Blink-182 to Start Writing Next Album This Year

Jason Tate Mar 30, 2017

Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 talked with Zane Lowe over at Beats 1 about the band’s plans for the rest of the year:

We’ll take a little bit of time off, and then at the end of this year we’ll go back in the studio and start writing the next album. We have such a positive energy going on right now … a creative flow. Everybody has a bunch of ideas and we want to capture that. We’ll get in the studio as soon as possible

It’s nice to live in a world where Blink-182 want to put out music on a regular basis.

Blink-182 – “Misery”

Jason Tate Mar 29, 2017

Blink-182 have released their new song “Misery.”

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Mark Hoppus Talks Encores and March Madness

Jason Tate Mar 29, 2017

Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 sat down with USA Today to talk about the band performing at the Final Four this year:

Even as a songwriter, and a member of Blink, we’ll play a song and I’ll think about what was going on in my life when we wrote the song, some of the earlier albums and earlier stuff was kind of like when you see pictures of yourself in junior high and you’re like ‘wow I wish hadn’t worn that.’ Looking back at some of the lyrics I wrote, they were pretty sophomoric. But even still, that’s where I was then.

Speaking of the Final Four, I’m pretty much in “anyone but UNC” mode now.

Blink-182 – “Parking Lot”

Jason Tate Mar 16, 2017

Blink-182 have released their new song “Parking Lot.” The deluxe edition of California will be out on May 19th and pre-orders are now up.

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Blink-182 to Release New Song “Parking Lot”?

Jason Tate Mar 14, 2017

Speaking of ASCAP spilling the beans, the database also appears to confirm the rumors of a new Blink-182 song called “Parking Lot.” The rumors are we may be seeing the release later this week.

A couple other new rumored song titles appear in the database as well: “Wildfire,” “Good Old Days,” “Don’t Mean Anything,” and “Misery.”

“Home Is Such a Lonely Place” Going to Radio

Jason Tate Mar 8, 2017

It looks like Blink-182’s “Home is Such a Lonely Place” will be going to radio on April 18th.

Tom DeLonge: “They Have Someone Doing My Job for Me”

Jason Tate Mar 8, 2017

Tom DeLonge talked with the San Diego Tribune:

“Blink is in my DNA,” he said, suggesting an eventual reunion is likely. “I talk to Travis quite a bit and we try and figure out how and when it’s going to make sense.
“It’s not like I (permanently) walked away. They have someone doing my job for me (in blink). It’s just that I’m so busy. If I wanted to, I could be back (in blink) in a period of days.”
From a business perspective, DeLonge never left blink.
“I still own the band,” he noted, before quickly clarifying that he, Hoppus and Barker “own everything” blink-related.

Now I just can’t stop humming “I Could if I Wanted To.”

Matt Skiba Interviewed for The Truth Barrel

Jason Tate Feb 28, 2017

Matt Skiba of Blink-182 and Alkaline Trio was on a recent episode of The Truth Barrel podcast:

Grammy-nominated guitarist and vocalist for Blink-182 and Alkaline Trio, Matt Skiba, joins Neil and Gabby in The Truth Barrel to discuss his career, his relationships, and the life philosophy that has led to his success. It’s not what you’d expect. In this powerful interview, he discusses facing the disappointment of his father when he decided to become a musician, the exact moment he quit drugs and alcohol, the surprising reason he asked a bandmate to leave the group, and what it was like to take over as frontman for one of the biggest bands of its genre. Along the way, you’ll learn Matt’s secret for staying positive, connected, and powerful – and the difference between a nice person and a good person. Hint: A good person isn’t always nice.

It’s a really interesting episode. Recommended.

Travis Barker and Daughter Featured in New PETA Ad

Jason Tate Feb 22, 2017

Travis Barker and his daughter are featured in a new ad for PETA.

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Deluxe ‘California’ Possibly Coming in May

Jason Tate Feb 17, 2017

Mark Hoppus mentioned last night on Twitter that Blink-182 are now aiming for a May 19th release date for their new deluxe version of California.

Blink-182 Announce New Tour

Jason Tate Feb 6, 2017

Blink-182 have announced some new tour dates — you can find those below. The Naked and Famous and Wavves will be opening.

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New Blink-182 in April?

Jason Tate Feb 3, 2017

Mark Hoppus did a little Q&A on Twitter and it looks like we’ll be getting new Blink-182 music in April.

Tom DeLonge to Direct New Sci-Fi Feature ‘Strange Times’

Jason Tate Feb 3, 2017

The Hollywood Reporter has the news that Tom DeLonge will be directing the upcoming sci-fi- feature Strange Times:

The Blink-182 founder is set to direct a sci-fi feature that centers on a rebellious group of San Diego skateboarders, who take it upon themselves to investigate extreme paranormal activity around town, only to embark on an adventure that they could have never imagined.

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