Sugar Returns: Bob Mould Revives Iconic 90s Option rock Band
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After a three-decade hiatus,the influential alternative rock band Sugar is back,spearheaded by Bob Mould alongside original members bassist david Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis. The group has unveiled a new single and announced a series of highly anticipated live performances.
The reunion began last June when the trio convened at the Tiny Telephone studio in Oakland, California, to craft new music. The first taste of this new material comes in the form of the song “House Of Dead Memories.” While a full album has not yet been announced, the release of this single signals a promising new chapter for the band.
first Performances in Decades
Sugar will kick off their return to the stage with performances at Webster Hall in New York City on May 2 and May 3, followed by shows at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on May 23 and May 24.
Fans of Bob Mould also have the possibility to catch him in a solo electric performance on november 8 at the Estraperlo room in Badalona. Tickets are available here.
A Dream Realized
The return of Sugar is deeply personal for those involved. “Sugar’s return is a moment I have been dreaming about for a long time,” one member declared. “What we achieved in the short period in which we existed still amazes me. There was so much concentrated in that time… the trips, the concerts, the recordings and the opportunity to meet so many people who loved and supported us. Working together with Bob and David again is a true gift, and I’m looking forward to what the future holds.”
A legacy of Alternative Rock
Formed in 1992,Sugar quickly established itself as a cornerstone of the alternative rock scene. in just three years, the band released two critically acclaimed albums – Copper Blue and File Under Easy Listening – alongside the EP Beaster.These releases are now considered essential listening for fans of 90s alternative music.
You can experience the band’s revitalized sound by watching the video for “House Of Dead Memories” below:
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Why did Sugar break up? Sugar disbanded in 1995, shortly after completing a tour supporting their second album, File Under Easy Listening. Bob Mould, the band’s frontman, felt creatively drained and desired to explore different musical avenues. He expressed a need to move away from the intensity and expectations surrounding Sugar.
Who is in Sugar? The band consists of Bob Mould (guitar, vocals), David Barbe (bass), and Malcolm Travis (drums). These are the original members who reunited for the 2024 comeback.
What was Sugar’s impact? Sugar was a significant force in 90s alternative rock,known for its melodic power-pop sensibilities and Mould’s emotionally raw songwriting. Albums like Copper Blue are considered classics of the era, influencing numerous bands.
How did the reunion come about? The reunion began in June 2023 when Mould, Barbe, and Travis met at the Tiny Telephone studio in Oakland, California, to write and record new music. This led to the release of the single “House Of Dead Memories” and the announcement of live performances.
