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Hum

Hum is an American alternative rock band from Champaign, Illinois, United States. They are best known for their 1995 radio hit "Stars". After initially disbanding in 2000, Hum was largely inactive (save for sporadic performances) until reuniting in 2015 for a series of short tours. On June 23, 2020, the band announced and released Inlet, their first album of new material in over twenty-two years.

The initial line-up of the band formed in 1989, with guitarist Andy Switzky, guitarist Matt Talbott, bass guitarist Akis Boyatzis and drummer Jeff Kropp. Talbott and Switzky met at a cafe named Treno's, in Urbana, Illinois, where Switzky worked. Discussions about music led to the two forming the nucleus of Hum. Talbott had previously played in the local group We Ate Plato and was presently a member of Honcho Overload; Switzky had performed in the semi-serious live band Obvious Man and had studio experience with Designer Mustard Gas.

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Peel first played Hum's material in 1992 via their 'Hello Kitty' single. Further material from the group were played on his radio programmes until 1996 when he played tracks from their You'd Prefer an Astronaut album.

Shows Played[]

HUM_-_Stars

HUM - Stars

1992
1993
1996
  • 09 March 1996: Why I Like The Robins (album - You'd Prefer An Astronaut) Dedicated
  • 15 March 1996: ‘The Pod (LP – You’d Prefer An Astronaut)’ Dedicated
  • 16 March 1996 (BFBS): 'Why I Like The Robins (LP-You'd Prefer An Astronaut)' (Dedicated)

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