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Nü-Metal Heroes is streaming everywhere now.

Before I got sober, I pretty much quit writing songs, I felt like my creative muscles atrophied and the spirituality and self reflection that songwriting required weren’t very high on my priority list.

The songs on this record aren’t all about sobriety, but they wouldn’t exist without it. They also wouldn’t exist without the tireless work of @maplefortress who helped me arrange them, played on all of them, recorded them all and made the art! Derek is my creative soul mate, best friend and brother.

Album was mixed by the incredible Brian Knox and mastered by Adam McDaniel @_dropofsun_

Vinyl preorder at bandcamp
Cassette release coming SOON on @primordial.void

Come hang in the Enews parking lot on Sunday with us and the buds. by @real.companion

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2 years ago

~ NOW SHIPPING ~ @real.companion - Nü-metal Heroes (PV-49) 🤘

The perfect slice of Americana-infused psychedelic jangle for your late November blues, available as a limited edition cassette until all 80 copies are gone. Act quickly on this one.

Listen/Purchase here: https://primordialvoid.bandcamp.com/album/n-metal-heroes taken in Boone, North Carolina by @real.companion

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2 years ago

A couple of items:

🔸FRIDAY OCTOBER 2 we will be playing an all covers set at @the_double_crown after the East West Asheville Art Walk. It’s a benefit for the wonderful @lamplightavl. Come hang and see if you recognize any of our (possibly questionable) song choices. Early show, done at 9pm sharp!

🔸FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 our album drops (!) We will be playing a FREE SHOW at @eulogyavl that night with AVL heavy hitters @blithe.nc & Boone rippers @real.companion. Let’s rock 💋

PS - Reserve your spot before the show! Link in bio.

PPS - We will be playing in Athens, GA and Columbia, SC later in October as well. More info soon!

Covers set photos by @lvepps ❤️‍🔥 taken in West Asheville NC by @real.companion

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Shooting a poorly executed vertical video of me stumbling through one of my tunes to remind you that I am playing Sunday evening @lilyssnackbar with the fun/awesome/incredible @gpd420

I was reflecting this am about how this country has basically been at war since I was 16 years old, and how it doesn’t matter if it’s fire fighters climbing through rubble or 18 year olds being shipped half way around the world to get blown up- it’s always the working class that’s dying or getting injured, or having their spirit or mind destroyed because of decisions the elite and powerful make…anyway this song is kind of about that. I mess up a couple lyrics and you can hear Lee talking about fire trucks if you make it to the end.

Anyway, come hang out Sunday. It’s an early show, Lilys has ice cream and good NA drinks. and also great food and regular beer and Grady’s songs are really good. by @real.companion

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a month ago

Boone, NC at @lilyssnackbar

A 4th wave alt country all star line up of @ovvenmusic @willslatermusic and @real.companion

Only 100 tickets available. It’s gonna sell out, so grab your tickets now ish. by @real.companion

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2 months ago

It came a big thunder storm at my house yesterday while I was messing around with the guitar after breakfast and packing lunches etc.

I was reminded of this tune, I’ve only played it out a couple times- not sure it’s meant for that? I assume everyone that makes music or art and lives in Western NC has something they’ve made about the hurricane. This is my hurricane song, mostly just a collection of images and stories I heard in the days and weeks and months following the storm when everyone would just swap what their experience was like.

Anyway, here it is, I mess up and forget the lyrics at the beginning of the last verse, that long pause is not for dramatic effect. taken in Meat Camp, North Carolina by @real.companion

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2 months ago

Absolutely chuffed to play a small part in bringing this show to @lilyssnackbar .

@the_band_ribs Triangle post punk rippers promoting their forthcoming 3 lobed release “COLD RIBS” RIYL: Real shit.

Deep Watauga provide zoners from deep in the hollers of sugar grove.

DON’T MISS IT by @real.companion

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3 months ago

Real Companion April 10th, 2026

Performing at Delurk Gallery during Phuzz Phest ‘26 taken in Delurk Gallery by @real.companion

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3 months ago

Dropping into your social media feed to remind you that I am opening for Marisa Anderson @huzzahbooks next Monday.

Come listen to my simple depressing songs before being totally mystified and humbled by Marisa’s amazing music.

This is a new one about getting older, and feeling like life is hammering you into submission with the every day sameness and relentless existential dread. Unbelievable things indeed. by @real.companion

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4 months ago

Hey. I’ve been only using this app on desktop because I doom scroll and watch too many bball highlights and shit when I should be hanging out with my kids or outside.

I am playing a solo show this Thursday @lilyssnackbar opening for the great @blu.cactus

I’ll probably play this one, sorry for the intimate camera angle. I didn’t know my phone was zoomed in, and didn’t feel like re recording.

Love y’all, come hang Thursday-it’ll be fun. taken in Meat Camp, North Carolina by @real.companion

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5 months ago

PHLASHBACK ⬅️ @Real.Companion brought their singular Appalachian psych pop sound to Phuzz Phest last month for a lucky crowd @DelurkGallery.

📸 by @JacobMyrickPhoto by @real.companion

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Honored is an understatement!

A wild lineup of shows coming to the shop this summer; more are on the way. Subscribe to our Substack to stay up to date on month to month happenings— or find our monthly calendar in print at @espressonewsboone

Tickets for these three shows can be purchased on our website.

June 15th: Marisa Anderson @marisaandersonmusic and Real Companion (solo) @real.companion Presale $15/$20 at door, 7:30PM

June 24th: Chloe Kimes @chloekimes and Dave Brewer & Jackson Lewis @rabbitinalogg Presale $10/$15 at door, 7PM @brewerworldtour

& Co Presented with @flyaroundfest

July 30th, Magic Tuber Stringband @magictuberstringband and Grayson McGuire @grayson_mcguire Presale $15/$20 at door, 7PM.

Pick one or three and come ready to split.

and DO NOT sleep on @flyaroundfest taken in Boone, North Carolina by @real.companion

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6 months ago