Story perspectives

Sublime Releases First Album in 30 Years, Son Features

6/13/2026

Summary

Sublime Releases Album

Sublime released “Until the Sun Explodes” on June 12, 2026, their first album in 30 years.
Jakob Nowell, son of late frontman Bradley Nowell, appears on the record for the first time.
He told Billboard the album may be his final studio work with Sublime.
Despite that, he will keep touring with Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh while developing his Jakobs Castle project and label.

Summary

Jakob Channels Legacy

Playing with Sublime serves as therapy for Jakob, linking him to his late father's legacy.
The record features guest spots from Fidlar’s Zac and Bad Brains’ H.R., highlighting its multi-generational vibe.
Recent shows attracted enthusiastic crowds in Australia, Japan, South America, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
He also reveals a passion for feathered dinosaurs, especially the Quetzalcoatlus, while reading a book on alien fossil interpretations.

Summary

Sublime Returns

Atlantic Records is releasing Sublime’s first album in 30 years, “Until the Sun Explodes.”
The launch uses a sponsored YouTube premiere and digital-first strategy.
NPR’s “Morning Edition” aired an interview with Jakob Nowell, produced by Phil Harrell and edited by Ashley Westerman.
The promotion cites hits “What I Got,” “Santeria,” and “Wrong Way” linking past and present while noting Jakob Nowell was 11 months old when Bradley died.

1 of 3

Sublime Releases Album

Sublime released “Until the Sun Explodes” on June 12, 2026, their first album in 30 years.
Jakob Nowell, son of late frontman Bradley Nowell, appears on the record for the first time.
He told Billboard the album may be his final studio work with Sublime.
Despite that, he will keep touring with Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh while developing his Jakobs Castle project and label.

1 / 3