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Real Friends

Real Friends

Real Friends is an American pop punk band from Tinley Park, Illinois. To date, the band has released seven EPs and three studio albums. Previously signed to Fearless Records, the band is currently signed to Pure Noise Records.

Albums

2014 Maybe This Place Is the Same and We're Just Changing
2016 The Home Inside My Head
2018 Composure
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Latest Articles

Reviews / Album
Album Review: Real Friends - Composure
"A few stripped-back tunes would have made this record goosebump worthy."
News / Music
Real Friends Cancel Australian Tour Due To Frontman's Health Issues
The band have issued a statement.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Real Friends, Columbus, Harbours, Stuck Out
"One photographer's lens has a near-miss with a somersaulting crowd-surfer."
News / Music
Real Friends To Embark On Aussie Tour This July
With some very special guests.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Real Friends, With Confidence, Columbus, The Drive Home, The Away Game, The Playbook
"Shows like this prove that kids still love pizza, hate their hometowns and love rock shows."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Real Friends, With Confidence
"Singer Dan Lambton's mop of curls hides his face most of the time, while he feverishly staggers around on stage with his eyes closed."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Real Friends, With Confidence, Columbus, Dan Cribb & The Isolated
"Pop punk mightn’t be at the height it once was, but at least the bands and fans still have plenty of passion."
Features / Music
Real Friends
In just four short years Real Friends have made massive gains in the world of pop-punk. The Illinois-based quintet are one of the up and comers in the genre and their future is looking pretty bright right now. Killyourstereo.com chatted with bassist and lyricist, Kyle Fasel, about their long-awaited debut album, 'Maybe This Place is the Same and We're Just Changing', the state of pop-punk in 2014, and exceeding early expectations.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Real Friends - 'Maybe This Place Is The Same and We're Just Changing'
A groundbreaking release for a band who have matured at the right point of their career.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Real Friends - 'Put Yourself Back Together'
An EP that proves once again, the strength and reliability of Real Friends
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Real Friends - 'Acoustic Songs'
An endearing collection of tell tale pop punk songs given the acoustic treatment