Sugar Announces 2026 Tour After 30‑Year Hiatus
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- Bob Mould formed a new Sugar lineup with bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis after listening to his solo demos, christening the group at a Waffle House in Athens, Georgia.
- Sugar released their debut album Copper Blue in September 1992, earning critical acclaim, a UK Top 10 chart placement, and NME’s 1992 Album of the Year award.
- Sugar followed up with the EP Beaster in Easter 1993, which reached No. 3 in the UK and explored religious and personal themes.
- Kurt Cobain’s suicide on April 8 1994 led Bob Mould to halt work on Sugar’s second album, erasing the tapes and pausing the project.
- Sugar completed their second album File Under: Easy Listening after three months of writing, but disbanded again in early 1995 when David Barbe prioritized family time.
- Sugar announced a 2026 reunion tour of Europe and the United States from May to October, recorded two new tracks, and emphasized that the focus is on enjoying the shows rather than producing new Sugar music.
Why it matters: Fans will be able to see Sugar live again across Europe and the U.S. in 2026, fulfilling a long‑awaited demand for the band’s powerful, high‑volume performances; meanwhile, Mould’s focus elsewhere suggests the reunion is limited to touring rather than new recordings.
