Blink-182 is a group.
Blink-182 . Blink-182 was initially known as Blink until an Irish band of the same name threatened legal action ; in response , the band appended the meaningless number '' -182 '' . The eponymously titled Blink-182 followed in 2003 and marked a stylistic shift for the group . Blink-182 is considered a key group in the development of pop punk ; the band 's combination of pop melodies with fast-paced punk rock featured a more radio-friendly accessibility than prior bands . Blink (band) . The San Diego , California based pop punk band now known as Blink-182 was originally also called Blink , but a legal dispute with the Irish Blink resulted in their name change to Blink-182 . Neighborhoods is the sixth studio album by American rock band Blink-182 , released September 27 , 2011 through DGC Records and Interscope Records .