Kyle Hume - It's A Zoo Out There

Kyle Hume brings his It's A Zoo Out There tour to A&R Music Bar on Friday, November 13, with Sammy Rash opening the bill. Hume is a pop artist from Louisville, Kentucky, and this stop in Columbus is part of the run supporting his album It's A Zoo Out There.

If you're coming to the show with only a vague idea of his catalog, there's plenty to get your ears around before the night. The album It's A Zoo Out There is the center of the tour, but he's put out a string of singles that have built his name along the way: "FINE," "IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN," "HAPPY," "PEOPLE PLEASER," and "Hard to Be Nice." He's known for empathetic songwriting that connects with a global audience, and that's the core of what he does—pop songs that lean into the personal and the relatable. He's also mentioned he has a ton of new ideas coming, so there's a sense that the record isn't the final word.

There's a bit of a story behind how he works, too. Hume studied computer science in college and turned down every label offer he received, preferring to share his music directly with his fans. It's a choice that puts him in charge of his own releases and how they reach people, rather than handing the keys over to a label. That independence is part of the way he's built his following.

Doors open at 7 PM at A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215. With Sammy Rash opening, it's a full night of pop on the bill.