Hum

Bio

Originally comprised of guitarist/vocalist Andy Switzky, guitarist Matt Talbot, bassist Akis Boyatzis, and drummer Jeff Kropp in 1989, Switzky and Talbott first met at the cafe where Andy worked. Prior to forming and settling on the name Hum, Andy Swtisky had played in the local band Designer Mustard Gas with Matt gaining experience with the group We Ate Plato. Following a series of line-up changes which included the arrival of guitarist Balthazar de Lay, Hum recorded their debut demo at Steve Albini’s basement in Chicago.