'90s Alt-Rock Band Debuts First New Song in 8 Years
Iconic alt-rock band Hoobastank surprised fans with a new song this weekend, marking their first release in almost a decade.
During their set at Vans Warped Tour in Washington, D.C., the band debuted "How Do You Sleep?," a track that comes 8 years after the release of their sixth studio album, Push Pull.
"How Do You Sleep?" was produced by Howard Benson and is a full-circle moment for the California rockers, whose creative partnership with Benson helped define an entire generation and became one of the most memorable rock albums of the 2000s.
"I feel good about releasing new music. It's kind of like a creative 'pressure valve' has been opened," vocalist Doug Robb said in a press release shared with Parade. "Howard Benson's enthusiasm was a big part of opening it for us. He gave us direction but also a lot more freedom than he may have previously."
On June 14, shortly after the performance at Vans Warped Tour, the band released an official surprise music video for the punchy track.
Fans took to the comments to share their excitement over Hoobastank's much-anticipated return to music.
"Hell yeah! New Hoobastank music in 2026? This is awesome!" one fan wrote.
"Wasn't expecting this on my bingo card today," said another.
"How do I sleep?," commented a third. "With a smile on my face after I listened to this banger!"
Hoobastank formed in 1994 and rose to fame in 2001, following the release of their self-titled album released through Island Records. Hoobastank was certified platinum and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
Recently, the four-piece has found a fresh audience thanks to a resurgence on social media platforms like TikTok. Their 2003 hit, "The Reason," went viral on the platform following the #NotAPerfectPerson trend, with content soundtracked by the song receiving hundreds of millions of views.
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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 3:48 PM.