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HUG
Electronic band from Austin, TX · formed 1996
- electronic
- Kompakt
- minimal
- minimal techno
- techno
- Shows on record
- 38
- Rooms played
- 33
- Cities
- 20
- Releases
- 21
- Last show
- Jun 23, 2026The Hug & Pint
About
HUG is a band from Austin, TX, formed in 1996, tagged electronic, Kompakt, minimal by its sources. Shows on record run from 1992 to 2026, across 33 rooms in 20 cities.
- HUG formed in 1996 — MusicBrainz
- HUG is based in Austin — MusicBrainz
- HUG disbanded in 2011 — MusicBrainz
- HUG has 6 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1998–2012 — MusicBrainz
- HUG is based in Austin, Texas — HUG on Bandcamp
- Latest release on Bandcamp: From Zamboja to Solaris and Beyond (2020-06-05) — Bandcamp
- Hug has 35914 listeners on Last.fm — Hug on Last.fm
- Hug has released 10 recordings between 2005 and 2023 — Hug on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
38 on record · Songkick| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Le Poisson Rouge · ManhattanHeadlinerwith Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 | Headliner | Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Mass MoCA · North AdamsHeadlinerwith Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 | Headliner | Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Artyard · FrenchtownHeadlinerwith Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 | Headliner | Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | McGuire Theater, Walker Art Center · MinneapolisHeadlinerwith Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 | Headliner | Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Constellation Chicago · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 | Headliner | Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 |
| Nov 18, 2026 | The Center for the Arts · Grass ValleyHeadlinerwith Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 | Headliner | Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Bimbo's 365 Club · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 | Headliner | Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, Noah Georgeson, +1 |
Shows per year
- 19924 shows
- 19931 show
- 20094 shows
- 201010 shows
- 20113 shows
- 20153 shows
- 20182 shows
- 20192 shows
- 20201 show
- 20268 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | The Hug & Pint · GlasgowSupportwith Hjem, The Pint | Support | Hjem, The Pint |
| Feb 19, 2020 | The Odditorium · AshevilleSupportwith Wreath (NY), Shutterings | Support | Wreath (NY), Shutterings |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Static Age Records · AshevilleSupportwith Floral Print, Andy Loebs, Slugly | Support | Floral Print, Andy Loebs, Slugly |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Soda Bar · San DiegoSupportwith Distressor, BLANKOUTS | Support | Distressor, BLANKOUTS |
| Dec 10, 2018 | Soda Bar · San DiegoSupportwith Distressor, Sway, The Rightovers | Support | Distressor, Sway, The Rightovers |
| Aug 28, 2018 | The Merrow · San DiegoSupportwith Color Coated | Support | Color Coated |
| Nov 21, 2015 | Savoy-teatteri · HelsinkiHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 20, 2015 | Savoy-teatteri · HelsinkiHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 28, 2015 | Divan Orange · MontrealSupportwith Barcham | Support | Barcham |
| Jun 25, 2011 | Ruta Maya · AustinSupportwith Pong, Chris Toast Trio, The Electromagnetics | Support | Pong, Chris Toast Trio, The Electromagnetics |
| Apr 11, 2011 | Emo's Austin · AustinSupportwith Anal Cunt, Babydick, Naw Dude | Support | Anal Cunt, Babydick, Naw Dude |
