The 502s' beachy take on indie folk has won them a die-hard national following and a contract with established indie Big Loud Records. The Florida combo became a breakout sensation in 2021 when their breezy, banjo-driven anthem "Just a Little While" became a viral hit on social media. The band built on this forward momentum with the self-released Could It Get Better Than This (also in 2021) and The 502s (2024), while doubling down on their claim as "the happiest band on Earth." They made their label debut in mid-2025 with the single "Summer Fling."
The 502s formed in the Orla...