He has written and produced for such acts as Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Linkin Park, Demi Lovato, 5 Seconds of Summer, Addison Rae, blackbear, Ne-Yo, Maroon 5, Tate McRae, Blink-182, Bring Me the Horizon, Machine Gun Kelly, Madison Beer, and Kane Brown. He also releases music as a solo artist and is sometimes credited under the name FRND (disemvoweling of "friend").