Hum's final studio album Downward Is Heavenward will be reissued on 180 gm vinyl later this year. The double vinyl release was cut from analog masters and includes three b-sides. The b-sides have not been revealed yet, though it seems likely that the release will include two songs from the album sessions that were previously issued as bonus tracks ("Aphids" and "Puppets.") The official release date for the reissue has not yet been announced but is expected sometime in November.
Meanwhile, as previously reported Matt Talbott of Hum is heading out on the road for a handful of living room shows in the Midwest. Talbott will be performing songs from his band Centaur, as well as covers, and new solo material in intimate spaces without a soundsystem. Don't expect to hear Hum classics -- Talbott says he likely won't be playing anything from Hum's catalog because he thinks it "might be best to keep that music with the band."
The shows will be hosted by fans in private locations (living rooms, basements, etc) and the location will remain private except to those who purchase tickets.
The tour itinerary includes a November 3rd date in Grand Rapids. Tickets for the show are available here. Head here for ticket links to all of the shows.
Matt Talbott - Living Room tour
Nov 01 –- Indianapolis IN
Nov 02 –- Columbus, OH
Nov 03 –- Grand Rapids, MI
Nov 15 –- Channahon, IL
Nov 16 –- Chicago, IL
Nov 17 –- Skokie, IL
Nov 29 –- Glen Carbon, IL
Nov 30 –- St Louis, MO
Dec 01 –- Carbondale, IL
Published October 4th, 2018