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'''Venus Hum''' is an [[Electronic music|electronic]] [[pop music]] group from [[Nashville, Tennessee]], consisting of vocalist Annette Strean and multi-instrumentalists [[Kip Kubin]] and Tony Miracle.<ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/venus-hum-photos-20030923 Rolling Stone]</ref> Miracle has a rare heart condition which results in perpetually hearing his own heartbeat in his ears. This condition is known as "[[venous hum]]", from which the group's name is derived.
'''Venus Hum''' is an [[Electronic music|electronic]] [[pop music]] group from [[Nashville, Tennessee]], consisting of vocalist Annette Strean and multi-instrumentalists [[Kip Kubin]] and Tony Miracle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180423033457/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/venus-hum-photos-20030923 Rolling Stone]</ref> Miracle has a rare heart condition which results in perpetually hearing his own heartbeat in his ears. This condition is known as "[[venous hum]]", from which the group's name is derived.


Their first full-length album, titled ''[[Big Beautiful Sky (Venus Hum)|Big Beautiful Sky]]'' was released in 2003. Venus Hum toured with and opened for [[Blue Man Group]], with Strean providing vocals on "[[I Feel Love]]".
Their first full-length album, titled ''[[Venus Hum (album)|Venus Hum]]'', was released in 2001. ''[[Big Beautiful Sky (Venus Hum)|Big Beautiful Sky]]'' was released two years later. Also in 2003, Venus Hum toured with and opened for [[Blue Man Group]], with Strean providing vocals on "[[I Feel Love]]".


After their collaboration with [[J.J. Abrams]] (''[[Alias (TV series)|Alias]]'', ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', ''[[Mission: Impossible III]]''), and their subsequent creation of the EP ''[[Songs for Superheroes (Venus Hum)|Songs for Superheroes]]'', it was uncertain whether Venus Hum would release any new material. Strean had developed painful [[vocal fold nodules]] and needed a speech pathologist to relearn her singing ability. Kip diversified, furthering his interest in filmmaking, becoming a director of [[music videos]], [[electronic press kit]]s and special features. Tony traveled, living in [[Los Angeles]] and [[Cincinnati]] and releasing an experimental solo album under the moniker "Satellite City".
After their collaboration with [[J. J. Abrams]] (''[[Alias (TV series)|Alias]]'', ''[[Lost (2004 TV series)|Lost]]'', ''[[Mission: Impossible III]]''), and their subsequent creation of the EP ''Songs for Superheroes'', it was uncertain whether Venus Hum would release any new material. Strean had developed painful [[vocal fold nodules]] and needed a speech pathologist to relearn her singing ability. Kip diversified, furthering his interest in filmmaking, becoming a director of [[music videos]], [[electronic press kit]]s and special features. Tony traveled, living in [[Los Angeles]] and [[Cincinnati]] and releasing an experimental solo album under the moniker "Satellite City".


After a two-year hiatus, the group reorganized and released a new album, ''[[The Colors In The Wheel (Venus Hum)|The Colors In The Wheel]]'' on July 25, 2006 under the Mono-Fi Records label, which they described as "unconventional, three-dimensional and completely five-sensual" featuring an edgier sound than their previous work.
After a two-year hiatus, the group reorganized and released a new album, ''[[The Colors in the Wheel]]'' on July 25, 2006, under the Mono-Fi Records label, which they described as "unconventional, three-dimensional and completely five-sensual" featuring an edgier sound than their previous work.


In the second half of 2008, the band returned to the studio to work on material for a new album, culminating in the October 6th, 2009 release of ''Mechanics & Mathematics''.
In the second half of 2008, Venus Hum returned to the studio to work on material for a new album, culminating in the October 6th, 2009 release of ''Mechanics & Mathematics''. ''Best Remodeled'', a [[remix album]], was released on November 18, 2016. From July through December 2020, the band released a series of singles which were later included on the album ''Kindness Rages On'', released on August 23, 2021.


==Blue Man Group==
==Blue Man Group==
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==Discography==
==Discography==
===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
*''[[Big Beautiful Sky]]'' (April 1, 2003)
*''Venus Hum'' (2001)
*''The Colors In The Wheel'' (July 25, 2006)
*''[[Big Beautiful Sky (Venus Hum)|Big Beautiful Sky]]'' (April 1, 2003)
*''[[The Colors in the Wheel]]'' (July 25, 2006)
*''Mechanics & Mathematics'' (October 6, 2009)
*''Mechanics & Mathematics'' (October 6, 2009)
*''Best Remodeled'' (November 18, 2016)
*''Best Remodeled'' (November 18, 2016)
* ''Kindness Rages On'' (August 23, 2021)


===EPs===
===EPs===
*''Promo Fun Kit'' (1999)
*''Promo Fun Kit'' (1999)
*''[[Switched on Christmas (Venus Hum)|Switched on Christmas]]'' (2000)
*''Switched on Christmas'' (2000)
*''Hummingbirds'' (CD and vinyl) (October 22, 2002)
*''Hummingbirds'' (CD and vinyl) (October 22, 2002)
*''[[Songs for Superheroes (Venus Hum)|Songs for Superheroes]]'' (January 1, 2004)
*''Songs for Superheroes'' (January 1, 2004)
*''Yes and No (2006)
*''Yes and No (2006)
*''Pink Champagne (2006)
*''Surgery in the Sky'' (2007)
*''Surgery in the Sky'' (2007)


