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Almost three decades after the release of their final album, a newly-active Sublime have revealed they’re currently in the studio working on a new record.
The group, which disbanded in 1996 following the passing of frontman Bradley Nowell, found themselves active once again in late 2023 when it was reported Nowell’s son Jakob was fronting the group. Following live performances at the likes of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2024, the group have now told Rolling Stone the reformation is set to feature a new record.
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The 29-year-old explained that he had recently spent a week working with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and producer John Feldmann penning tracks for the new album. Founding members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh will reportedly join for recording sessions soon.
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“Travis is an old-school fan and scholar of the Sublime catalog,” Nowell said. “They feel like family members now too, man. There was that feeling from everyone that what we’re doing here is something generational and special on an emotional, spiritual, familial level.”
In a statement, Barker noted that the project was “going to be really special,” with the spirit of the group’s late frontman still present within the band. “Bradley comes through his son Jakob,” he added. “Chills every day in the studio when he sings and plays guitar.”
Cynical fans who might be expecting the album to be a poor imitation of what was once was have also had their fears assuaged somewhat, with Nowell specifically noting that the plan isn’t to create a modern, updated version of the band. “No, just more of a solid respect and homage to the works of Sublime,” he says.
Wilson and Gaugh co-founded Sublime with the late Bradley Nowell in 1988, with the group’s first two albums – 1992’s 40oz. to Freedom and 1994’s Robbin’ the Hood – released on the independent Skunk Records label, which Nowell co-founded.
Nowell died of a heroin overdose in May 1996 at the age of 28, just two months before the release of their self-titled major label debut. The record would peak at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, while lead single “What I Got” would top the Alternative Airplay chart in August 1996. Their sole Hot 100 entry came by way of “Doin’ Time” in December 1997, when it hit No. 87.
In 2009, Wilson and Gaugh reunited under the Sublime name with vocalist Rome Ramirez. Use of the band’s name was denied by the Nowell estate, leading to the creation of Sublime With Rome, which would continue with varying lineups until their official dissolution in 2024.
In May 2024, the reformed Sublime issued the track “Feels Like That,” which features Stick Figure alongside vocals from both Bradley and Jakob Nowell. According to Jakob’s latest comments, this archival discovery process has been integral to his new role up the front of thee acclaimed band.
“We’re combing through and trying to distill down what makes a Sublime song a Sublime song,” he explained. “It’s been this fun learning process to get close to and get to know my lost family member in a spiritual sense. I think we leave so much of ourselves, like this blueprint of our DNA, in the work that we create and put out there. So really it’s been also a fact-finding mission.”
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After a wave of disparaging remarks, influencer Alabama Barker took to social media to defend herself against the critics.
The 17-year-old gained some notoriety in the past couple of weeks for sharing snippets of rap songs she’s put together with her TikTok followers. While some expressed approval, many took her to task for coming off as an appropriator of Hip-Hop culture and rap music. It prompted her to make a since-deleted video to share on TikTok. “I’m tired of people saying I don’t know anything about rap music, I wasn’t raised around rap music, I wasn’t anything,” she begins. “So, let’s take a little field day into my life because you guys know it so well.”
The daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and model Shanna Moakler shared photos of herself standing next to some of rap’s biggest artists beginning with Nicki Minaj during her father’s tour with the Pinkprint rapper on Lil Wayne’s I Am Music II Tour in 2011. “So, the first thing that I’m going to point out is this tour. This tour was when I was about 5 years old,” she recalled. “[I was] 5 years old watching her set every day. I knew every lyric.”
She followed up with more pictures of her posing with Lil Wayne, followed by a photo of the “Gimme Brain” single cover featuring Travis, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross. “Another song I knew by heart when I was like 5 years old,” she said. (People Magazine did point out that the single dropped in 2019 when Alabama was 13.)
The stepdaughter of Kourtney Kardashian also addressed criticism of her hairstyle and her nail design, showcasing an older photo of her with similar choices. “For everybody telling me, ‘Oh, she wants to wear nails now,’ ‘She thinks she’s this, this and that,’ this was in 2012,” she said before continuing: “I know I am privileged, and I’m beyond grateful for that and blessed. It’s not OK for people to make fun of or disrespect any culture at all. So, if me being a rapper bugs you, then you can just keep moving and stop commenting.”
The young Barker had issued rebuttal videos to critics earlier this month, addressing those who were jabbing her over her use of heavy makeup. “When Kathryn with 3 kids only waterline liner, 4 different colored blonde & Tom shows, talk about my makeup or my age.”, the caption read. A fan tried to explain the concern in the comments by writing, “I think people are just concerned about the over-sexualization of youth in Hollywood/LA culture.”
