In 2023, Nowell was brought on as the frontman of Sublime, a role previously held by his father Bradley Nowell. Nowell was the vocalist of ska-punk band LAW, a trio that was established in Long Beach in 2013. Their first show was supported by Miguel Happoldt. [3] . LAW's debut EP was released on Skunk Records. [4] .

Apr 8, 2024 · Though many were referring to Sublime’s Saturday afternoon appearance on the Coachella main stage as a "reunion" in the days leading up to the festival, new frontman Jakob Nowell — son of the band’s deceased original singer Bradley Nowell — made it abundantly clear that wasn’t precisely the case.

Apr 10, 2024 · Sublime has re-formed with original frontman Bradley Nowell's son Jakob at the helm -- but don't confuse them with the still-active Sublime With Rome.

Apr 4, 2024 · Jakob Nowell and the original members of Sublime talk about the band's legacy, parting ways with singer Rome Ramirez and their sun-soaked Long Beach sound.

Apr 13, 2024 · Now 28, the same age as his father when he took his final bow, Jakob is making his official debut as Sublime’s new singer at Coachella on Saturday, April 13. He’ll be joined by original...

Jan 17, 2024 · Original SUBLIME members Bud Gaugh (drums) and Eric Wilson (bass) have reunited with late lead vocalist and guitarist Bradley Nowell 's son Jakob as the frontman. The trio are scheduled...

May 7, 2024 · Nowell’s son Jakob – who was born less than a year before his father’s death – never wanted to ride his dad’s coattails. But as he came into his own, with LAW, and more recently Jakobs Castle, his story has mirrored Bradley’s at times.

Jul 18, 2024 · That’s Jakob Nowell, the guitarist, singer, songwriter, and frontman for Sublime — and the son of the band’s late, lamented lead singer Bradley Nowell — when I ask him about...

Mar 27, 2025 · Jakob Nowell Wants To Honor Father’s Legacy In Sublime Not wanting to take over what his father helped build, Jakob promised that fans of the original lineup would love what they produced.

Mar 26, 2025 · Jakob Nowell, son of late Sublime singer Bradley Nowell, made his official debut as the revived band’s frontman at Coachella last year, and now he’s working with original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh on a potential new album — which would be the the first from Sublime since 1996’s multi-platinum Sublime, released just after Bradley’s death.