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Pictured, L-R: Against The Current, Waterparks, Marmozets, Real Friends; photo credits: Andrew Lipovsky, Jawn Rocha, Steve Gullick, Megan Leetz] Because two Most Anticipated lists aren’t enough (ICYMI, we compiled our most anticipated heavy and alternative releases, and there are so many amazing albums to look forward to), here’s a third list—this time recommended by the bands and […]

We already knew Real Friends' performance at their holiday showcase would be special, and they're proving that to be the case. The band have announced that they'll be playing Maybe This Place Is The Same And We’re Just Changing and Put Yourself Back Together in full, and we couldn't be more excited. Read more: Looks like Real Friends […]

After debuting a new song earlier this month, Real Friends are continuing to give us all the good news. That's right: They're recording new music—with A Day To Remember's Jeremy McKinnon, nonetheless. Read more: Real Friends debut energetic new song, “Get By”—listen The band shared a tweet yesterday saying they are flying to Orlando to work with […]

[Photo by: @whatever4evr/Twitter, @kellencake/Twitter, @andrewgoldstein/Twitter] It’s been a very long, heartbreaking week for the music industry. Every day seemed to bring a new wave of bad news, making it hard to find the positives in a place we often find ourselves running to in order to escape the bad. We’ve complied a list of feel-good tweets […]

[Photo by: Megan Leetz] Real Friends fans, it's time to get excited: The band have debuted their new song “Get By,” which just so happens to be their first new song since the release of their 2016 album The Home Inside My Head. Read more: Real Friends celebrate seven years of being a band with “Something Old, Something New” […]

Real Friends have issued a statement regarding their driver, Kenny Fasel's, alleged inappropriate behavior with young fans. Fasel is the father of Real Friends bassist, Kyle Fasel. “With Real Friends we've strived to create an inclusive, safe, and positive space and we do not agree in any way with Ken's actions,” they write. “Taking advantage of […]

Rationale., the dreamy pop-punk supergroup formed via the union of Real Friends' Dan Lambton and Knuckle Puck's Joe Taylor and Ryan Rumchaks, is back. The guys have jumped back on our radar with chill new single that you can listen to right now.  Read more: Real Friends, Knuckle Puck members release new acoustic song on pop-punk […]

[Photo credit: PTV/PTV Merch Store] Let your love of band merch and Halloween combine by picking up some rad Halloween merch from a few of your favorite bands! Some of these are only available for a limited time, so be sure to grab them before they're gone. There's a few that even come with their […]

AP hit up Riot Fest in Chicago this year and asked some of your favorite bands: What does emo mean to you? Watch what members of Real Friends, Sleep On It, New Found Glory and more had to say. Read More: Everything you need to know about emo past and present You can purchase your copy of […]

Real Friends and Knuckle Puck have announced a two day Holiday Extravaganza. They'll be joined by This Wild Life, Pet Symmetry, Free Throw and Hot Mulligan!  Read more: Riot Fest 2017 day 2: Interviews with Knuckle Puck, Gogol Bordello and more The Holiday Extravaganza will take place on December 29 and 30 at Metro in Chicago. […]

Real Friends have decided to celebrate seven years of being a band by posting what they're calling “Something Old, Something New” sessions for fans to enjoy. Check out the first installment below! Read more: Real Friends' grandparents used their merch tent and we can't get over it “We're grateful for seven years of your endless […]

If you happened to catch the Kansas City Chiefs vs New Englad Patriots game last night, you might have heard a bit more than screaming fans and hyped up players. Just before cutting to break the NFL played a very familiar guitar riff that immediately sent Real Friends fans in a frenzy on Twitter. Read […]

Bands were obviously fans before ever releasing any music of their own. However, instead of just sporting their favorite musicians on a tee, they have the luxury of giving them a shout-out in their lyrics. Head below for just a handful of bands referencing other artists in their songs. Yellowcard – “With You Around” “All […]

What do you do when you have a church senior picnic coming up and you really need a tent for it? Well, you ask your grandson in Real Friends, of course. Check out this adorable picture below! Read more: 5 times your favorite bands were the ultimate #FriendshipGoals We aren't sure which Real Friends' member's […]

Though summer might be about halfway over, there's still plenty of time to live it up with your BFFs. We found 15 essential merch items to help you finish out the summer strong. (And show your love for your favorite bands in the scene). Read more: 20 perfect pieces of merch to keep you cool all […]

Real Friends have unveiled a nostalgic new music video for their track “Empty Picture Frames.” Read more: Real Friends’ Kyle Fasel opens up about struggles with overthinking in new spoken word poem—listen “Empty Picture Frames” comes from the Fearless band's latest album The Home Inside My Head, which released last May. Catch Real Friends on […]

Sparrow Sleeps—a duo helmed by Casey Cole and Peter Lockhart—turn your favorite songs into lullabies. The idea sprouted when Cole's daughter, Sparrow, was born. A pop-punk loving father, Cole began creating lullabies for Sparrow and shared them with the internet. Cole and Lockhart met in 2008. Sparrow Sleeps became official in 2014. Sparrow Sleeps have […]

[Photo credit: Facebook] Kyle Fasel is a multi-faceted artist. Not only does he play bass in Real Friends—but also mainly writes the band's lyrics and produces his own poetry. On Jan. 23, Fasel posted a new spoken word piece called what if. Read more: Real Friends’ Dan Lambton covers Motion City Soundtrack—listen “This new spoken […]

Real Friends' vocalist Dan Lambton shared a cover of Motion City Soundtrack's “Together We'll Ring in the New Year” from their 2005 album Commit This to Memory. Lambton decided to post the cover “to displace my Inauguration Day anxiety” he said in a Tweet Friday. Read more: Real Friends announce tour with Have Mercy, Tiny Moving Parts […]

Real Friends is hitting the road starting in April along with some amazing bands, including Have Mercy and Tiny Moving Parts. Check out the full list of dates and locations below! Read more: Real Friends reveal Halloween-themed “Mess” video—see behind-the-scenes photos Broadside and Nothing, Nowhere will also be joining Real Friends on what's bound to […]