It was announced yesterday that Blink 182 had parted ways with their longtime label, Interscope Records. Well, today their bassist Mark Hoppus has released a pretty vague statement regarding the split, in which he also confirmed the band’s plans to write and record a new album.
Here’s an excerpt the statement/announcement:
“Yes indeed, we are no longer with Interscope. It’s been a long, amazing journey with them, starting with Cargo records, then MCA, then Geffen, and finally Interscope, but the time has come to move on,” he wrote. “The reasons for us not working together are many and varied, but mostly we wish them luck in everything in their future, and thank those there who’ve worked so hard on Blink-182 throughout the years.”
Hoppus also added that Blink are “excited” about the next phase of their career, adding that the band plans to “continue writing through the end of the year … and begin recording after our tour of Australia in February.” And once that album is finished, Blink will weigh their options.
It’s probably not going to happen, but we’ll let you know if any actual details regarding the band’s departure from the label surface. Their last album Neighborhoods was released last September. According to recent reports the band is currently working a new record, which we’ll keep you posted on as well.