Bob Mould — Live on KEXP, Seattle, 2026

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Why this recording

Recorded on 22 July 2026 and released by KEXP on 8 September, the session features four songs; the last one, "If I Can't Change Your Mind", starts at 9:38 in a 33-minute video. The setup is the Seattle station's studio format: a single performer, credited on vocals and guitar, introduced by host Kevin Cole. KEXP spells out the crew: audio engineering by Kevin Suggs, mastering by Julian Martlew, three camera operators and editor Luke Knecht.

— Simon Janvier, live-sound professional and editor of the catalogue

Recording technical sheet

Rights-holding channelKEXP
Source statusOfficial — broadcaster or organiser
Uploaded
Exact runtime
ResolutionHD (720p+)
Cameras3 cameras
Source qualityProfessional (multi-camera)

Metadata checked on YouTube on 29 September 2026; direction, camera setup and sound documented by the editors.

Published on September 15, 2026 by

Recorded on 22 July 2026 at the KEXP studio in Seattle, this full performance features Bob Mould, a landmark figure of American alternative rock and founder of Hüsker Dü and later Sugar. Alone with his guitar and voice, the artist delivers a four-song live concert spanning his career: “Hoover Dam” and “If I Can’t Change Your Mind” (from the Sugar era), “House Of Dead Memories” and “Gee Angel”. Stripped of his power trio’s electricity, this acoustic reading foregrounds the melodic strength and writing urgency that make Mould one of the most influential songwriters of post-punk and indie rock since the 1980s. The capture by public radio station KEXP favours intimacy and clarity, revealing every nuance of the playing and singing. The document is a valuable testimony to the artist in 2026, still active and intense. A live concert ideal for rediscovering a major independent-rock repertoire through its original author, in a setting that lets the songs stand entirely on their own.

Setlist

  1. Hoover Dam
  2. House Of Dead Memories
  3. Gee Angel
  4. If I Can't Change Your Mind

Personnel & credits

  • Bob Mould — vocals, guitar
  • Kevin Cole — host (KEXP)
  • Kevin Suggs — sound engineer
  • Julian Martlew — mastering
Category

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