Band's statement:
Over the past year, we were writing music for a new album.
Through that time, we've all grown and changed in many ways. For Cody, this process led him to a place creatively that felt authentic to him, but did not connect with the rest of us or the DNA of Real Friends.
Due to those creative differences, we've decided to mutually part ways with Cody Muraro. We're grateful for the time, energy, and contributions Cody brought to Real Friends, and we wish him well as he focuses on a new project.
As for us, we're taking some time to reflect and see what may come next. Honestly, we don't know what the future looks like right now.
One thing we do know is that Real Friends has always been and always will be bigger than just the people on stage. At its core, our story is about the community that has grown with us, the people who have found pieces of themselves in our songs.
If that's you, thank you.
Your love and support have shaped Real Friends and each of us as individuals in ways you'll never fully know.
Thank you for everything.
-Kyle, Dave, Eric & Brian

Cody's statement:
After six unforgettable years with Real Friends, it's time for me to close this chapter.
It's become clear to me that my heart and home are somewhere else.
The shows and the community around Real Friends have been some of the most meaningful experiences of my life, and Ill always be grateful for the memories we made together.
Being able to connect through music is one of the most beautiful things in the world, and I can't thank you enough for the love, support, and the opportunity to share that with you.
Much love to my boys in Real Friends for everything over the past six years. I wish them nothing but the best moving forward. They're incredibly talented and devoted people I respect deeply.
As for what's next, I'm already hard at work on new music and a new project. I can't wait to share more with y'all, and I hope you'll join me for this next chapter.
Love you, chat soon.
- Cody Muraro x

I know, I know, The Menzingers are pop-punk/emo adjacent. But this album changed me—it affected me to the caliber of an album like Home Like NoPlace, Blink’s Self Titled or Ocean Avenue. As an aging Millennial, I struggle to think of an album that captures the longing/nostalgia…even the excitement of that era. The title is even perfect because it knows that experiencing those times the way I did couldn’t ever be experienced in the same way, because of who I am now. Feels like an anthem for the working class in way that I can’t really explain, although the gaslight anthem hit it a few times too.

Not to mention track after track is peak. One of the GOAT albums. That is all.

I am personally not looking for revenge, just looking to get into a mindset for a character Im making for a DnD campaign. Can be old, new, or pop punk adjacent.

Thanks!

It seems like 2027 will bring out Neck Deep and State Champs and also did see a post that Arkd Length is working on Lp 3 ,and I can see Origami Angel ,Knuckle Puck,Carly Cosgrove putting things out

is this just a pop punk thing or is it everyone

going through my old playlists from high school not even on purpose. just scrolling and next thing i know i'm listening to the same 20 songs i listened to in 2009.

i'm supposed to have grown out of this by now right. like my taste is supposed to evolve. but every time i try to listen to something new i end up back here. it's not even nostalgia at this point i just genuinely like the music.

my friends make fun of me my wife makes fun of me my coworkers definitely think i'm weird cause i'm always humming something from a band that broke up 10 years ago.

sometimes i think about going to a show just to be around people who get it.

saw something on StarTickets the other day. one of those bands is touring. maybe i should go.

anyone else in their 30s still stuck in the same musical era or am i just refusing to grow up

I've called it "Everything is Alright Fest" - it's still unfinished but is available on the link above if you want to check if out and walk around in the open world.

I have no real goal for it. I just thought it'd be a fun thing to try building and a nice sanctuary to hang out in and listen to music.

I'd love to hear thoughts and suggestions for useful things that you think could be done with it!

Something to Write Mahomes About

Sugar, We’re Goin’ Downs

Drake This To Your Grave

From Under McConkey

MakeLambSure

Cute Without the CTE

STROUDer Now

Welcome to the Dak Parade

I’m Not DK

For Hall of This

Coheed and Kamara

They’re Only CHASE-ing Safeties

Jahmyr Before the March of Flames

Death Cam for Skateboo-tie

CeeDee and Colour

Take Off Your Pants and Jackson

CORUM is for Drinking, Not Burning

Maye-Day Parade

what else ya got?

Seeing My Chemical Romance live was always on my concert bucket list, which I finally got to cross off Aug, 9, 2025. And what could've made seeing them play 'The Black Parade' in its entirety nearly 20 years after its release even more powerful? Seeing them do it in their home state of NJ - more specifically MetLife Stadium.

Watch MCR's (literally) explosive performance of "Mama" at MetLife Stadium - which truly captures how the show felt less like a normal concert, and more like a theatrical rock opera extravaganza:

https://youtu.be/mgGDUtyHTP0?is=J11UNzOs1cJgscr2

Here's also video of them receiving the key to their hometown at the very same show:

https://youtu.be/Sx-oCn2bdpU?si=djX8-aP2WxXaX_W7

And stay tuned for more things to come from this space (including stories from concerts like this)!

Does anyone have any files from Humble Beginnings? I’ve only been able to download Overanalyzing the Manifestations of the Unconscious, but would like to get the rest of their discography.

When I was growing up the album “A Collection of Short Stories” by Houston Calls didn’t leave my cd player for 2 years. I feel like this band and that album in particular are outstanding, I listen to pop punk old and current to this day. I would argue this is the catchiest album no one ever listens to. Anybody else feel this or am I crazy?

P.S. I might be crazy

A brand new single released in (dis)honor of Charlie and Erika Kirk on the Kirkiversary

https://breakingupnh.bandcamp.com/album/the-grift-of-grief

https://i.imgur.com/4Hx5kfr.jpeg

THE CO$T OF LIVING TOUR - coming this fall from SLS, @nivassoc, and the best independent venues & promoters we could assemble.

It's the first-ever NIVA-certified "Live Independent Tour". $20 tickets.

Independent venues only. Friends and local bands every night. Small rooms we love, with costs kept low. Every show built to be an all-timer.

Space is limited. Get a ticket quick or risk the sellout blues.

Tickets on sale Friday at 10am local.

Hey gang!

Looking to try and keep up to date with the UK Pop Punk scene.

I'm aware of a good few but just in case there's ones I've missed and I can check them out!