Real Friends – ‘There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late’

Having embedded new vocalist Cody Muraro on 2021’s ‘Torn In Two’, Real Friends has returned with another set of emotionally-charged pop-punk/pop-rock scorchers. Citing bands such as The Starting Line, Taking Back Sunday, and Jimmy Eat World as influences behind the writing of ‘There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late’, the Illinois group firmly weave those influences into their brand of pop-punk. For starters, ‘Tell Me You’re Sorry’ bursts instantly with Brian Blake’s dense drum work before Muraro delivers a catchy and energetic hook in the chorus that is certain to stick with you for days. Furthermore, when you add some power-driven and crunchy guitar work, and Kyle Fasel’s define bass line, you’re left with a strong, infectious...