California (Blink-182 album)

California is the seventh studio album by American rock band Blink-182, released on July 1, 2016, through BMG as the band's only album on the label. It is the first of two albums by the band to feature both producer John Feldmann and Alkaline Trio frontman Matt Skiba, with the latter replacing founding member Tom DeLonge during his absence from 2015 to 2022. After touring and releasing Neighborhoods (2011) and Dogs Eating Dogs (2012), it became difficult for the trio to record new material due to DeLonge's various commitments. After disagreements that led to DeLonge's departure, the remaining members of the group—vocalist/bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker–recruited Skiba in his place.