Hoobastank Releases First New Song in 10 Years, “How Do You Sleep?”
Hoobastank have officially returned with fresh original music for the first time in nearly 10 years. Fans who attended the band’s recent performance at Vans Warped Tour in Washington, D.C., received an unexpected surprise when the group introduced their new song, “How Do You Sleep?”
The track marks an important moment for longtime followers of the band, as it signals a new creative chapter after years without a major original release. The song also reconnects Hoobastank with a familiar and highly respected name from their past.
Howard Benson Reunites With Hoobastank
For “How Do You Sleep?”, Hoobastank worked once again with acclaimed producer Howard Benson. Benson previously produced the band’s major 2003 album The Reason, which remains one of the most recognizable releases in Hoobastank’s career.
This new collaboration brings the band back together with a producer who played a key role in shaping one of their biggest commercial and artistic moments. According to frontman Doug Robb, returning to the studio with Benson helped unlock the band’s creative energy.
Robb said releasing new music feels refreshing, describing it as if a creative “pressure valve” had finally opened. He also credited Benson’s excitement and guidance as a major factor in pushing the band forward, while noting that this time the producer allowed them more freedom than he may have in the past.
A New Creative Era for Hoobastank
The release of “How Do You Sleep?” arrives at a busy time for Hoobastank. Along with dropping new music, the band has a packed live schedule that includes festival appearances, state fairs, casino shows, and amphitheater dates.
Over the next few months, Hoobastank will perform at several major events before joining Staind as a supporting act on the Break the Cycle 25th anniversary tour. That tour will also feature Seether and Hinder, making it a major lineup for fans of early 2000s rock and post-grunge music.
Hoobastank 2026 Tour Dates
Hoobastank’s 2026 schedule includes international festival stops, U.S. fairs, and a long run of North American tour dates.
June 18 – Lisboa, Portugal @ Parque Urbano do Tejo e do Trancão
June 19 – A Coruña, Spain @ O Son do Camiño 2026
June 21 – Lisbon, Portugal @ Rock in Rio Lisboa 2026
June 24 – Pleasanton, California @ Alameda County Fair 2026
June 26 – Welch, Minnesota @ Island Event Center
June 27 – Welch, Minnesota @ Treasure Island Amphitheater
July 3 – Tunica Resorts, Mississippi @ Gold Strike Theatre
July 17 – Pewaukee, Wisconsin @ Waukesha County Fair
July 19 – Tinley Park, Illinois @ Summer of ’99 And Beyond Festival
July 21 – Louisville, Kentucky @ Iroquois Amphitheater
July 23–24 – Long Beach, California @ Warped Tour
July 31 – Auburn, Washington @ Muckleshoot Casino Resort
August 4 – Ventura, California @ Ventura County Fair
August 15 – North Ridgeville, Ohio @ Afterburn Music Festival
August 17 – Des Moines, Iowa @ Iowa State Fair
September 8 – Atlanta, Georgia @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
September 10 – Charlotte, North Carolina @ Truliant Amphitheater
September 11 – Raleigh, North Carolina @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
September 13 – Virginia Beach, Virginia @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
September 14 – Wantagh, New York @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
September 16 – Camden, New Jersey @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
September 18 – Mansfield, Massachusetts @ Xfinity Center
September 19 – Darien Center, New York @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
September 21 – Toronto, Ontario @ RBC Amphitheatre
September 24 – Shakopee, Minnesota @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
September 26 – Noblesville, Indiana @ Ruoff Music Center
September 27 – Clarkston, Michigan @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
September 29 – Franklin, Tennessee @ FirstBank Amphitheater
October 1 – Ridgedale, Missouri @ Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
October 3 – Thackerville, Oklahoma @ Lucas Oil Live
October 7 – West Valley City, Utah @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
October 9 – Wheatland, California @ Toyota Amphitheatre
October 10 – Ontario, California @ Toyota Arena
October 13 – Phoenix, Arizona @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
October 14 – Albuquerque, New Mexico @ Isleta Amphitheater
October 16 – Tulsa, Oklahoma @ BOK Center
October 17 – Houston, Texas @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
October 19 – Austin, Texas @ Moody Center
Hoobastank’s return with “How Do You Sleep?” gives fans their first taste of new original music in almost a decade. By reuniting with Howard Benson, the producer behind The Reason, the band is connecting its past success with a fresh creative direction. With a major 2026 tour schedule ahead, Hoobastank appear ready for a busy and exciting new chapter.
