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Bob Mould's Sugar Reunites After 31 Years, Releases New Single

10/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Sugar, led by Bob Mould, reunites after 31 years.
The band releases a single, "House of Dead Memories."
The band will perform its first shows since 1995 in May 2026 at New York's Webster Hall and O2 Forum Kentish Town.
A four-LP Copper Blue box set is planned for release on November 28 to commemorate their debut album.
The reunion follows a previous attempt in 2011 that did not materialize.

History

Historical Context

Sugar, an influential alternative rock band led by Bob Mould, disbanded in 1995 after their acclaimed debut album "Copper Blue" sold over 200,000 copies in the U.S. Their reunion in 2026, following a failed attempt in 2011, underscores the lasting impact of 1990s rock bands and reflects a broader trend of nostalgia in the music industry as artists reconnect with their roots.

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Story summary

Sugar, led by Bob Mould, reunites after 31 years.
The band releases a single, "House of Dead Memories."
The band will perform its first shows since 1995 in May 2026 at New York's Webster Hall and O2 Forum Kentish Town.
A four-LP Copper Blue box set is planned for release on November 28 to commemorate their debut album.
The reunion follows a previous attempt in 2011 that did not materialize.

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