Hum

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.