If you still think pop punk is stuck in the past, you clearly haven’t heard Super Sometimes.
The San Diego four-piece might wear their love for Blink-182 and State Champs on their sleeve, but there’s nothing copy-paste about what they’re doing. With nostalgic hooks, tight-knit chemistry, and a debut single that practically kicks the door down, Super Sometimes are charging ahead—fast.
We caught up with the band to dig into their story so far, and it turns out this one’s been brewing for years. Guitarist Dylan and drummer Matthew first met at a School of Rock camp when they were literal kids—12 and 10. Instead of grabbing lunch with the rest of the group, they’d sneak off to jam. “We’d just skip eating and play music,” they told us. That bond never really faded.
Fast forward a few years (and a few band member switches), and Super Sometimes finally locked in their lineup. Gabe joined on bass after the band spent nearly a year gigging without one. A sound tech pointed out the obvious—“you need a bassist”—and it turns out the missing piece had been right under their nose. Gabe was already jamming with Dylan and Matt, and when things clicked, it really clicked.
As for Matt, he had a detour—he left for Marine boot camp, but not before Gabe sent him bass stems and told him, “Learn these.” One practice later, and he was officially in the band. The lineup just made sense. “We’re basically brothers,” they said. “We spend so much time together. It’s family.”
You can feel that connection in their music, especially on their breakout track Say Something Now. Originally written for something else entirely, it ended up being the song that got Pure Noise Records’ attention. “It’s aggressive, emotional, and just felt like the right statement,” they explained. Pure Noise agreed. The label, home to many of their favorite bands, offered them a deal—and they said yes. “It felt like the mecca,” they said, still sounding a bit shocked. “We had other offers, but Pure Noise? That’s the dream.”
Helping shape their sound in the studio is producer Zach Tush—basically an honorary band member at this point. “He just gets us,” they said. “He understands the vibe and makes everything feel comfortable, which is huge when you’re being vulnerable with your music.”
For a band still at the start of their journey, Super Sometimes are already turning heads. And they know exactly who they are. Their music might nod to the glory days of pop punk, but it’s not about chasing nostalgia—it’s about pushing things forward with heart, hooks, and a brotherhood that runs deep.
If Say Something Now is their opening move, consider us all-in on whatever comes next. Keep up to date with Super Sometimes over on Instagram!
