Contender with Joe Candelaria of Forever Came Calling

Left of the Dial

Forever Came Calling is a band from Twentynine Palms, California. Their iconic pop-punk album, Contender, turns 10 this year, and to mark that anniversary, they’re heading out on a headlining tour this summer, hitting just about every region in the US. We were so thrilled to talk with Joe Candelaria, the band's lead vocalist and songwriter, about getting back on the road after a two-year break, revisiting songs he wrote a decade ago, showing love to your influences, being gentle with your past self, and what your favorite Ninja Turtle says about your taste in pizza. This was a really fun episode with a very thoughtful, candid guest, and we're excited for y'all to hear it!

Catch Forever Came Calling when they come through your town this summer with Pollyanna, Nominee, Homesafe, Handguns and Death Lens

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Check out Joe's Cowabunga Pizza if you ever find yourself in Twentynine Palms on a Wednesday night.