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The iconic alternative rock trio SUGAR, led by Bob Mould alongside bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis, have returned today with their first new music together in over three decades, sharing the brilliant single House of Deaed Memories. Packed with thrashing percussion and catchy guitar-fueled melodies, the track opens up an exciting new chapter for the band. “SUGAR was a meteorite,” says Bob Mould. “I spent all of 1991 writing and performing new material at solo shows. David and Malcolm had never met but I was certain we three would work well together. SUGAR was a workhorse. After weeks of rehearsal in early 1992, we spent three months recording Copper Blue and Beaster. By summer 1992, the musical climate was perfect for what we created. SUGAR was a phenomena. No one could have predicted the results. We held onto the wheel and did our best to enjoy the wild ride. Sugar was part of a pivotal era in popular music, and a special time in my life.” Take a listen below. SUGAR will release 'Copper Blue - The Singles Collection' on BMG 28th November 2025.

In addition, SUGAR will celebrate 'House of Dead Memories' with their first live performances together since January 1995, set for New York City’s Webster Hall on Saturday, May 2nd (tickets here) and Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 (tickets here) and London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on Saturday, May 23nd and Sunday, May 24th, 2026 (tickets here).

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