Rachel Steele and Ava Brennan

The Low Hum

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What if we stopped defining ourselves through the cycles of trauma and started wielding the tools to build a shared reality? Beyond the noise of the news cycle lies a "Low Hum" —the sound of people quietly fixing the systems that run our world. Hosted by Chicago-based multimedia artist Rachel Steele and musician Ava Brennan. The Low Hum is a podcast dedicated to creative practice, community organizing, and world-building. Whether we’re discussing independent political runs, DIY instrumentation, or the healing power of music, our mission is to move from immobilization to agency.

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Rachel Steele and Ava Brennan

Episodes

Concrete Without Shade: Building a Government That Actually Works 17.03.2026 25:04

Most people can name their mayor. Far fewer can name their Cook County Commissioner. In this episode, Rachel Steele talks with Isaiah White about the hidden infrastructure of local government and why it matters more than you think. Overseeing a $10 billion budget, the Cook County Board shapes public healthcare, the justice system, and critical infrastructure for over 5 million residents. Yet many...

Vibrations and Visions: Why We Started the Low Hum 17.03.2026 16:57

Welcome to The Low Hum, a podcast exploring the intersection of creative practice, community organizing, and spiritual life through conversations with diverse world-builders. In this debut episode, hosts Ava Brennan and Rachel Steele introduce themselves, share the story of how they met, and reflect on the experiences that shape their work, including navigating chronic illness as artists and build...