Sugar
Bob Mould's post-Hüsker Dü trio — melodies buried under an absolutely enormous wall of guitar, 'Copper Blue' still ringing.
Sugar was the trio Bob Mould formed in 1992 after Hüsker Dü's breakup and two solo albums, with David Barbe on bass and Malcolm Travis on drums. The band's debut, Copper Blue, set clear pop melodies against thick, distorted guitar and heavy compression, and produced songs including "If I Can't Change Your Mind" and "Helpless." It was followed by the harsher Beaster EP and the album File Under: Easy Listening. Sugar disbanded in 1995, after which Mould returned to solo work; Barbe went on to a career as a record producer in Athens, Georgia.
Festivals Sugar is playing
Sugar at a glance
What festivals is Sugar playing in 2026?
Sugar is booked at 2 festivals: Riot Fest 2026, Ohana 2026.
Is Sugar playing Riot Fest 2026?
Yes — Sugar is on the Riot Fest 2026 lineup, September 18–20, 2026 at Douglass Park, Chicago, IL. They play Saturday, September 19.
Is Sugar playing Ohana 2026?
Yes — Sugar is on the Ohana 2026 lineup, September 25–27, 2026 at Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, CA. They play Friday, September 25.
Where is Sugar from?
Sugar is from Minneapolis, MN.
What kind of music does Sugar play?
Sugar is tagged alt-rock, power pop and power-pop.
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