Tom DeLonge has revealed new music plans for Blink-182 during a recent interview about his film ‘Monsters Of California’. Kerrang reported the news.
The musician discussed balancing his various creative projects while hinting at upcoming recording sessions for the band.
“Film stuff takes a long time, you know,” DeLonge said. “I work on these things for years. I’m juggling a lot of projects – some are at casting, some are writing outlines, some are in script, some are in production.”
He then shifted focus to his musical endeavors with the pop-punk trio.
“I’ll probably start doing some demos for Blink here shortly as well,” he continued. “I’ve got to start working on recording stuff now, because I’ll be gone for a bit of time when I would normally start next year.”
DeLonge’s comments align with the band’s recent momentum following their successful reunion and chart-topping comeback.
105.7 The Point revealed that bassist Mark Hoppus recently teased that Blink-182 is about to begin writing new songs this summer. This indicates the band is preparing for another album following their 2023 comeback release. The timing suggests both DeLonge and Hoppus are coordinating their creative efforts for the next phase of the band’s musical journey.
The potential new material would follow the success of One More Time…, which marked DeLonge’s return to the band after nearly a decade away. Wikipedia reported that the album became Blink-182’s third number-one album on the Billboard 200 chart. It dealt with themes of relationships, maturity, and the band’s history, including Hoppus’s battle with lymphoma. A deluxe edition with additional tracks was released in 2024, demonstrating the album’s continued commercial appeal.
Beyond studio work, the band is preparing for an extensive live schedule. Ultimate Metal confirmed that Blink-182 is gearing up for their upcoming “Missionary Impossible” U.S. tour starting in August 2025. This will bring their energetic live show back to fans across the country. This tour schedule likely influences DeLonge’s urgency to begin recording sessions before his other commitments take precedence.
The convergence of new music plans, touring commitments, and DeLonge’s film projects suggests 2025 will be a pivotal year for Blink-182. They will balance creative output across multiple platforms while maintaining their core musical identity.
