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Pianist Peter Hum Opens Up About His New Album and Musical Inspirations: Something Else! Interview

Pianist Peter Hum Opens Up About His New Album and Musical Inspirations: Something Else! Interview

Ottawa-based pianist, composer and bandleader Peter Hum sat down to talk with S. Victor Aaron of Something Else! and opens up about his new album ‘Steps to Redemption.’

James Brandon Lewis Quartet - 'Omni' (2026)

James Brandon Lewis Quartet – ‘Omni’ (2026)

There’s no limit to what Lewis can conceive and put into action and ‘Omni’ is yet another major achievement for him and his Quartet.

Huntertones, "Melodian" from 'Transmission' (2026): Sneak Peek

Huntertones, “Melodian” from ‘Transmission’ (2026): Sneak Peek

Here is “Melodian,” a single from the upcoming album ‘Transmission’ by the horn-led funk-soul sextet the Huntertones.

Supertramp - 'Crime of the Century: In Concert at Hammersmith Odeon 1975' (2026)

Supertramp – ‘Crime of the Century: In Concert at Hammersmith Odeon 1975’ (2026)

This Hammersmith performance finally fills an important gap in Supertramp’s visual history, capturing the classic lineup at the precise moment they were conquering the world.

OM - 'Südpol' (2026)

OM – ‘Südpol’ (2026)

The dogged determination of OM can be heard within the steely music they made on ‘Südpol.’

How Wild Cherry's Self-Titled Debut Went Way Beyond 'Play That Funky Music'

How Wild Cherry’s Self-Titled Debut Went Way Beyond ‘Play That Funky Music’

Released 50 years ago this month, ‘Wild Cherry’ built on the success of their chart-topping first single to become a freakingly fine funkfest.

Peter Hum - 'Steps To Redemption' (2026)

Peter Hum – ‘Steps To Redemption’ (2026)

‘Steps To Redemption’ makes it four winning records in a row for Ottawa’s appealing pianist/composer/bandleader Peter Hum.

Ivo Perelman + Damon Smith - 'Duologue: Core of Existence' (2026)

Ivo Perelman + Damon Smith – ‘Duologue: Core of Existence’ (2026)

With ‘Duologue: Core of Existence,’ Ivo Perelman found yet another perfect duet partner in bassist Damon Smith.

Yes - 'Aurora' (2026)

Yes – ‘Aurora’ (2026)

What makes Yes’ ‘Aurora’ compelling is not that it recreates Yes’ past, but that the album acknowledges what came before while moving forward.

Cindy Blackman Santana, "Illumination" from 'Coherence' (2026): Sneak peek

Cindy Blackman Santana, “Illumination” from ‘Coherence’ (2026): Sneak peek

Here is the advance single “Illumination” from Cindy Blackman Santana’s upcoming album ‘Coherence.’