Jun

22

2010

This Is What's Up

Lots going on in the world of blink-182 lately. There've been announcements, side projects, tours, tv shows, etc. I think some people are confused as to what's really happening, and I wanted to take a second to set it all straight and put rumors and hearsay to rest.

So here it is: blink-182 is full steam ahead!!

In June and July we will be at the rehearsal spot, getting ready for the European tour this summer, and writing new songs. When the European tour is finished, we head back and play ONE SHOW in Southern California. Then that is IT for live shows for the rest of 2010. Why? Because we'll be in the studio recording the new blink-182 album. Until it is finished. I cannot be more clear on this: new blink-182 music is on the way. There was some confusion this week about a new track being premiered on KROQ here in LA. On a segment where the station was announcing our performance in their concert, they hinted to "be prepared for the premiere of a new song," but they were referring to another band. Not blink-182. For us, the big announcement was the fact that we are playing that show and then recording our new album. I understand how people would be confused (and angry). Believe me, when we have new blink-182 music for you all, we will make it LOUD AND CLEAR. We'll be screaming about it. You won't be able to get away from us talking about it. And that moment is on the way. All of us have ideas from before and after the tour last summer, and are excited to get into the studio and see those ideas come to light. Simple as that.

Also, today at Radio City Music Hall was the press conference to announce the tv show I'm hosting for fuse. We've been putting it together quietly behind the scenes for the past couple of months, and are getting into full swing with it now. "A Different Spin with Mark Hoppus" will premiere in September, and is a weekly, hour-long, music based talk show. It's going to be smart, funny, irreverent, and professional enough to be a great show, while being wheels-off enough to always be on the edge of completely falling apart. There's really nothing like it out there right now, and I get to do whatever I want with bands that I love. From huge international stars to up-and-coming artists. It's the next step from the himynameismark podcast and the column I write for spin magazine. I get a microphone, a set, a co-host, a tv crew, and the mandate to set out and bring you all kinds of musical awesomes. There will be in-studio interviews, live performances, backstage footage, etc. The amazing thing about this show is that there truly are no rules. If there are artists we like and ideas we think are cool, we're going to put them on tv. And another great thing: this show is not going to interrupt or disrupt my commitment and dedication to the blink-182 recording in any way. Everyone in both the blink-182 and fuse families have been super cool and accommodating. The new blink-182 album and this tv show are my passions and priorities above all else this year. I'm definitely going to be exhausted and overworked, but between the two projects, I haven't been this excited and motivated in a long time.

The future is very exciting and very near!! Thanks to all of you who have and continue to support blink-182 and everything we do. You are the best, and we're doing all we can to make it well worth the wait. May the force be with you...

lauren frotch

I’m tuning into that show every week once it comes out. I’m so stoked! I’m glad you finally cleared this up for all the other people out there, man was that a mess. And I can’t wait for new blink material!!!!

Tilly

Thanks Mark, we needed to hear this.

Anonymous

way better news mark

Sara 182

Im so excited and i cant believe how thoes so called “fans” acted the other night. it was rude and uncalled for. you are a hard worker and deserve everything youve got goin for you. much loveee 1822222

evan

dude i want to be on your show, that’s awesome.
my band the lumbernauts will play.
check us out on facebook (o wait we don’t have any music up yet)
but we will eventually and we should be on your show.

mutt

This has totally been done before. this is not a whole new thing. Check out Dj Rosstar’s punk rock show. Same thing. duh.

iPog

mr. hoppus, you’re an awesome guy. love from hungary :]

O Doyle Rules

I just don’t care anymore, the hype has died. I’ll listen to the album when it comes out and then decide if it’s worth buying or not. The rest of the news isn’t even worth reading. I’m pretty much over Blink. All they’ve done since the announcement is cash in. They’ve toured, released new merch and are releasing all their albums on vinyl, I’ll believe that they’re recording when they post videos of just that. I’m extremely over it. You guys have lost a fan. I won’t be buying anything else.

Midori

I’ve been waiting to hear new album forever! and I’m so excited about your new show!!

Im so relieved after reading you text and im looking forward to the new album. i’ll see you in Hamburg this summer, is it true that you are going to play your new demo on this tour? or is it just rumors?

If your going to tour the new album next year, please visit Sweden. there is 9 million people in Sweden but I can assure you that 8 millions are blink fans!

Keep that in mind! :)

Sounds greeeeat! :D
Will your show be able to be seen on the internet? Because I live in Sweden and here they are boring so they probaly won’t put your show on the tv, and ofc I want to see it!!

Cora

I CANT WAIT FOR BLINKS NEW ALBUM. Tho, its a shame i live in sweden, I really wanted to see ur show :(

Anton Sevieri

I will never loose faith in you! love you guys! Can’t wait for the new album:)!

Mark <3

Brazil loves blink-182 s2
We are with U 4ever !!

Zena

Everyone else here seems to have said what I think, so I shall simply say “champion!”

I can’t wait…

IVO

Mark, please come to MADRID,SPAIN!!!

Simone

Mark, I love you.

Reinier

Giving people a short clip of a demo would go a long way

HNNGGG! MARK HOPPUS IS A GENIUS!
SO nervous about new blink-182 album D:

Awesome! Can’t wait for new album! I swear I’ll buy the physical version cuz I love you guys so much!!!

Kyle Spinrad

In regards to DJ Rossstar, I think you should hire him as a correspondent. They mentioned on another site that you are not going to be the only host. I highly think you should consider this. People on the web love him, he gets over 50,000 viewers a show, and it will increase the cred of your show another 100%.

Joe

I wish they would of recorded an album right when they got back together in 2009, instead of doing a tour. Don’t get me wrong, I had a blast at the shows I went to, but the way things are looking, we probably won’t hear new blink tunes for another year or so. Oh well, can’t always get what you want!

Creacher

Thanks Mark for telling the fans know what’s up! We Blink-182 fans really appreciate it, and are thankful you guys are back together.

Rock on.

Janneke

Cool!! I cannot wait. Greetz from Holland!!

Frankie

mark you are the man. you guys need to make more home videos like you did for last album. those were the most entertaining vids ever! please do it!!

Dasha

Good news! Love you!!!
blink-182 is the best band!

Cat

This announcement is better than Christmas.
I just hope the new stuff still screams Blink-182 after all this time.

alex

happy news!!!! : )

Oh i’m so excited! :D
I just wondering wich countries in Eurpoe you guys are going to play in?
I would love if you came to Sweden or Denmark! :)

ferdie

thanks mark =D

Vickie

What about other countries Mark?? How can we see this music show? Fuse isn’t even on my cable… =/

Eryk

Dear Mark,

You are F**king awesome.

Thank you sir. :)

P.S. to all the haters, go hate somewhere where it will actually matter because blink is blink, they can do what the F*ck they want.

Liz

Noooooooo! The force has to be with YOU Mark!

Laura

You Are Amazing. FACT <3

mark

we need to review your definition of “big announcement” man… we all thought there was going to be an album announcement and you know it!

Can’t wait for the show

hb 182

yeaaa thanks for the update mark ur the best ! can’t wait to see ur new projects :D

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