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Sublime Returns With First Studio Album in Nearly 30 Years
The iconic '90s rock band partners with Atlantic Records and announces a touring festival to celebrate their legacy.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Sublime is making a comeback with their first new studio album in nearly 30 years. The band has signed a deal with Atlantic Records and is also launching a touring music festival called Sublime Me Gusta. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their self-titled 1996 album, Sublime will perform two shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. The new album will feature contributions from Jakob Nowell, the son of late frontman Bradley Nowell.
Why it matters
Sublime was one of the most influential and popular rock bands of the 1990s, with a unique blend of ska, punk, and reggae. Their self-titled 1996 album was a breakthrough success, containing hit songs like "What I Got," "Santeria," and "Wrong Way." The band's return after nearly three decades is sure to excite longtime fans and introduce their music to a new generation.
The details
The upcoming Sublime album will be the band's first new studio release since Bradley Nowell's death in 1996. Nowell's son, Jakob, will be joining the band for this new record. In addition to the new album, Sublime has signed a deal with Atlantic Records and is launching a touring music festival called Sublime Me Gusta. The band will also perform two shows at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their self-titled 1996 album.
- Sublime announced the new album, record deal, and touring festival on February 24, 2026.
- The Red Rocks anniversary shows are scheduled for April 17-18, 2026.
The players
Sublime
An iconic '90s rock band known for their unique blend of ska, punk, and reggae music.
Jakob Nowell
The son of late Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell, who is joining the band for their new studio album.
Atlantic Records
The record label that Sublime has signed a new deal with to release their upcoming album.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The iconic concert venue in Colorado where Sublime will perform two shows to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their self-titled 1996 album.
What they’re saying
“You have no idea how many records I had growing up as a kid watching them spin around and around with the Atlantic Records label on them.”
— Bud Gaugh, Sublime Member (Variety)
“We're gonna change California music history or die trying.”
— Jakob Nowell (Variety)
What’s next
Sublime is expected to release their new studio album later in 2026, though an exact release date has not been announced yet. The band will also kick off their Sublime Me Gusta touring festival, with the first shows scheduled for the spring of 2026.
The takeaway
Sublime's return with a new album, record deal, and touring festival is a major event for fans of '90s rock music. The band's unique sound and enduring popularity make this comeback an exciting development that will introduce their music to a new generation of listeners.
