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Sublime’s New Era Begins With Jakob Nowell on Lead Vocals

The longtime ska band returns with its first album in decades, now led by the lead vocalist’s son carrying forward a legacy

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As the reunited band returns to the major stage, Sublime became part of a broader ska-punk revival. Photo from Sublime/Facebook

Sublime announced their new album, Until the Sun Explodes, their first in three decades, set for release on June 12. The LP arrives with Jakob Nowell stepping in as frontman, following the death of his father and the band’s original vocalist, Bradley Nowell. The music video for the album’s title track was filmed around Long Beach and features cameos from pro skateboarders Christian Hosoi and Omar Hassan.

In 2024, Jakob officially took on the role of lead singer in front of thousands at the Coachella Music Festival. As the reunited band returned to a major stage, Sublime became part of a broader ska-punk revival at that year’s festival, alongside No Doubt, who performed together for the first time in nearly a decade.

The band was formed in 1988 by bassist Eric Wilson, drummer Bud Gaugh, and singer-guitarist Bradley Nowell. The band released their debut album, 40oz. to Freedom, in 1992, followed by Robbin’ the Hood in 1994. Bradley Nowell died of a heroin overdose in 1996, two months before the release of the band’s self-titled album.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sublime’s fourth studio album, Until the Sun Explodes, was released on June 12, 2026, via Atlantic Records. It marks the band’s first full-length studio release in three decades following their self-titled 1996 album.

Jakob Nowell is the lead singer and guitarist of Sublime. He is the son of original frontman Bradley Nowell, who died in 1996. Jakob officially debuted as the band’s lead vocalist at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

The music video for the title track “Until the Sun Explodes” was filmed on location around Long Beach, California. It features guest cameo appearances from professional skateboarders Christian Hosoi and Omar Hassan.

The current lineup of Sublime features original founding members Eric Wilson on bass and Bud Gaugh on drums, alongside lead vocalist and guitarist Jakob Nowell.

Before Until the Sun Explodes (2026), Sublime released three studio albums featuring original frontman Bradley Nowell: 40oz. to Freedom (1992), Robbin’ the Hood (1994), and their self-titled breakthrough album Sublime (1996).

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Elijah Pareño

Elijah Pareño

Music Writer

Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.

In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.

Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter

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