Sublime lands another remarkable feat on its list of accolades, securing a new milestone as the ’90s ska-punk and reggae rock band continues its legacy.
As the genre-bending group composed of Jakob Nowell on lead vocals and guitar, longtime members Eric Wilson on bass guitar and Bud Gaugh on drums, the trio has earned a new No. 1 hit.
Amid its busy 2026 touring schedule, Sublime shows no signs of slowing down, especially in the alternative rock scene, with “Until the Sun Explodes” climbing to the top spot on the U.S. Alternative Mediabase chart, a weekly music ranking that tracks the most-played songs on Alternative Rock radio stations across the country.
Released on June 12, the title track from their highly anticipated fourth studio album honors the lasting legacy of Sublime’s late frontman, Bradley Nowell.
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“‘Until the Sun Explodes’ the album is an epilogue, and ‘Until the Sun Explodes’ the single is the epilogue to the epilogue,” Jakob Nowell, the son of the late lead singer, mentioned in a press release, as cited by Consequence. “It is a tribute to the expansive works of Sublime; it is an acknowledgment 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.”
While the newly released track continues to receive positive feedback from listeners, Until the Sun Explodes is the band’s first studio album in 30 years.
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The last studio album they released was the 1996 self-titled album, which includes breakthrough songs like “Santeria,” “What I Got” and “Doin’ Time.”
According to the 31-year-old vocalist, “the last Sublime record that will ever be made is Self-Titled,” he said, adding, “There’s no replacing history, period.”
Amid the release of their comeback album, Sublime is also busy with festival appearances and headlining tours this year, including Sublime Reef Madness Cruise, a four-night music-focused festival vacation and concert cruise taking place Nov. 15 through 19.
Sublime’s 2026 Tour Schedule:
Jul. 24 – Patchogue, NY (Great South Bay Music Festival)
Aug. 6 – Colorado Springs, CO
Aug. 7 – Denver, CO (Summer Greens 2026 Tour with Slightly Stoopid)
Aug. 15 – Pawtucket, RI (Island Rhodes Music Festival)
Aug. 20 – Toronto, ON
Aug. 21 – Montreal, Canada (Vans Warped Tour)
Aug. 22 – Canandaigua, NY (with The Ataris and Bedouin Soundclash)
Sep. 18 – Tuscaloosa, AL
Sep. 19 – Louisville, KY (Louder Than Life Festival)
Sep. 26 – Santa Monica, CA (Ocean Way Festival)
Oct. 1 to 4 – Sacramento, CA
Nov. 14 to 15 – Orlando, FL (Vans Warped Tour)
Nov. 15 to 19 – Miami, FL to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas (Sublime Reef Madness Cruise)
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