Starset

Starset
Background information
Origin Columbus, Ohio, United States
Genres Alternative rock,[1] electronic rock,[1] hard rock[2]
Years active 2013-present
Labels Razor & Tie
Associated acts Downplay
Website http://www.starsetonline.com
Members Dustin Bates
Ron DeChant
Brock Richards
Adam Gilbert

Starset is an American alternative rock band from Columbus, Ohio, United States.[3] Formed by Dustin Bates in 2013,[4] they released their debut album Transmissions the following year.[5][6][7]

History

Formation and Transmissions (2013-present)

Starset was formed by Downplay vocalist Dustin Bates in 2013 and he takes the roles of lead singer and songwriter whilst also playing the keyboard.[8] Bates' interest in Space was first fueled when acquiring his PhD in electrical engineering as he studied at Ohio University. He also has completed research for the U.S. Air Force and taught at the International Space University.[9]

The band released their debut album Transmissions on July 8, 2014.[10] Starset is part of the group, The Starset Society, who are meant to help develop on the scientific and political themes of Transmissions. The music on Transmissions has been compared to the style of Linkin Park, Breaking Benjamin, Skillet, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Three Days Grace and Red.[7][11]

Rob Graves, who produced, "Transmissions," announced on January 26th, 2016 that the making of Starset's sophomore record, "officially commenced."[12]

Musical style

Starset's musical style is described by Erie Times-News' Dave Richards as "blend[ing] the progressive aspirations of Muse with the openhearted approach of emo and muscular power of bands like Breaking Benjamin."[2] Their style is described by Bates himself as "blending symphonics with electronics with riff-driven, baritone guitar hard rock."[2] Influences of Starset include Hans Zimmer, Nine Inch Nails, Sigur Ros, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Deftones, Angels and Airwaves and Breaking Benjamin.[2]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Year Label Chart Positions
US
[13]		 US
Hard Rock
[13]		 US
Rock
[13]		 US
Alt.
[13]		 US
Dig.
[13]
Transmissions [14] 2014 Razor & Tie 49 5 16 12 24

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Main.
[15]		 US Rock
[13]
"My Demons" 2013 5 26 Transmissions
"Carnivore" 2014 16 —
"Halo" 2015 16 41

Band members

timeline

Touring members

  • Mariko M - violin, cello (2014-15)
  • Nneka Lyn - cello (2016)

References

  1. 1 2 Timothy Monger (2014-07-08). "Transmissions - Starset | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Richards, Dave (September 10, 2015). "Cinematic band Starset opens for Breaking Benjamin". Erie Times-News. Ken Nelson. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Starset sign to Razor & Tie". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "Starset Premiere Video Trailer for New Album, Transmissions". Revolvermag.com. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "Starset". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Starset: Transmissions review". The Front Row Report. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  7. 1 2 Palmer, Josh (July 8, 2014). "Album: Starset – Transmissions". Dead Press! - Alternative music news, reviews, interviews and more!. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  8. ↑ "POZ Showcase: Starset — PropertyOfZack". Propertyofzack.com. 2014-08-10. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  9. ↑ "Starset band biography" (PDF). Isolmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  10. ↑ "STARSET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM TRANSMISSIONS ON JULY 8th : Razor & Tie Direct L.L.C.". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  11. ↑ Vogel, Thomas; Schäfer, Torsten; Abresche, Thomas; Karstedt, Jörn; Heymann, Peter; Reinbold, Kai; Pilgrim, Thomas; Gnuch, Kym; Rössler, Erik; Medusa (2015). "Soundcheck". Sonic Seducer (in German). Vol. 22 no. 1. p. 75.
  12. ↑ "Rob Graves on Twitter: "As of 4 pm eastern today, the making of Starset 2 has officially commenced."". Twitter. 2009-09-10. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mark Deming. "Starset - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  14. ↑ Jim Ryan. "Starset: Band name bears vague scientific message". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  15. ↑ "Starset". Billboard.com. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
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