===Singles===
===Singles===
*''Montana'' (CD and vinyl) (2003)
*"Montana" (CD and vinyl) (2003)
*''Soul Sloshing'' (CD and vinyl) (2003)
*"Soul Sloshing" (CD and vinyl) (2003)
*"Long Live the Lady" (2020)
*"Christmas & You" (2020) (streaming only)
*"Dust" (2020)
*"Look" (2020)
*"Whether or Not" (2020)
*"Where You Are" (2020)
*"Sing Like a Bird" (2022)
*"Carol of the Bells" / "Carol of the Bells (Instrumental)" (2022) (streaming only)
*"Busy is the New Fine" (2023)
*"I Feel Love" (2023)
*"Cold is Clean (2023)


==References==
==References==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060325083935/http://www.nettwerk.com/artistpage.jsp?artist_id=1235&mode=bio Nettwerk America's Venus Hum artist site]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060325083935/http://www.nettwerk.com/artistpage.jsp?artist_id=1235&mode=bio Nettwerk America's Venus Hum artist site]
*[https://venushum.bandcamp.com/ Venus Hum Bandcamp]
*[https://venushum.bandcamp.com/ Venus Hum Bandcamp]
*[https://www.facebook.com/venushumofficial/ Venus Hum Facebook]


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Revision as of 09:30, 21 May 2024

Venus Hum
Venus Hum in 2008
Background information
OriginNashville, Tennessee, United States
GenresElectronic, pop
Years active1999 –present
LabelsMCA, Nettwerk
Websitevenushum.com

Venus Hum is an electronic pop music group from Nashville, Tennessee, consisting of vocalist Annette Strean and multi-instrumentalists Kip Kubin and Tony Miracle.[1] Miracle has a rare heart condition which results in perpetually hearing his own heartbeat in his ears. This condition is known as "venous hum", from which the group's name is derived.

Their first full-length album, titled Venus Hum, was released in 2001. Big Beautiful Sky was released two years later. Also in 2003, Venus Hum toured with and opened for Blue Man Group, with Strean providing vocals on "I Feel Love".

After their collaboration with J. J. Abrams (Alias, Lost, Mission: Impossible III), and their subsequent creation of the EP Songs for Superheroes, it was uncertain whether Venus Hum would release any new material. Strean had developed painful vocal fold nodules and needed a speech pathologist to relearn her singing ability. Kip diversified, furthering his interest in filmmaking, becoming a director of music videos, electronic press kits and special features. Tony traveled, living in Los Angeles and Cincinnati and releasing an experimental solo album under the moniker "Satellite City".

After a two-year hiatus, the group reorganized and released a new album, The Colors in the Wheel on July 25, 2006, under the Mono-Fi Records label, which they described as "unconventional, three-dimensional and completely five-sensual" featuring an edgier sound than their previous work.

In the second half of 2008, Venus Hum returned to the studio to work on material for a new album, culminating in the October 6th, 2009 release of Mechanics & Mathematics. Best Remodeled, a remix album, was released on November 18, 2016. From July through December 2020, the band released a series of singles which were later included on the album Kindness Rages On, released on August 23, 2021.

Blue Man Group

Annette Strean provided vocals for Blue Man Group's cover of "I Feel Love" on their 2003 album The Complex. Venus Hum opened for Blue Man Group on The Complex Rock Tour, and performed with them as well. The band was featured as "rock concert movement number sixty-three." "I Feel Love" was released as a single in 2004.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Venus Hum (2001)
  • Big Beautiful Sky (April 1, 2003)
  • The Colors in the Wheel (July 25, 2006)
  • Mechanics & Mathematics (October 6, 2009)
  • Best Remodeled (November 18, 2016)
  • Kindness Rages On (August 23, 2021)

EPs

  • Promo Fun Kit (1999)
  • Switched on Christmas (2000)
  • Hummingbirds (CD and vinyl) (October 22, 2002)
  • Songs for Superheroes (January 1, 2004)
  • Yes and No (2006)
  • Pink Champagne (2006)
  • Surgery in the Sky (2007)

Singles

  • "Montana" (CD and vinyl) (2003)
  • "Soul Sloshing" (CD and vinyl) (2003)
  • "Long Live the Lady" (2020)
  • "Christmas & You" (2020) (streaming only)
  • "Dust" (2020)
  • "Look" (2020)
  • "Whether or Not" (2020)
  • "Where You Are" (2020)
  • "Sing Like a Bird" (2022)
  • "Carol of the Bells" / "Carol of the Bells (Instrumental)" (2022) (streaming only)
  • "Busy is the New Fine" (2023)
  • "I Feel Love" (2023)
  • "Cold is Clean (2023)

References

  1. ^ Rolling Stone
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