Sublime History with Eddie Villa: No Doubt & Bradley Nowell

31 years ago this month, on March 25, 1995, No Doubt released “Total Hate 95,” a track featuring Bradley Nowell of Sublime.

The collaboration stands as a snapshot of the tight-knit Southern California ska and punk scene of the mid-90s, where bands frequently crossed paths and shared stages. At the time, both No Doubt and Sublime were still building their followings, rooted in the same DIY circuit that would soon launch them into wider recognition.

“Total Hate 95” captures that moment before the breakout, when the scene was still local, collaborative, and evolving in real time. Nowell’s appearance on the track reflects the overlap between these worlds, highlighting how interconnected the movement really was.