The Presidents of the United States of America, often shortened to The Presidents, is an American alternative rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1993. Known for their unique use of minimalist instrumentation, the band features a lineup of Chris Ballew, Dave Dederer, and Jason Finn. Ballew's distinctive use of a two-string basitar and Dederer's three-string guitbass contribute to the band's stripped-down sound. Their breakthrough hit, "Lump," from their self-titled debut album, established them as a significant force in the mid-90s alternative rock scene.