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Radio 6 Music,21 Oct 2025,60 mins

Bob Mould: The musical ups and downs of my life

Journeys In Sound

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Bob Mould of Hüsker Dü and Sugar shares the pivotal moments that have made him the artist he is today. Talking to Nemone, who combines her roles of DJ and qualified psychotherapist, Bob dives deep to share his story and the songs that have moved him and sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life. Following Sugar’s return after a thirty-year break, Bob reflects on his life and career as one of alt-rocks pivotal figures, looking back at some of the records and moments that shaped him, and looking ahead to Spring live dates with Sugar’s original lineup. In this series Nemone also talks in depth to musicians Sampa The Great, HAAi and Beverly and Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland. If you need support with some of the issues in this programme visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    If I Can't Change Your Mind
    If I Can't Change Your Mind
    Sugar
  3. 2.
    She Said She Said
    She Said She Said
    The Beatles
  4. 3.
    Carpet Man
    Carpet Man
    The Fifth Dimension
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