Real Friends, the Illinois-born band that’s been soundtracking breakups and quiet breakdowns since 2010, are finally bringing that ache to Southeast Asia. For the first time, the five-piece will tour the region with six shows across Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. It’s the kind of debut that feels overdue. Now fronted by Cody Muraro – who joined in 2020 – the band continues to lean into the rawness that’s earned them over 150 million streams and a global following. In Bangkok, they’ll be joined by Thai openers HutBoy, with a setlist likely featuring tracks from Blue Hour, their 2024 release under their own label Midwest Trash. It’s emo grown up, but still bruised.
August 12. B1,500-2,000 via here. Mr.Fox Livehouse, 5pm onwards