The Hush Sound

The Hush Sound
The Hush Sound performing on August 5, 2008.
Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Indie pop, alternative rock, indie rock, jangle pop
Years active	2004–2008, 2012–present
Labels	Independent, LAB Records (UK/Europe), Pipe & Hat (Canada), Decaydance/Fueled by Ramen
Associated acts	Gold Motel, Stamps, Debate Team, Until Sundown, Patrick Stump, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Phantom Planet, JJAMZ
Website	www.thehushsound.org
Members	Bob Morris Darren Wilson Greta Salpeter Chris Faller
Past members	Mike Leblanc Tiane Duval

The Hush Sound is an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Initially named "The Hush," the band later changed its name to "The Hush Sound" due to the discovery of a rapper with the same name. The band consists of Bob Morris (vocals and guitar), Mike Leblanc (bass guitar and vocals), Darren Wilson (drums, percussion and vocals), and Greta Salpeter (vocals and piano). Chris Faller (bass guitar) left the band in October 2008 but returned in late 2012.

In 2005, the band released their first studio album, So Sudden. Their second studio album, Like Vines, was released in 2006 under the independent record label, Fueled by Ramen. Their third album, Goodbye Blues, was recorded in October and November 2007 in Los Angeles and was released March 18, 2008.

The Hush Sound was on hiatus from 2008 to 2012. They played shows together sporadically during this period, but have recently stated that they are back together and recording new music. In Spring 2013, they released a new EP, "Forty Five" and announced a forthcoming full-length record.

The Hush Sound was founded by Greta Salpeter and Bob Morris. The two met when Greta was in 7th grade and Bob was in 10th. Bob had always been a player and performer of rock music, whereas Greta was a classical pianist. The band formed in late 2004/early 2005, while writing songs they felt worthy of publication. During their early years in the Chicago community of Pilsen, they would hold practice in Throop Park and play live for the Razas. In their early work, the band dealt mostly with acoustic music. Once the band decided that a piano and guitar were not enough for the sound it wished to achieve, the band members started searching for a drummer and a bass player willing to join their band. They soon recruited bassist Chris Faller and drummer Darren Wilson who had played in a previous band together, "Until Sundown."