Essie and The Hum

Essie and The Hum craft ethereal indie-folk rock shaped by the magic of live performance. Based in Portland, OR, their sound drifts from intimate, slow-burn ballads to full-throttle rock moments, pulling listeners into a wormhole they won’t want to leave.

Every song is written by Essie, whose guitar and vocals are elevated by the fluid rhythm section of Jaxx Ward (bass) and Steven Douglas (drums), with Paul Danowski on lead guitar and background vocals. Together, they create a sound that stretches from slow-burn ballads to funky punk rock.