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SUGAR – the iconic alternative rock trio led by Bob Mould alongside bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis – returns today with their first new music together in over three decades, "House of Dead Memories." Recorded at Tiny Telephone Oakland in June 2025, the song is available everywhere now via Granary Music/BMG.

“The long pause is over. I’m excited to hit the PLAY button. See you in 2026!” –Bob Mould

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 2 (tickets here) and Sunday, May 3, 2026 and London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026. 

Next month will also see SUGAR’s essential 1992 debut album, Copper Blue, commemorated with Copper Blue – The Singles Collection, a limited edition 4LP box set to be released by BMG on Record Store Day Black Friday, November 28. The new box set collects such anthemic favorites as “Changes,” “A Good Idea,” and “If I Can’t Change Your Mind,” all originally released on 12" vinyl in the UK via Creation Records backed with beloved B-sides like “Needle Hits E” and “Clownmaster,” as well as live recordings from SUGAR’s 1992 performance at Chicago’s Cabaret Metro. Copper Blue – The Singles Collection now sees those classic releases returning to vinyl with original artwork and tracklistings lovingly restored. In addition, “Helpless” – previously released only on CD – is presented here on 12" vinyl for the first time alongside updated B-sides, finally joining its companions in its full glory.

“The return of SUGAR is a moment that I’ve been dreaming about for a very long time,” says Malcolm Travis. “What we managed to accomplish in the short span of time we were in existence still boggles my mind. There was so much packed into that period....the travel, the shows, the recordings and getting to meet so many people who loved and supported us. To get back to working together again with Bob and David is such a gift and I’m looking forward to what the future has in store for us.”