History
Formation and EPs (2010–13)
In the fall of 2010 bassist Kyle Fasel "wasn't happy" with the music he was working on and wished to start over. Fasel called lead guitarist Dave Knox and the pair soon started talking about the goals they wished to achieve. Fasel didn't expect it to lead anywhere. Vocalist Dan Lambton, who was friends with Knox, received a call from Fasel, asking if he would like to join him and Knox. They were soon joined by drummer Aaron Schuck. The band recorded its debut EP, ''This Is Honesty'', in the spring of 2011. Following the release of the EP, the band began playing shows around the Midwest. The group soon realized that it "didn't feel right laying the songs they currently had ..almost forc ngourselves into sound." They had a meeting and came to the conclusion to start over. During this period, Fasel and Knox were playing in The Fastest Kid Alive. Shortly afterwards, Schuck was replaced by Brian Blake. Blake had emailed the band after he found out they needed a drummer. Real Friends didn't have a permanent second guitarist, often having their friends to substitute. Eric Haines soon joined as rhythm guitarist. Until Haines joined, Fasel and Knox would typically write the songs, and, according to Fasel, they didn't have "another guitar st'sopinion". Shortly after the release of the ''Everyone That Dragged You Here'' EP, the band's popularity and the audience at their shows increased. The band later released the ''Put Yourself Back Together'' EP. Reviewing the EP for '' Rock Sound'', Andy Biddulph noted that he would not be "surprised" if the band was "mixing it with the big boys in a year's time". In November, the group supported The Wonder Years on their UK shows, including UK Warped Tour.'' Maybe This Place Is the Same and We're Just Changing ''(2013–15)
'' The Home Inside My Head ''(2015–2017)
Throughout 2015, the band made several references to recording a new album on their Facebook and Twitter pages. Fearless Records announced that a new Real Friends record would be released in 2016, through a tweet on December 22, 2015. Real Friends finished recording the album on the road in February 2016. During their tour, the band played a new song entitled "Colder Quicker". On April 1, 2016, the band announced that the title of the new album was ''''Composure'' and departure of Dan Lambton (2017–2020)
On November 16, 2017, the band released a single entitled "Get By". On June 18, 2018, during an RSVP Acoustic session, the band announced their next album, ''Composure'', was set for release on July 13, 2018. It was preceded two weeks prior by a single and accompanying music video entitled "From the Outside". The band released an EP called ''Even More Acoustic Songs'' on digital platforms and on a limited 7" vinyl pressing. In early 2020, the band deleted their previous posts on social media, causing many to believe they had broken up. Lambton denied these rumors. On February 14, 2020, the band released a statement saying they have parted ways with Lambton. In the statement, they noted "This is not the end of Real Friends. We have simply turned the page to the next chapter."Introduction of Cody Muraro and ''Torn In Two'' EP (2021-present)
One year and four months after Lambton's departure, the band announced Cody Muraro, formerly of Youth Fountain & Parting Ways, as their new vocalist. Pure Noise Records stated that the split with Lambton was amicable and a result of their “paths diverging.” They also announced their deal with Pure Noise Records and released two new singles, "Nervous Wreck" and "Storyteller"'','' on June 21, 2021. They released the EP ''Torn in Two'' in September 2021.Style and influences
Real Friends has been described as pop punk,Side projects
Lambton joined with Knuckle Puck members Joe Taylor and Ryan Rumchaks to form "''rationale.''". Taylor and Lambton both serve as guitarists and vocalists, alongside Rumchaks as drummer and Tyler Albertson & Nick Casasanto as rotating bass guitarists. Rationale's single "Hangnail" was released on December 5, 2015, and their debut EP ''Confines'' followed four days later.Members
Current members *Cody Muraro – lead vocals (2020–present) * Dave Knox – lead guitar, backing vocals (2010–present) * Kyle Fasel – bass guitar (2010–present) * Eric Haines – rhythm guitar (2011–present) * Brian Blake – drums, percussion (2011–present) Former members * Aaron Schuck – drums (2010–2011) * Dan Lambton – lead vocals (2010–2020) TimelineDiscography
Studio albums * '' Maybe This Place Is the Same and We're Just Changing'' (2014) * ''References
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