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The Archivist

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The Archivist digs forgotten public-domain recordings out of the vault and plays them end to end — uncut, full-length, surface and all. On the dial you get a taste; here is the whole record. The free, complete companion to The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. The full station lives at thehumfm.com.

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The Hum FM

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Music

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thehumfm.com

Latest episode

Nov 1, 2026

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Episodes

Serenade Aan Donna Maria 13.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — George Hofmann, 1923. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Serenade Aan Donna Maria, recorded in 1923. A recording older than...

Prize Song 12.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — André Benoist, Albert Spalding, Richard Wagner, 1915. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Prize Song, recorded in 1915. A re...

The Song Of Ages 10.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Metropolitan Quartet, I. H. Meredith, 1918. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is The Song Of Ages, recorded in 1918. A record...

Léon Beyle Félicien David Le Désert Hymne À La Nuit Gramophone P 92 Enregistré Le 23 09.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1908. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Léon Beyle Félicien David Le Désert Hymne À La Nuit Gramophone P 92 Enregi...

Pale Moon (An Indian Love Song) 08.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Arthur Middleton, Frederic Knight Logan, 1920. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Pale Moon (An Indian Love Song), recorded...

Rosa Raisa, Vincenzo Bellini, Norma, Casta Diva 07.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1920. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Rosa Raisa, Vincenzo Bellini, Norma, Casta Diva, recorded in 1920. A recor...

Troubadour Duett Runge Jörn 06.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Gertrud RUNGE - Sopran, Karl JÖRN - Tenor, 1905. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Troubadour Duett Runge Jörn, recorded i...

Viktoria Kavetskaia, Paolo Tosti, Serenata, Hmb 56 05.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1925. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Viktoria Kavetskaia, Paolo Tosti, Serenata, Hmb 56, recorded in 1925. A re...

Louise Homer, Amilcare Ponchielli, La Gioconda, Voce Di Donna 04.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1906. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Louise Homer, Amilcare Ponchielli, La Gioconda, Voce Di Donna, recorded in...

Virginia Song 03.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — J.W. Myers, 1908. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Virginia Song, recorded in 1908. A recording older than nearly everyon...

Till the Clouds Roll By (World War I Song) (1917) 02.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Ann Wheaton & James Harrod, 1917. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Till the Clouds Roll By (World War I Song) (1917), rec...

Duet For One Violin X-47904 01.08.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Scott SKINNER - Violine, 1905. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Duet For One Violin X-47904, recorded in 1905. A recordin...

Uncle Josh at the Opera 31.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Cal Stewart, 1908. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Uncle Josh at the Opera, recorded in 1908. A recording older than nea...

The Prisoner`s Song 30.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Vernon Dalhart (Guy Massey), 1924. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is The Prisoner`s Song, recorded in 1924. A recording ol...

( Down By The) O Hi O ( I've Got The Sweetest Little O, My! O!) Billy Murray & Billy 29.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Billy Murray, Billy Jones, 1912. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is ( Down By The) O Hi O ( I've Got The Sweetest Little O,...

Stand Up And Sing For Your Father An Old Time Tune 28.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — J. Harold Murray, Gladys Rice, Ray Perkins, 1921. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Stand Up And Sing For Your Father An O...

Mignon Kennst Du Das Land Stückgold Vox 1216 27.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Grete STÜCKGOLD - Sopran, 1923. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Mignon Kennst Du Das Land Stückgold Vox 1216, recorded i...

Ye Who Have Yearned Alone 26.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Rosa Raisa, Vocalion Orchestra, Tschaikowsky, 1921. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Ye Who Have Yearned Alone, recorded...

Armorer's Song 25.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Marcel Braslau, 1920. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Armorer's Song, recorded in 1920. A recording older than nearly ev...

Aureliano Pertile, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Pagliacci, Serenade D' Arlechino, Cigale D 9422 24.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1923. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Aureliano Pertile, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Pagliacci, Serenade D' Arlechino,...

Hoffmanns Erzählungen: Barcarole (7-34000) 23.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Geraldine FARRAR -Sopran; Antonio SCOTTI - Bariton, 1909. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Hoffmanns Erzählungen: Barcaro...

The Opera House At Pun'Kin Centre 22.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — CAL STEWART, 1919. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is The Opera House At Pun'Kin Centre, recorded in 1919. A recording olde...

Edmond Clément Léo Delibes Lakmé Fantaisie Aux Divins Mensonges Pathé Saphir R. 2. N° 21.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1916. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Edmond Clément Léo Delibes Lakmé Fantaisie Aux Divins Mensonges Pathé Saph...

Tino Pattiera; Giacomo Puccini, La Tosca, ELucevan Le 9 Stelle 20.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1922. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Tino Pattiera; Giacomo Puccini, La Tosca, ELucevan Le 9 Stelle, recorded i...

Tito Schipa, Padilla, Princessita 19.07.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1925. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Tito Schipa, Padilla, Princessita, recorded in 1925. A recording older tha...

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