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Hum came out of Champaign, Illinois, in the early nineties, mixing the punch of alternative rock with a punk edge and a heavy, spacey guitar sound that set them apart. They’re best known for “Stars,” a song that captured their mix of melodic hooks and fuzzy, driving rock.
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You’d Prefer an Astronaut (1995). It’s the record where their sound really came together, pairing catchy, melodic vocals with thick, layered guitars and a quiet, spacey vibe. Songs like “Stars” and “The Pod” show off both their hooks and their heavy, atmospheric side.
Biography
Hum is an American alternative rock band from Champaign, Illinois, formed in 1989. The band's longtime lineup consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matt Talbott, bassist Jeff Dimpsey, lead guitarist Tim Lash and drummer Bryan St Pere.
Best known for their 1995 radio hit "Stars", the band released four albums, including two on major label RCA – You'd Prefer an Astronaut (1995) and Downward Is Heavenward (1998) – before disbanding in 2000. Hum sporadically reunited for shows throughout the 2000s before embarking on full tours in 2015. In 2020, the band surprise-released Inlet, their first album in 22 years. Longtime drummer Bryan St. Pere died unexpectedly in 2021, and after a period of silence, Hum returned to live performances in 2026.
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Studio albums
Discography
Official studio albums and EPs.
- 2020InletAlbum
- 1998Downward Is HeavenwardAlbum
- 1995You’d Prefer an AstronautAlbum
- 1993Electra 2000Album
- 1991Fillet ShowAlbum
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