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After nearly three decades, the legendary Southern California band Sublime—featuring original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, alongside Jakob Nowell on vocals—returns with its first new album in 30 years, Until the Sun Explodes, available now via Atlantic Records/Regime Music Group/SVNBVRNT Records. Listen HERE. Featuring collaborations with H.R. of Bad Brains, Fletcher Dragge of Pennywise, G Love and more, the album stays rooted in the band’s classic sound while opening a new chapter. The title track and lead single “Until the Sun Explodes” is currently #1 on the Mediabase Alternative radio chart and Billboard Alternative Airplay chart for the third consecutive week. The ascent to #1 marks Sublime’s second time topping the charts with their new music, along with their 2025 single “Ensenada,” which remained #1 for 8 weeks and is also featured on Until the Sun Explodes.
“This album is a thank you to the fans, an acknowledgment of our shared history, a victory lap epilogue, and most importantly a love letter to my father. Nothing has challenged me more than stepping into the role of Sublimes frontman and creating a record with the band. I owe my life to my dad, to Sublime, and to Southern California. Now is our time and the renaissance has begun. I’m truly proud and humbled to be a part of it. West Coast Alternative music is here to stay til the sun explodes.” – Jakob Nowell
“Its so crazy that we are releasing a new album now, 30 years later and it literally sounds like we just stepped out of our van yesterday, to go play the chili cookoff in Long Beach! The legend continues!!!” – Bud Gaugh
“Our new album is delicious like a jalapeño” – Eric Wilson
To celebrate the release of the new album, Sublime has released a visual for the focus track “F.T.R.,” which can be viewed HERE. The visual follows the previously released “Gangstalker,” “Can’t Miss You” and album title track/lead single “Until the Sun Explodes.” “Until the Sun Explodes” finds Jakob Nowell honoring his late father, Bradley Nowell, while the song’s official music video takes the viewer through various locations in Long Beach, CA, tied to the history of Sublime, where their presence feels embedded in the city. A timeless backyard party scene bridges multiple generations, featuring appearances by skateboard legends Christian Hosoi and Omar Hassan, representing Southern California’s punk and skate culture. Bradley Nowell’s influence and presence ties every band member to the moment, linking their legacy, the city, and the next generation. Watch HERE.
Until The Sun Explodes Track Listing
Ensenada
Wizard
Can’t Miss You
Backwards (feat. FIDLAR)
Maybe Partying Will Help Pt 1
Favorite Songs (feat. Skegss)
Personal Hell
F.T.R.
Evil Men
Trey’s Song (feat. H.R. of Bad Brains)
Casino Taormina
The Problem With That Is It Makes Me Stoked
Gangstalker
Figueroa
Froggy
Come Correct (feat. G. Love)
What For
247-369 (feat. Fletcher Dragge of Pennywise)
Maybe Partying Will Help Pt 2
Until The Sun Explodes
Thanx Again
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Photo credit: Carter McCall
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ABOUT SUBLIME
Sublime, the Long Beach, CA reggae-punk/alternative rock trio, was founded in 1988 by Eric Wilson, Bud Gaugh and Bradley Nowell. They released their first self-produced album, 40oz. to Freedom, in 1992 via Skunk Records. Heavy radio exposure on Southern California’s KROQ (two years after its initial release) landed the band a deal with Gasoline Alley Records, an imprint of MCA. 1994’s Robbin’ the Hood revealed an experimental ethic more in keeping with the cut-and-paste dub than the well-tuned rage of the Cali punk revival. The album performed well at college radio and set the stage for the breakout success of their self-titled third album. On May 25, 1996, however, Bradley Nowell tragically passed away and the band collapsed, but Universal went ahead with the release of their eponymous album in July of 1996.
Their self-titled album went 5x Platinum, fueled by enduring hits like “What I Got,” “Santeria,” and “Wrong Way,” and helped propel the band to more than 18 million RIAA-certified album sales. A new era began in late 2023 when Bradley’s son, Jakob Nowell, joined original members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson onstage, leading to a full reunion and acclaimed performances at Coachella 2024.
2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet for Sublime as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking 1996 self-titled album with two special nights at Morrison, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre (April 17-18), marking the kickoff of a year-long celebration honoring the classic 1996 album. The Grammy Museum will be honoring the self-titled album with an exhibit titled ‘Sublime: Straight From Long Beach,’ running from March 27 – September 7, and will feature artifacts including handwritten lyrics to Sublime hits such as “Wrong Way” and “Garden Grove,” Instruments and equipment used by the original Sublime lineup, rare live photos by Maggie St. Thomas and more.
Sublime will also launch their very own touring music festival debuting May 9 at the scenic Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, TX. This new event marks the beginning of a national festival series built around the timeless sound, spirit, and cultural impact of Sublime.
The band’s highly anticipated new album Until The Sun Explodes is set to be released on June 12. Sublime recently made history with the breakout single “Ensenada,” which spent 8 consecutive weeks at #1 on Billboard’s “Alternative Airplay” chart, setting the record for the longest run at #1 on alternative radio in 2025. The forthcoming album marks an exciting new chapter for Sublime while honoring the legacy that has inspired fans for more than three decades. For more, please visit www.sublimelbc.com.
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