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When the world — and his previous band Star Tropics — crumbled in the early days of the pandemic, Chicago's Loren Vanderbilt began rebuilding himself through song. Daydreaming to the chime of IRS-era R.E.M., Felt, The Railway Children, New Order, and 90's staples like Ride, Pale Saints and Slowdive, he fell backwards in time through records as a means of escape. To break away from the present and embrace the nostalgia of musical eras gone by, Loren formed Humdrum — a band built around his favorite elements of dream-pop, indiepop, shoegaze, and new wave.
On his debut album, "Every Heaven", Loren establishes himself as a talented songwriter and master of melody across 10 tracks brimming with jangly guitars and lovelorn vocals—all punctuated by the pulse of a driving beat. A deeper listen reveals a juxtaposition between the album's carefree melodies, and its sobering truths about the life, loss, and the questions of being a queer 30-something artist. With "Every Heaven" Humdrum has presented 10 songs that speak to life's dynamic moments. And they can't wait for you to hear them.
"Every Heaven" is out October 18th, 2024 via Slumberland Records. Vinyl, CD, and digital purchases can be made at the fine retailers compiled here.
On his debut album, "Every Heaven", Loren establishes himself as a talented songwriter and master of melody across 10 tracks brimming with jangly guitars and lovelorn vocals—all punctuated by the pulse of a driving beat. A deeper listen reveals a juxtaposition between the album's carefree melodies, and its sobering truths about the life, loss, and the questions of being a queer 30-something artist. With "Every Heaven" Humdrum has presented 10 songs that speak to life's dynamic moments. And they can't wait for you to hear them.
"Every Heaven" is out October 18th, 2024 via Slumberland Records. Vinyl, CD, and digital purchases can be made at the fine retailers compiled here.
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p r e v i o u s
June 20, 2025 - Metro - Chicago, Il
June 14, 2025 - Bric-a-Brac Records - Chicago, Il
March 29, 2025 - Fallen Log - Chicago, Il
March 28, 2025 - 7th Street Space - Dekalb, Il
March 8, 2025 - Baker Falls, The New Colossus Festival - New York, NY
March 7, 2025 - Baker Falls, The New Colossus Festival - New York, NY
February 16, 2025 - Schubas - Chicago, Il
December 7, 2024 - Tone Deaf Records - Chicago, Il
November 6, 2024 - Cobra Lounge - Chicago, Il
October 18, 2024 - Album Listening Party + DJ night w/ Smashed Plastic @ Reed's Local
August 6, 2024 - Empty Bottle - Chicago, Il
June 12, 2024 - Fallen Log - Chicago, Il
March 8, 2024 - Burlington - Chicago, Il
June 22, 2023 - Cole's - Chicago, Il
March 2, 2023 - The Hideout - Chicago, Il
January 12, 2023 - Burlington - Chicago, Il
April 2, 2022 - Povos Gallery - Chicago, Il
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