A walk down memory lane with Nesia Daily's Michael Chow
In 2012, Michael formed Froyo, a band with his university friend, Allyson Montenegro; a group which would soon grow into a popular mainstay of the Sydney indie scene.
While it started as a bit of a musical accident, Froyo's music was the real deal: pop music that had a diverse range of influences at its core, Michael and his bandmates navigated their way through songs that had a tinge of '80s teen drama threaded throughout.
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Froyo's music has been heard on Netflix and HBO shows, while the impact of the band has been felt through a strong community of fans who have committed to the music via tattoos, various shows around Australia and more.
Though Michael is very much at home in his Nesia Daily presenter's seat, he joins On The Record for a special walk down memory lane.
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