Sugar Hiccup is Back!
Jeanette Reyes – Jorge of Sugar Hiccup
I’ve been a fan of the band Sugar Hiccup since I first heard their first album, Oracle. It was released in 1995 and was still in grade school then. This was one of the few tapes that I bought by saving money from my daily allowance. I was totally mesmerized by the uniqueness of this band. With Melody Del Mundo’s voice, dreamy and minimalist lyrics, I was blown by the this band. I’ve only seen them perform live once, it was during the 1896 Ang Pagsilang Concert at the Folk Arts Theater circa 1996.
If you were already aware of the music scene in the 90′s, you’ll definitely know Sugar Hiccup’s single “5 Years”. It was after their second album, “Womb”, where vocalist Melody Del Mundo decided to leave the band and migrate to the US. Since then, I’ve not heard anything about Sugar Hiccup anymore. I did some research and found out that she has a new band called Stella’s Notch based in L.A. Heard some songs and they were awesome too. Anyway, going back to Sugar Hiccup, they found another vocalist, Bea Alcala which didn’t last that long too. Pollack, guitarist and one of the founding members of the band, left the band too. Moving forward to 2010, the current roster of Sugar Hiccup are Jeanette Reyna-Jorge (vocals and electric violin), Bone Pagligaran (guitarist), Russel Dacasin (bassist and the only remaining founding member of Sugar Hiccup) and Jamee Orcino (drums).
And now, Sugar Hiccup is back and is doing album tour bar gigs. They will be releasing their 4th album entitled “After 5 years” which I think will be out in August. I got the chance to see one of their bar tour gigs in Obsidian last April 30th. I bet that you will ask how does their new vocalist, Jeanette compare to the original vocalist, well I’d like to say that they are both great singers and have their individual styles. Jeanette is a soprano so she can reach the high notes in old Sugar Hiccup songs. Hearing the new line up live is a different kind of sugar high. I remember being totally mesmerized and transcended into a different dimension while I was seeing them perform live. Even though they already have changed vocalists through the years, they still give their audience that mystic and eclectic feeling. Enough with “I like the original vocalist” or “I prefer the old Sugar Hiccup” nostalgic statements because it’s not healthy. Sugar Hiccup “5 Years”
Freefish
Aside from seeing Sugar Hiccup live, I also saw other bands perform such as Freefish, Mobster Manila and Shelterr. Freefish is a fun band, because of Kish (vocalist) and they also have witty songs. You can view their performance here, sorry the video is not very clear.
Mobster Manila
Mobster Manila, on the other hand, is a punk-ska band. Another interesting band to watch.
Shelterr
Then there’s Shelterr, a heavy sounding band. Kudos to the vocalist, I can really feel his passion while singing. 
Anyway, going back to Sugar Hiccup, for more inquiries, you may visit their website at www.sugarhiccup.info and their Facebook page. Again, congratulations guys and I can’t wait to hear your new album!
Sugar Hiccup with me, Karla and some of the Obsidian Team! (photo from Obsidian)
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9 Responses to “Sugar Hiccup is Back!”
I think it’s kinda unfair to compare the previous Sugar Hiccup vocalists to Melody del Mundo. Me being a long time Hiccup fan, since the all original line-up, I never really got to hear the song ‘Five Years’ played live the way it sounded on the record during the original Sugar Hiccup roster. It really wouldn’t ‘coz it is studio recorded, cured and everything with icing on top. Some long-time Hiccup fans actually didn’t have the chance to hear it live. They seldom play it. Five Years being the band’s hit, is the ultimate judging factor (for purists), should a new ‘hiccup’ vocalist earn her right to the position. I think this is BS, because each musician has his/her own personal style to offer. People please don’t get me wrong. I’ve nothing against the original hiccup vocalist or the previous and current one. I love ‘em all. So before someone tries to compare the new to the original, please bear in mind that you are comparing a live performing vocalist to a recorded version of the original vocalist. Be open guys. But congratulations Sugar Hiccup! I got a copy of your new album ‘After Five Years’ (2010) and got the chance to see you guys perform live. Wow! I was blown away. The new singer REALLY has something to say as each of the band. The new songs are incredible, plus they gave justice to the old tunes and took it to a new level. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!
@super sky lolo,
Thanks for an insightful comment Lolo! 
True. I love(d) Sugar Hiccup then and now. It’s like comparing apples and oranges when they’re actually a different thing. I guess what’s healthy is support the projects of the previous members. Buti ka pa, you already have their new album. I have to buy pa sa next gig nila. They didn’t have it when they first played in Obsidian eh.
in fairness to the new guys they do 5 years every night and as a longtime hiccup fan i dont remember them playing that song this much after it was recorded…. always a a hiccup fan godspeed
@ first it was melody…then bea… finally czandro. sugar hiccup is dead and they should put it to rest or change the name! SET AN GOOD EXAMPLE JOY DIVISION TO NEW ORDER
@justin, jutafan,sherlyne your not a real sugar hiccup fan you dont know whats the real essence of SH. its not who can sing five years its the core listen to all 3 previous album and compare them…sheez
Congratulations for being the bearer of the essential Truth! Ikaw na. Ikaw na ang may hawak ng katotohanan.
hi, nice website! where can i possibly get a copy of the “After Five Years” cd?
You can get the cd from their gigs, just approach them. I haven’t gotten mine yet though
Just find this site.. Actually i admire the band with their unique style in music..
Sugar Hiccup will always be awesome, and you’re right, every musician has their own style. Anyway, you have to correct this statement, unless you want them to think it all happened in Rizal’s time: “..during the 1896 Ang Pagsilang..”
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