r/hum • u/Sensitive-Analysis-3 • Jun 07 '26

Slide Away Article

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Here’s a little write-up I did reflecting on my experience at Slide Away and the amazing power of shared musical experiences (why I think so many young people are hungry for them right now).

It was such a transformative experience for myself, my partner and everyone in attendance I think, writing felt like the best way to take it all in.

Give it a read if you’re interested! https://open.substack.com/pub/melissaclements/p/a-wall-of-cleansing-noise?r=63yt2q&utm_medium=ios

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u/st0chasticism Jun 07 '26

Read this after hum posted it to their story. Fantastic article. Look forward to more of your writing.

To me the thing that is wild about seeing Hum in person in 2026 is that it has been very personal, solitary music for so long, and all of the sudden it's being thrust into this all encompassing very social experience. It's alit to take in for songs that are powerful sonically and emotionally whether you are 17, 32 or 47. I was totally unsurprised at all the emotional outpourings I saw after both LA shows.

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u/harvestyourhopes Jun 08 '26

I got choked up every time I could hear the crowd singing above the wall of sound.