Sublime Announces Their First New Album in 30 Years

Photo Credit: Sublime (Eric Wilson, Jakob Nowell, Bud Gaugh) by Micala Austin

Sublime returns after nearly 30 years with their first full-length album with Jakob Nowell as front man, son of original front man Bradley Nowell.

After nearly three decades, Sublime returns with Until the Sun Explodes, their first full-length album with Jakob Nowell as front man—son of original front man, Bradley Nowell—arriving June 12 on Atlantic Records. 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 starting a new chapter. The title track and lead single finds Jakob honoring his late father, and is available to stream now.

The official music video for “Until the Sun Explodes” moves through various locations in Long Beach tied to the history of Sublime, where their presence has long felt embedded in the city. A backyard party scene bridges multiple generations, featuring appearances by skateboard legends Christian Hosoi and Omar Hassan to represent Southern California’s punk and skate culture.

“The last Sublime record that will ever be made is Self-Titled. There’s no replacing history, period. Until the Sun Explodes, the album, is an epilogue, and ‘Until the Sun Explodes,’ the single, is the epilogue to the epilogue. It is a tribute to the expansive works of Sublime, it is an acknowledgement for all that my father has done for me my entire life, and most importantly, it is a thank you. I love you, Dad, and I owe you my life,” shared Jakob Nowell.

“This song is the title track of our new album, and it expresses the gratitude we all feel as well as our intent for the future of our band and the music we love! Until the Sun Explodes is our reality. Thank you for enjoying life with us!” added drummer Bud Gaugh.

“I am really excited about the album that’s coming out,” concluded bassist Eric Wilson. “I think it will set the tone for the summer of 2026!”

Sublime will also be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking self-titled album in 2026 with two sold-out nights at Morrison, CO, at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 17 and 18; a Grammy Museum exhibit titled “Sublime: Straight From Long Beach,” running from March 27-September 7; and more to be announced honoring the classic 1996 album.

Sublime will also launch their own touring music festival, debuting May 9 at the Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, TX, with additional cities, including Portland, OR, on June 27, and Salt Lake City, UT, on July 18. The band will also be setting sail on the Sublime Reef Madness cruise from November 15 to 19, from Miami, FL, to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, on Norwegian Jewel.