Sugar — the ’90s alt-rock outfit led by Bob Mould — has officially reunited after 31 years, and they’re hitting the stage again in 2026. Along with the reunion comes a new song titled “House of Dead Memories”, which was actually written over a decade ago but never released.
Fans first caught wind of the comeback when Sugar’s social media accounts came back to life with teaser clips. Shortly afterward, the band confirmed what many had hoped: they were reforming, recording, and preparing to perform live again.
The new track has its own back story. Mould revealed to Rolling Stone that he wrote “House of Dead Memories” about 14 years ago during an earlier reunion attempt for Sugar’s Copper Blue anniversary — an attempt that ultimately never materialized. He described the song candidly: “It’s a failed-relationship song, nothing too unique for me … the riff is definitely a Sugar-type riff.”
Now, with the full band reunited, Sugar plans to bring that song — and many others — to life on stage once more. The tour dates confirmed so far are modest but meaningful: May 2–3, 2026 at Webster Hall in New York, and May 23–24, 2026 at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London. These will be the band’s first live shows since January 1995.
The lineup returns intact, with Bob Mould on vocals and guitar, David Barbe on bass, and Malcolm Travis on drums — the same trio that made Sugar’s legacy during their original run.
Mould spoke about the reunion’s atmosphere, acknowledging both excitement and caution. He emphasized that while the idea felt right this time, they’re taking things slowly: “I don’t want to get out too far in front of the skis … People’s reactions will probably guide a lot of the possibilities.”
While only two shows have been confirmed, Sugar hinted that more could follow — depending on how fans respond. For now, the reunion feels like a heartfelt nod to the past and a tentative step toward whatever comes next.
