The All-American Rejects have given us another taste of their long-awaited new album, and it’s going to be the soundtrack of the summer.

With ‘Sandbox’ set to arrive on May 15, latest single ‘King Kong’ is an explosion of energy that’s going to spark some glorious singalongs at the band’s upcoming live shows.

Speaking on the inspiration behind the track, frontman Tyson Ritter has shared:

“‘King Kong’ is about leaving Los Angeles… I’m from a small town in Oklahoma, and I moved back home. When I got to L.A., I fell into an interesting crowd. It was the quintessential, ‘I’m in L.A. in my twenties and early thirties’, life. It’s a town where everyone is chasing the same industry. There’s no real life about it for me that I experienced until I left. Nick brought out the quality in the song. It was a very natural combination of our efforts.”

The latest in a string of singles, including the absolutely joyous ‘Get This’ and the unshakeable ‘Search Party!’, ‘Sandbox’ is shaping up to be a hell of a good time.

You can look forward to hearing all of the new tracks live when The All-American Rejects return to the UK and Europe this June.

Take a look at the full list of dates below:

The All-American Rejects were awarded the DIY Award at the 2025 Rock Sound Awards.

The band reflect on how the past twelve months have given them a new lease of life as they embark on their next chapter and musical era.

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