Dan Lambton

With nearly a decade to their name, Illinois pop-punkers Real Friends are still churning out positive vibes, catchy (and sad) songs and great live shows. Currently on UK shores with labelmates Grayscale, in support of latest album Composure. We were there to witness the London show.

We caught up with Real Friends in the calm before the storm ahead of their Slam Dunk Festival appearance and European tour. With their recently released album 'The Home Inside My Head' paired with a launch gig at the Hippodrome, we talked midnight walks, shitting in your pants and what to expect from their new material…