SUGAR TRADITION - More Sugar 12"

Highly recommended.

Oh boy, now we're cooking. Only a city like their hometown of Detroit could foster such a refined appreciation of rock'n'roll, RnB, and garage punk - and Sugar Tradition clearly have IT. The trio, consisting of Antonio Keka (guitar/vocals), Kevin Irwin (drums), and Arlo Betley (bass) are a complete force of nature live - contemporaries of the Stools, Toeheads, and 208. They're also fresh off a tour supporting none other than the Detroit Cobras.

Sugar Tradition have managed to capture that raw, driving Motor City sound in damn near perfect form on their Feel It dubut. "Rockin' Baby" kicks things into gear, anchored by a driving piano line that plays off a pounding rhythm section, allowing Keka's guitar and vocals to rule the high end of the mix. There's some tasteful harmonica and tambourine peppered throughout, but it's the raw, fuzzed-out sonics heard best on "Don't Leave Me" that may just steal the show. Oh yeah, did we mention the roaring rendition of Chuck Berry's "Come On"? It's all recorded live, too.

"Wait until you spin the free-wheelin’ new EP from Detroit’s Sugar Tradition. More Sugar is a carefree record that was recorded live, encapsulating the raw and rebellious spirit of the 1960s era. It features a collection of songs with an enduring classic vibe, paying homage to the garage RnB rock genre. The six-song EP kicks off with the iconic “Rockin’ Baby,” a track that instantly sets the tone for the entire record. With its jangly guitars, driving rhythm, and charismatic lead vocals by Antonio Keka, it’s a perfect example of the garage rock sound. The song’s infectious energy is irresistible, making it an instant staple in the band’s repertoire." - The Fire Note