18 October 2026 – Nice As Fuck Return After Ten Years and Prove That Three Musicians Can Still Make an Enormous Noise

American indie-rock supergroup Nice As Fuck have returned to the stage after a decade away, with fresh footage emerging from their reunion performance at California's Ojai Deer Lodge. The trio consists of Jenny Lewis, Au Revoir Simone musician Erika Forster and Tennessee Thomas of The Like, bringing together three distinctive personalities from the American independent-music scene. Their first reunion concert took place on October 15, with recordings and reports circulating widely across the alternative community on October 17 and 18.

The musicians performed their entire self-titled 2016 album Nice As Fuck, revisiting the stripped-down arrangements and playful songwriting that originally made the project such an appealing alternative to more elaborate indie-rock productions. Nice As Fuck formed in 2016 and quickly attracted attention for their combination of direct bass lines, energetic percussion and memorable vocal melodies. Their original album was released without an extensive promotional campaign, creating an appealing sense of spontaneity around the project that resonated deeply with fans.

A new reissue accompanies the reunion, while additional performances are planned following the announcement of an upcoming club tour. For Jenny Lewis, the group provides an opportunity to explore a musical identity distinct from her established solo career. The reunion also demonstrates how effective a minimalist band can be when its members understand exactly what each instrument contributes to the sonic space.

Ten years may have passed, but apparently nobody needed to purchase seventeen additional synthesizers to make these songs work. Sometimes a bass guitar, drums and three enthusiastic musicians are perfectly sufficient. Explore more indie-rock revivals in our indie rock directory and browse our full news archive.