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Hum

Alternative Rock·Music·indie·United States
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HIDDEN GEM
Incredible quality, almost nobody knows them
LISTENERS
557K
CHAMPIONS
0

Hum is an American alternative rock band from Champaign, Illinois, formed in 1989, best known for their 1995 hit 'Stars'. After disbanding in 2000, they reunited in 2015 and made a notable comeback with their 2020 album 'Inlet' after a two-decade hiatus.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • 1995 hit single 'Stars'
  • Widely regarded as influential cult band
  • Successful comeback after 22-year hiatus
WHAT FANS SAY (5)

YOUD PREFER AN ASTRONAUT IS BACK ON SPOTIFY WE ARE SO BACKKK 🥹✌️

Last.fm user · lastfm

My dad introduced me to this band. My dad kicks ass.

Last.fm user · lastfm

i'm new here and shocked that i am first learning of this band. love the space rock/grunge/emo/slowcore sound.

Last.fm user · lastfm

I wish this band had a better vocalist;

Last.fm user · lastfm

no, to me it sounds like they got seth from accounting doing the vocals

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Hum underrated?

Hum has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 94 out of 100. their quality signals — including fan sentiment, critical reception, and artistic consistency — substantially outpace their current visibility. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including 1995 hit single 'stars'.

Q:What genre is Hum?

Hum works in Alternative Rock originating from United States (Illinois). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Hum has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Alternative Rock scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Hum have?

Hum has approximately 557K monthly listeners on Spotify. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to Hum?

Fans of Hum often also enjoy Failure, Smashing Pumpkins, Quicksand, Deftones, Helmet. These artists share common ground in the Alternative Rock space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Hum's approach to alternative rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Hum more famous?

With a Gap Score of 94/100, Hum's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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