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For 25 years, Lovesac has made a name for itself as a disrupter in the tech and furniture scene. It hasn’t gone unnoticed either as super fans of the brand including artists Travis Barker and Brandy are some of the loyal celebrity customers that Lovesac has garnered over the years.
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Apart from being customers, Barker and Brandy are among the stars tapped for Lovesac’s 25th anniversary campaign, which debuted on Wednesday (May 17).
Other stars partnering with the campaign include The White Lotus actress Haley Lu Richardson and professional snowboarder Shaun White, showing the range of celebrities and shoppers the brand has peaked interest in.
“This anniversary represents a huge milestone for Lovesac, as it not only pays homage to past achievements, but celebrates the next chapter for the brand,” said Lovesac founder and CEO Shawn D. Nelson in a statement. “Lovesac has been an undisputed disruptor in the furniture category for the past 25 years by challenging traditional definitions of comfort and allowing for a completely personalized experience – one rooted in innovation and versatility. We constantly hear from our customers that Lovesac products have helped them redefine what it means to be comfortable at home with family and friends, and through this campaign we wanted to highlight just a few of those narratives.”
The campaign aims to show off the ways in which the brand has helped customers rewrite the “rules” of furniture. To kick everything off, Lovesac created a video where each celebrity uses the brand’s beloved products in a different way — from its the well-known Sactionals for hosting to the StealthTech Sound + Charge for recording music.
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“Whether I’m in the recording studio or in my family room, Lovesac StealthTech Sound + Charge puts every other sound system to shame,” said Brandy. “You really do need to experience the Lovesac products to know how they can enhance your own home spaces.”
Lovesac is also working with Barker for their in-person celebration where Barker will be performing live — plus a surprise special guest is set to appear. There will even be interactive elements, which will allow people to physically experience the products and gain a deeper understanding on how the brand has evolved over the years.
Aside from the celebrity campaign, the brand will also be releasing 25 limited edition Anniversary Sacs patterned with Swarovski crystals, which will symbolize the brand’s silver anniversary year. Throughout the year, Lovesac will also have new product launches and special promotions for customers.
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Like father, like daughter! Travis Barker’s 17-year-old daughter Alabama Barker took to TikTok over the weekend to tease a new original song. “But listen who the f— y’all talking to / I’m Alabama, get to know me, I might sp-z on you,” the teen is seen lip-syncing in the video over her debut rap track. “Treat […]
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Khloe Kardashian and Travis Barker are taking fans inside their Italian nuptials in ‘Til Death Do Us Part: Kourtney & Travis, premiering on Hulu on Thursday (April 13).
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The 70-minute special includes private personal footage of “an intimate family event full of beautiful moments,” according to Hulu. The couple wed in Portofino, Italy on May 22, 2022.
“Our wedding felt like time didn’t exist. It just felt perfect,” Kourtney says in the special, which she produced with Barker. The special opens with the twosome tying the knot in Las Vegas and Santa Barbara, Calif., ahead of the Italian ceremony.
Kim and Khloe Kardashian are featured in the special along with mom, Kris Jenner, and sisters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
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Travis Barker is officially 47! To celebrate, Barker’s wife Kourtney Kardashian took to Instagram on Monday (Nov. 14) to share a series of intimate photos to her feed, wishing the rocker a very special day.
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“I am beyond grateful for the day you were born. Happy birthday to the husband of my dreams, my soulmate @travisbarker you have changed my life forever,” she captioned the series of snaps, which featured her in a black corset top and matching underwear while her husband wore a white tank and sparkling black fringe pants.
The Blink-182 drummer hopped in the comments and replied, “My soulmate, I love you forever” with a simple red heart emoji.
The Poosh founder was not the only one in her family to wish Barker a happy birthday — her sisters Kim and Khloé both posted well wishes to the rock star via their Instagram Stories on Monday.
Kim shared a photo of her with the Barkers enjoying time at the beach together and captioned the Story post, “Happy birthday Trav!!!!! I hope you are celebrating and doing something you will never forget!” Meanwhile, Khloé wished Barker a happy birthday along with snaps of him with Kourtney from their wedding. “I wish you a lifetime of love with my Kourt. Thank you for all the love and happiness you share with us all,” the Good American founder wrote, adding in later Story posts, “The beginning of many more years of love and blessings” and “Cheers to the best dad out there.”
Even the drummer’s mother-in-law couldn’t help but chime in on the birthday love. Kris Jenner shared a series of family photos to her Instagram account with a very kind message attached.
“Happy birthday to my son in law @travisbarker,” she wrote. “You are the most amazing dad, stepdad, husband, uncle, son, and friend! You are so kind, thoughtful, generous, creative, talented, and I’m so happy to have you as part of our family! You make @kourtneykardash so happy and I love you and appreciate you and hope you have the most amazing day ever!!!”
See Kourtney Kardashian and Kris Jenner’s birthday posts to Travis Barker below.
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