From the heart of Los Angeles, 4-piece alternative rock band Super OK delivers their latest high-energy single titled “All Along."
Known for their powerful alternative sound, Super OK draws influences from rock legends like Foo Fighters and Muse. Formed in late 2018, the band consists of Benjamin Buday and Davey Henry on vocals and guitars, Kat Cannon on bass, and Drew Stutz on drums.
After their debut album, Departures was released in 2022; Super OK has continued to evolve in sound and style, recently dropping a string of singles like the ultra-passionate “All Along.”
Hitting play on the new track, Super OK kicks off the listening experience with high-energy alternative rock instrumentals that instantly take the vibes sky-high. They waste no time diving into the exhilarating yet nerve-wracking experience of realizing you’ve found something (or someone) truly special.
As the track builds, Super OK perfectly weaves together moments of self-doubt and joy to reflect the dynamic experience and rush of new love. The song’s energy is infectious, to say the least. The rich vocal melodies paired with the tight and polished instrumentation make for a new kind of "love song" you won't ever get sick of.
Take a ride through the emotional highs of love with Super OK’s vibrant new single, “All Along," now available on all digital streaming platforms.
Welcome to Buzz, Super OK! Your latest single, “All Along,” is absolutely captivating. What inspired you to create a song that dives so deep into the emotions of new love?
I appreciate the kind words! I love that this song can come across as the emotions of a new love when, in truth, it's about a long-term love that has changed my life. In fact, the song was released on both my nine-year anniversary and the day I got married! But even with that time, I feel the song captures the excitement of being alive and thriving with someone who has inspired me to be a better person and a better artist and has made my life better than I could have ever known. While not a new feeling by any means, I love that I finally found the words and music to help share that excitement and inspiration, and I’m so happy that I get to share it.
Would you say your sound has evolved since your debut album? How does "All Along" reflect where your band is currently at?
Our debut album, Departures, is a special project for us, but it was a DIY project that we had to do in isolation from each other during the pandemic. We’re very proud of that album, but we’re so glad to be writing more music together and working together closely, and I think that shows in the new music we’re making.
We also found our fourth member, Drew Stutz, since Departures and we honestly struggle to remember a time without him. He brings such great energy, creativity, and skill to the group that makes us feel complete in a way we couldn't have imagined. In fact, one of our recent singles was a song written by Drew, and we couldn't be happier to have our sound evolve with new perspectives and writing styles. Between all the band members, we're writing songs that are reflective of our experience and will evolve with us, and we're excited to see what kind of music we'll make together next.
Another way that I'd say our sound has evolved is that for our newer music, we’ve also had the wonderful opportunity to record and work together in the studio. We've had amazing experience working with engineers, including Bobby Danzi of Deer Pilot and Vudajé, whose expertise has really helped us level up our production and capture the vision of our work.
Can you tell us more about the songwriting process and what message you wanted to convey in "All Along"?
It all started when I woke up one morning with an idea that I knew was special. I hurried to my guitar to capture it as quickly as I could (good ideas can disappear fast), and that idea turned into the main riff of the song! Soon after, some chords and structure started forming, and the first melody that came to mind was the line "You lit a fire in me," which became the direction of the song. From there, the rest of the song fell into place in a matter of two days; the words and emotions just poured out, and all I had to do was write it down. It was truly a moment of love, inspiration, and excitement that I hope that people feel while listening to it.
What was your favorite part of the process for "All Along"? What moments or experiences did you enjoy most?
After the song was initially written, I had the idea that I wanted to release it on my upcoming wedding day, but there wasn’t a lot of time. I took it to the band, and they absolutely could not have been more supportive. So we started figuring out a schedule to write the rest of the parts, which we could work with to produce and engineer the song and ultimately schedule the recording days themselves. The band was even willing to take some days off of work to help get it done in time. We were motivated!
We worked with the artist Vudajé for our engineering, producing, and mixing and could not recommend his work highly enough! We are a band that knows how to get stuff done but also to enjoy ourselves and that’s exactly what we did. We had such a blast making it, playing with some ideas and improving on them, and even coordinating our first recorded four-part vocal harmony. We’re so proud of it, and I’m so happy with how we all rallied to make the timing work.
What's the one thing you hope listeners feel when hearing "All Along"? How do you want this song to impact them?
This song is about the feeling of love and inspiration and, when it hits and you can't help but to express the excitement and passion you're feeling, to tell them what they mean to you! That there's something so special about the journey of navigating the excitement, self-doubt, and ultimately bliss of knowing you have found what you've been looking for all along.
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