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Thirsty for Role Model? The Singer Is Here to Hydrate You With a New Drinkware Line
In partnership with Hydro Flask and UMG, this special drop is inspired by his recent album, Chuck Timely & the Hourglass
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September 9, 2026
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Role Model has āHigh Hopesā for hydration.
The āLove I Youā singer is bringing Chuck Timely & the Hourglass to life in a new way: With eight limited-edition Hydro Flask designs.
Available on Hydro Flaskās website starting at 12 p.m. ET, the collection pulls directly from the albumās artwork, featuring Role Modelās signature font, punchy pink colorways, neutral tones, and special emblems.
āHydro Flask has always led with joy. Role Model brings that same spirit to music, and our partnership was a natural fit,ā said Larry Witt, Hydro Flask president, in a release. āOur new campaign with Role Model shows that reusables can be part of everyday life, and that making a positive impact can be simple, easy, and even a little fun.ā
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The collab drops just as Role Model hits the road for his global Chuck On Tour. The trek begins at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Oregon and runs through Feb. 2027. (Hereās how to get tickets.)
Rolling Stone caught up with the singer to talk about the new collection, upcoming shows, and the essentials he never leaves home without ā including whatās hiding inside his Birkin bag. Read the full interview below.
Role Model 32 oz Bottle
$49.95
š Comes in two different colorways.
What made you want to partner with Hydro Flask?
On tour, weāre all big water-bottle people, and since we already use Hydro Flask products, the collaboration felt authentic. And now, we get to bring custom bottles on the road with us.
Besides an emotional-support water bottle, what else is in your bag during tour?
I always have deodorant (which some people might not believe), cologne, toothpicks, sunglasses, and a hat in case Iām having a bad hair day.
Role Model 400 mL Micro
$37.95
š Keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours.
For this campaign, you got to show off your acting chops. Do you think filmingĀ Good SexĀ helped prepare you for it?
It felt very different. My friend, Ky Newman, and I wrote the video and script, but we only created a loose version to show Hydro Flask the concept. From there, we were able to improvise and say stupid shit like we do every day. It was much more relaxed, but filmingĀ Good SexĀ probably helped.
Did any of your co-stars fromĀ Good SexĀ give you helpful acting tips?
Lena [Dunham] gave me some advice, and the filmās intimacy coordinator, whoās also an acting coach, worked with me a couple of times a week leading up to the movie. My biggest fear was remembering my lines; I sometimes even forget my lyrics onstage. She told me to learn them, then forget and stay in the moment. That really helped, especially with improvisation.
Do you see more acting in your future?
Iām open to it if a movie or show really speaks to me, but music is still my main thing.
Speaking of water bottles and staying hydrated, have you seen the thousands of fan-made thirst traps about you online?
Yeah, I have. Thatās how I start and end my day ā I wake up to a whole playlist of them, put them on the TV, and keep a constant slideshow going at home.
Whatās the craziest thing a fan has ever said to you in real life?
There have been a lot, but Iām always shocked when someone gets engaged at one of my shows. It makes sense at a Lana Del Rey or Father John Misty concert, something romantic and intimate, but I never expect it at one of my shows. Now that I have a song on the album called āThe Wedding,ā though, maybe that will open the door.
Youāre about to embark on your tour. What did the preparation process look like?
I donāt think about it. If I start thinking about it, I wonāt sleep very well. So I block it out in the most loving way possible until Iām in the green room.
Whatās the best part about being on tour?
My touring crew and I have a lot of fun, and weāve become really close over the years. We play pickleball and have Nerf-gun wars in the venues ā itās like summer camp for grown-ups. One of my favorite memories was a full-scale Nerf battle in a Philadelphia venue, with two teams and someone filming the whole thing.
Whatās the hardest part about being on tour?
Missing important moments in my personal life āĀ birthdays, weddings, babies being born āĀ is really tough. I struggled with that on my last tour, though this one should be a little easier because itās more spread out. On a more selfish note, I hate living out of a bag. I need my routine.
If you could bring anyone on tour with you, who would it be?
Probably Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits. My dream is to perform āWalk of Lifeā with him onstage someday.
Whatās one thing youāre more confident about this tour than your last one?
Being onstage. Iāve never aimed to have a perfect, tightly timed show, and realizing that people like the more spontaneous version has given me confidence. Thereās no pressure; I fuck up every night, and that makes it way more fun for me.
Whatās a hobby you have right now that has nothing to do with music?
Fishing. Iām from Maine, so itās pretty limited in L.A., and I donāt want to say what Iām catching or where, so Iāll leave it at that.
Besides not giving up your fishing spot, whatās another hill youāll die on?
I feel like theĀ Subway TakesĀ guy disagrees with every woman on the show but agrees with every man. Itās very interesting, and I think people are starting to notice it online. Keep this answer in, even if they tell you not to.
Mac Miller was a major mentor in your early days. What was the best piece of advice he ever gave you?
Something he burned into my brain was not to share too much of myself with the public, to keep certain parts of my life sacred and close. You donāt have to let people into every piece of you; cherish the things that matter most.
Whatās something in your life right now that you try to keep out of the spotlight?
Iām very protective of where Iām from. I talk about Maine a lot, but I worry about putting it on the map because locals donāt exactly love tourists. When I go home, I donāt talk much about the industry or music.
Iām starting to realize that might be the psychology behind why I create different characters; Iām trying to separate myself from my career.
Whatās the first thing you do when you go back to Maine?
I jump in the ocean immediately.
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