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Jakob Nowell of Sublime

Jakob Nowell of Sublime

<p>In this episode, Scott sits down with Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell. Jakob details his journey from growing up in a legendary musical family to carving out his own career in the music world, through his bands LAW and Jakobs Castle. He also discusses how he was invited by the original members to front his father’s band, Sublime, and talks about the new line-up’s first-ever performance at Coachella. Throughout the conversation, he offers several takes on what it's like to play his father's iconic music. Jakob also discusses how he learned to play guitar, detailing the musical influences and childhood experiences that shaped his musicianship. Scott and Jakob also dive into the topic of sobriety, with Jakob sharing personal insights into his journey, and how it has impacted his life and music career. Finally, the episode ends with some of Jakob's top 5's — including his top 5 favorite Sublime songs and top 5 SoCal rock bands. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation, with a talented musician who’s following in his father's footsteps while forging his own path.</p><p> </p><p>This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFZYTU1McEozbGQ2dDg1TEJxMklGTnU5WjJnZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttZkRQWmRReGl2Ukg5WEwwVzZFSG5aQm5zRTV3aWxraGRYak9OSElJaERvdVJFTWRDbjBmWUs2Uy03ZVo2Q2EtWHgtZWg2ckFnQ2R3aUFFREJjcTFyTVI1ZThJVURNVWMwZ1dNN1JLSnRDa1k0bF9YUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.magicmind.com%2Flipps&v=A1D5lQwwzY8" target="_blank">https://www.magicmind.com/lipps</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong> (Instagram handles) </p><p>Host @ScottLipps </p><p>Edited by @toastycakes </p><p>Music by @Robby_hoff </p><p>Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY</p><p> </p><p>0:01:55 – Touring lifestyle</p><p>0:04:16 – Jakob’s 2024 and Fallon experience</p><p>0:08:30 – Jakob’s upbringing </p><p>0:11:55 – On his dad, Bradley Nowell, robbing a Starbucks </p><p>0:13:40 – Early influences </p><p>0:15:33 – Learning guitar </p><p>0:17:27 – Growing up in Long Beach</p><p>0:18:47 – Sobriety </p><p>0:24:15 – Forming LAW </p><p>0:25:58 – Epitaph Records</p><p>0:28:40 – Touring with Jakobs Castle</p><p>0:31:33 – Joining Sublime</p><p>0:34:50 – Benefit show for HR of Bad Brains </p><p>0:38:20 – Playing his dad’s songs for the first time</p><p>0:41:44 – Coachella performance </p><p>0:43:20 – Jakobs Castle album</p><p>0:45:55 – Unreleased Sublime material </p><p>0:47:44 – Favorite Sublime song and Sublime biopic</p><p>0:48:37 – Jakob’s favorite contemporary artists</p><p>0:50:10 – Jakob’s thoughts on the music industry</p><p>0:51:08 – Upcoming projects</p><p>0:55:30 – Top 5 Sublime songs</p><p>0:56:15 – Top 5 SoCal rock bands </p><p>0:58:40 – Top 5 films </p><p>1:00:20 – Top 5 late night SoCal restaurants </p>

Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

July 28, 20241h 8m

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Show Notes

In this episode, Scott sits down with Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell. Jakob details his journey from growing up in a legendary musical family to carving out his own career in the music world, through his bands LAW and Jakobs Castle. He also discusses how he was invited by the original members to front his father’s band, Sublime, and talks about the new line-up’s first-ever performance at Coachella. Throughout the conversation, he offers several takes on what it's like to play his father's iconic music. Jakob also discusses how he learned to play guitar, detailing the musical influences and childhood experiences that shaped his musicianship. Scott and Jakob also dive into the topic of sobriety, with Jakob sharing personal insights into his journey, and how it has impacted his life and music career. Finally, the episode ends with some of Jakob's top 5's — including his top 5 favorite Sublime songs and top 5 SoCal rock bands. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation, with a talented musician who’s following in his father's footsteps while forging his own path.

 

This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code LIPPS at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lipps

 

CREDITS (Instagram handles) 

Host @ScottLipps 

Edited by @toastycakes 

Music by @Robby_hoff 

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY

 

0:01:55 – Touring lifestyle

0:04:16 – Jakob’s 2024 and Fallon experience

0:08:30 – Jakob’s upbringing 

0:11:55 – On his dad, Bradley Nowell, robbing a Starbucks 

0:13:40 – Early influences 

0:15:33 – Learning guitar 

0:17:27 – Growing up in Long Beach

0:18:47 – Sobriety 

0:24:15 – Forming LAW 

0:25:58 – Epitaph Records

0:28:40 – Touring with Jakobs Castle

0:31:33 – Joining Sublime

0:34:50 – Benefit show for HR of Bad Brains 

0:38:20 – Playing his dad’s songs for the first time

0:41:44 – Coachella performance 

0:43:20 – Jakobs Castle album

0:45:55 – Unreleased Sublime material 

0:47:44 – Favorite Sublime song and Sublime biopic

0:48:37 – Jakob’s favorite contemporary artists

0:50:10 – Jakob’s thoughts on the music industry

0:51:08 – Upcoming projects

0:55:30 – Top 5 Sublime songs

0:56:15 – Top 5 SoCal rock bands 

0:58:40 – Top 5 films 

1:00:20 – Top 5 late night SoCal restaurants 

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