There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the sound of exPorter, but don’t mistake that for a band looking backward. Rooted in Southern California and driven by the tight creative bond of brothers Alec and Destin Cavazos, exPorter have carved out their place in today’s alternative rock scene by channeling the spirit of pop punk’s golden age through a gritty, modern lens. Their newest single, “Southern Kingsnake,” released June 13th, 2025, might just be their fiercest and most confident release yet. It bites with attitude, struts with groove, and leaves a trail of dusty charm in its wake.
Built on blues-soaked guitar riffs, thumping bass lines, and hypnotic drum rhythms, “Southern Kingsnake” doesn’t just echo the desert—it lives in it. There’s something cinematic in the way it rolls forward, conjuring images of roadside motels and wide-open highways under a burning sun. It’s a song about transformation and temptation, slinking through themes like a snake weaving between the rocks. And yet, despite the weighty overtones, there’s a raw playfulness to the track—exPorter’s signature punch of melodic hooks and garage-band bravado that never lets things get too heavy. The band makes serious music with a smirk, and that balance has always been part of their charm.
This single is pulled from their upcoming EP New Rubber Girlfriend, due out August 15th via maxthedog Records. It’s a fitting title for a collection that already sounds like it’s about to turn some heads. Alongside “Southern Kingsnake,” listeners can expect tracks like “Letting Go,” “805,” “Mustash Sally,” and more—each one bringing its own flavor but tied together by a confidence that’s been earned through years of relentless writing, touring, and reinvention. This isn’t a band trying to find its footing. This is a band dancing on the edge of something bigger.
What’s remarkable about exPorter is how much ground they’ve covered while staying true to their roots. From their humble beginnings jamming in a Santa Barbara bedroom to building a nearly 100-song catalog and playing alongside acts like Hinds and Hearty Har, Alec and Destin have remained laser-focused on making music that moves—both in energy and emotion. Their debut album NoBrakesNoBrakesNoBrakes (2022) introduced fans to their full-throttle sound, and it was hard not to take notice, especially with tracks like “Lusitania” grabbing airplay on The Underground Garage with Rodney Bingenheimer. It’s the kind of trajectory that makes a new release feel like more than just another drop—it’s a checkpoint in a career that’s clearly going places.
“Southern Kingsnake” is one of those songs that doesn’t just play—it lingers. It slithers into your ears with a purpose, and by the time the last note rings out, you’re already hitting repeat. It’s gritty, stylish, and unmistakably exPorter. And if this is the sound of the New Rubber Girlfriend era, it’s safe to say we’re all in for one hell of a ride.
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