| Jan 6, 2011 | Headhunters · AustinHeadlinerwith Honky | Headliner | Honky |
| Dec 16, 2010 | Red 7 · AustinSupportwith Christeene, Woozyhelmet, Chainbow | Support | Christeene, Woozyhelmet, Chainbow |
| Nov 27, 2010 | Scoot Inn · AustinSupportwith Pocket Fishrmen, Gay Sportscasters, Zero Skills | Support | Pocket Fishrmen, Gay Sportscasters, Zero Skills |
| Oct 28, 2010 | Lovejoy's · AustinHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 3, 2010 | Trophy's · AustinHeadlinerwith Pong | Headliner | Pong |
| Aug 28, 2010 | The Trunk Space · PhoenixSupportwith D.S. Yancey, War, Hug of War | Support | D.S. Yancey, War, Hug of War |
| Jul 13, 2010 | The Trunk Space · PhoenixSupportwith Glacier Saint, Michelle Blades, War, +1 | Support | Glacier Saint, Michelle Blades, War, +1 |
| Mar 20, 2010 | Typewriter Museum · AustinSupportwith The Lions, Fashawn, Lozen, +1 | Support | The Lions, Fashawn, Lozen, +1 |
| Mar 5, 2010 | Trailer Space Records · AustinSupportwith COMPUTER JESUS REFRIGERATOR, Yatagarasu, Criminal Tower | Support | COMPUTER JESUS REFRIGERATOR, Yatagarasu, Criminal Tower |
| Feb 20, 2010 | Beerland · AustinSupportwith Coma in Algiers, Toof | Support | Coma in Algiers, Toof |
| Jan 23, 2010 | The Trunk Space · PhoenixSupportwith Science, Feel Free, Wizwars, +6 | Support | Science, Feel Free, Wizwars, +6 |
| Dec 18, 2009 | Rudyard's · HoustonSupportwith Lick Lick, Palit | Support | Lick Lick, Palit |
| Dec 4, 2009 | Headhunters · AustinSupportwith Spitting Cobras, Heroine, The Open Casket, +2 | Support | Spitting Cobras, Heroine, The Open Casket, +2 |
| Dec 4, 2009 | Mixx · AustinHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 17, 2009 | The Fly · LondonHeadlinerwith This Life Scandal, Housewives (UK) | Headliner | This Life Scandal, Housewives (UK) |
| Apr 8, 1993 | Mean Fiddler · LondonSupportwith Garp | Support | Garp |
| Dec 12, 1992 | The Venue, New Cross · New CrossSupportwith New Fast Automatic Daffodils, The Hinnies | Support | New Fast Automatic Daffodils, The Hinnies |
| Jul 16, 1992 | O2 Forum Kentish Town · Kentish TownSupportwith Martin Stephenson | Support | Martin Stephenson |
| Jun 13, 1992 | The Hop & Grape, University of Manchester · ManchesterSupportwith Martin Stephenson | Support | Martin Stephenson |
| Jun 12, 1992 | University of Wolverhampton at Wulfrun Hall · WolverhamptonSupportwith Martin Stephenson | Support | Martin Stephenson |
Where they play
33 rooms in 20 citiesRooms played most
- The Trunk Space · Phoenix3 shows
- Headhunters · Austin2 shows
- Savoy-teatteri · Helsinki2 shows
- Soda Bar · San Diego2 shows
- Artyard · Frenchtown1 show
Cities played
- Austin12 shows
- Phoenix3 shows
- San Diego3 shows
- Asheville2 shows
- Helsinki2 shows
and 15 other cities
Releases
21 releases, 1998–2023Connecting The Dots
2023
Speicher CD 3
2022
From Zamboja to Solaris and Beyond
Jun 5, 2020 · Album · 30 tracks
Sep 6, 2019 · Album · 13 tracks
My Life on the Line
2012 · Album
Cravings, Lust and Chaos
2010 · Album
Greatest Hug's
2009
Wax:On Compilation Series No1
2009
God Gasm
2007 · Album
Heroes
2007
The Platform
2006
Sam The Same
2006
The Angry Ghost
2005
The Happy Monster
2005
Lickable
2002 · Album
Auto/Erotic/Life
1999 · Ep
Drug Gasm
1998 · Album
Countdown/Start/An Ort
Album
Album
Album
Lineup
No current lineup on record.
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| HUG on Bandcamp | Artist facts |
| Bandcamp | Artist facts, Releases, Photos |
| Hug on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Hug on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.