Essie and The Hum
Ethereal indie rock folk band, from Portland, Oregon.
Named one of Portland’s Best New Bands of 2026.
Willamette Week named us one of Portland's Best New Bands of 2026 — and told our story along the way.
Meet Essie and The Hum.
At the center of the four-piece, Essie Humberston’s storytelling and chants anchor an ethereal, shoegazey dreamscape.
Essie's guitar and vocals are elevated by the fluid rhythm section of Jaxx Ward on bass, Steven Douglas on drums, and Paul Danowski on lead guitar.
Together, the four move effortlessly from slow-burn ballads to full-throttle rock — sometimes within the same song.
Watch the Full Live Set from Clay St. Studios
Our first album release, recorded live from Clay St. Studios in September, 2025.
Silhouette of Essie Humberston at Mother Foucault's Bookshop.
Paul Danowski playing the white Stratocaster at Mother Foucault's Bookshop.
Jaxx Ward playing their bass through a blurred, circular frame at Mother Foucault's.
Black and white photo of Steven Douglas playing drums, at Mother Foucault's Bookshop.
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