In information that can delight followers of ’90s alt-rock, Sugar – the band shaped by former Hüsker Dü frontman Bob Mould in 1992 – have launched their first new music since calling it quits in 1995. New single Home Of Useless Reminiscences is a usually potent slice of pop melody underpinned by bruising guitar, and picks up proper the place File Underneath: Straightforward Listening left off in 1994.
The only is accompanied by the information that Sugar will return to the stage for the primary time in 30 years. The band have introduced 4 reside dates for 2026, kicking off with a pair of exhibits at New York’s Webster Corridor in early June earlier than crossing the Atlantic for 2 London bookings on the Discussion board. Dates under.
“Sugar was a meteorite,” says Bob Mould. “I spent all of 1991 writing and performing new materials at solo exhibits. David and Malcolm had by no means met, however I used to be sure we three would work properly collectively.
“Sugar was a workhorse. After weeks of rehearsal in early 1992, we spent three months recording Copper Blue and Beaster. By summer time 1992, the musical local weather was excellent for what we created.
“Sugar was a phenomena. Nobody may have predicted the outcomes. We held onto the wheel and did our greatest to benefit from the wild trip. Sugar was a part of a pivotal period in in style music, and a particular time in my life.
“The lengthy pause is over. I’m excited to hit the PLAY button. See you in 2026!”
The band have additionally introduced a celebration of the traditional Copper Blue album, NME‘s Album Of The Yr in 1992. Copper Blue – The Singles Assortment is a restricted version 4×12″ field scheduled to land on Report Retailer Day Black Friday, November 28.
The set incorporates the band’s 4 Copper Blue singles – Modifications, Helpless, A Good Concept and If I Can’t Change Your Thoughts, alongside their authentic b-sides, and, within the case of Helpless – initially launched within the US with the identical B-sides because the UK model of Modifications – three reside tracks recorded at Chicago’s Cabaret Metro that beforehand appeared on the deluxe version of Copper Blue launched in 2012. Full tracklist under.
“Since we final performed in 1995, I’ve labored on a whole lot of data and engaged with music folks everywhere in the world,” says bassist Dave Barbe. “When the topic of Sugar comes up, it is sort of a misty legend that they both bear in mind from a very long time in the past or have solely heard about. I’m excited for followers to expertise it in the true.
“I’m actually trying ahead to those exhibits. It should all get actual once I really feel Bob’s amp shaking my pants legs once more.”
“The return of Sugar is a second that I’ve been dreaming about for a really very long time,” provides drummer Malcolm Travis. “What we managed to perform within the brief span of time we have been in existence nonetheless boggles my thoughts.
“There was a lot packed into that interval… the journey, the exhibits, the recordings and getting to satisfy so many individuals who cherished and supported us. To get again to working collectively once more with Bob and David is such a present, and I’m trying ahead to what the long run has in retailer for us.
“Can’t wait to convey it to the folks in 2026… fasten your seatbelts, of us.”
Sugar: Dwell dates 2026
Could 02: New York Webster Corridor, NY
Could 03: New York Webster Corridor, NY
Could 23: London O2 Discussion board, UK
Could 24: London O2 Discussion board, UK
Copper Blue – The Singles Assortment
12″ 1
A1. Modifications
A2. Needle Hits E
B1. If I Cannot Change Your Thoughts (Solo Combine)
B2. Attempt Once more
12″ 2
A1. Helpless
A2. The Act We Act*
B1. The Slim*
B2. Man on the Moon*
12″ 3
A1. A Good Concept
B1. The place Diamonds Are Halos
B2. Slick*
B3. Armenia Metropolis within the Sky*
12″ 4
A1. If I Cannot Change Your Thoughts
A2. Clownmaster
B1. Anybody*
B2. Hoover Dam*
* Recorded reside on the Chicago Cabaret
