Month: May 2026

Review: Super Sometimes – Show The World What’s Underneath

Super Sometimes - Show The World What's Underneath
Adam Grundy

It’s hard to find a new band who knows exactly what type of music they’re great at, sticks to a solid approach to their songwriting, and simultaneously adds a new element to the genre. Welcome to the scene, Super Sometimes. Show the World What’s Underneath is an energetic ten-song set that features two vocalists/guitarists in Gabriel Munoz and Dylan Guzman, and drummer Matthew Ludwig in a tight, three-piece band from San Diego, California. “Show the World What’s Underneath is us staking our flag in the ground as one of the torchbearers of pop-punk,” the band says. “There’s a little bit of something for everybody, and our take on the genre will definitely be a breath of fresh air for those who have been looking for something a little different in the scene. We hope it inspires more people to fall in love with pop-punk the same way we did growing up.” With a confident approach to their sound that recalls the best days of the pop-punk genre with a blending of styles between New Found Glory, The Starting Line, and Blink-182, Super Sometimes is sure to be your next scene obsession.

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Candace Hastings – “Call Your Mama” (Song Premiere)

Candace Hastings
Adam Grundy

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone the latest single from songwriter Candace Hastings called “Call Your Mama.” The deeply personal song is sure to evoke some sort of emotions from anyone who takes the time to listen to it. When asked about the inspiration behind the new single, Candace Hastings shared:

This song was written by Mary Beth Schaefer, who is a talented songwriter and just happens to be my daughter. And the backstory behind the song is almost as good as the song. I can’t even remember why I had called my daughter, but she didn’t pick up and didn’t call me back for several days. At the time, I remember thinking, ‘I’m glad I wasn’t having a heart attack or anything,’ but honestly I know she’s busy and didn’t give it too much thought. She told me she had that reminder rolling around in her head—call your mom, call your mom—but when she sat down to write, it turned into something different. What she came up with was a song about those exes who like to circle back after everything is over—calling to check in, keep tabs, or ease their conscience, when really, they ought to call their mama instead. I released the song as a single because it’s an ex-song that has a take I’ve never heard before. There’s no revenge keying of the car, no yelling, just some good old-fashioned boundary setting by a strong woman who’s had enough.

If you’re enjoying this single, please consider pre-saving the track here.

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The All-American Rejects Breakdown ‘Sandbox’

All American Rejects
Jason Tate

The All-American Rejects talked with Alt Press about all the songs on their new album:

I wrote that hook for the Eels. E was trying to finish his record, and he was like, “Do you have any more songs?” I said no, but I was driving my son to school that morning, and right when I dropped him off, I heard the chorus for “Get This,” and [it] just came out. It was going fast, so I got home, and in 10 minutes, it was done. I sent it to him, and he was like, “I don’t think I can pull that off.” And I was like, “Good, because I want it.” That song, in the spirit of this record, was just pure fun. I showed Nick the demo, and he loved it. It came together the fastest out of all the songs. Super easy to put together. The good ones are easy. Sometimes everything about a song like that is just easy. It’s where we have always rung the bell as a band, just a fun song. It doesn’t mean anyone any harm.

Daisy Grenade Talk New EP

Daisy Grenade
Jason Tate

Daisy Grenade talked with Rock Sound about their new EP:

I think when we started this band, we didn’t know really what we wanted, or what we wanted it to feel like or sound like, and we were just kind of open to trying everything. We knew where our influences were coming from, but we didn’t know what felt like the best way to express that, and as we’ve grown and changed, we’re closer to what we want. Some of these songs we’ve been sitting on for two plus, almost three years, and I think it was just time that we put our foot down and say this is what we are going to do. Our sound is very eclectic because it comes from a million different places, and we don’t necessarily feel like we fit in one genre, but the musical landscape we’re in right now is so genre-less. And regardless, we don’t really give a fuck what label people put on this. We want to put out the songs we want to put out.