Real Friends and vocalist Cody Muraro have revealed that they have parted ways after six years together.
Cody joined the band in 2020 and played on two EPs, 2021’s ‘Torn In Two’ and 2023’s ‘There’s Nothing Less Than Too Late’, and one full-length, 2024’s ‘Blue Hour’.
Both parties have shared their own statements. Here is what the band had to say:
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,” they continue.
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”
Whilst Cody had this to add himself:
“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 I’ll 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’ll hope you’ll join me for this next chapter.
Love you, chat soon
Cody Muraro.”
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