Jakob Nowell on Bringing Sublime Back & Honouring His Father's Legacy

For the first time in nearly 30 years, Sublime is writing a brand new chapter.

In this episode of On The Record, Poppy Reid sits down with Jakob Nowell and Bud Gaugh to talk about the emotional return of one of alternative music's most iconic bands. Jakob opens up about stepping into the role once held by his father, Bradley Nowell, and the responsibility of carrying such an influential legacy.

The band reflects on how Bradley's songwriting was rooted in real life, why songs like "Date Rape" were written with genuine social significance, and how that same honest approach continues to shape Sublime's music today. They also share stories from their long-awaited reunion, the pressure and exhilaration of returning on the Coachella stage, and why this new era finally feels right after decades apart.

From family, grief and legacy to songwriting, touring Australia and recording their first new album together, this is an honest conversation about honouring the past while building the future.

Topics discussed:

• Jakob Nowell becoming Sublime's new frontman

• Bradley Nowell's songwriting philosophy

• The real story behind "Date Rape"

• Reuniting after nearly three decades

• The pressure of performing at Coachella

• Family, legacy and finding the missing piece

• Recording Sublime's first new album in 30 years

• Touring Australia and embracing a new generation of fans

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