Starset

Starset
Background information
Origin Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Years active 2013–present
Labels Razor & Tie
Website http://www.starsetonline.com
Members Dustin Bates
Ron DeChant
Brock Richards
Adam Gilbert

Starset is an American cinematic rock band from Columbus, Ohio,[3] formed by Dustin Bates in 2013.[4] They released their debut album Transmissions the following year.[5][6][7]

History

Formation and Transmissions (2013–16)

Starset was formed by Downplay vocalist Dustin Bates in 2013, who is also the band's lead singer, songwriter, and keyboardist.[8] Bates' interest in astronomy was first fueled when acquiring his PhD in electrical engineering as he studied at Ohio University. He has also completed research for the US Air Force, and taught at the International Space University.[9] Bates also created the fictional backstory for the band that forms the thematic basis for their music and multimedia.[10] In the backstory, Starset was formed as part of a public outreach initiative by The Starset Society. The Society's aims were to alert the public about the contents of "the Message" the society obtained from an mysterious signal from space.[11] Starset treats their backstory and The Starset Society as real in interviews, with few exceptions.[10]

The band released their debut album Transmissions on July 8, 2014.[12] The music on Transmissions has been compared to the style of Linkin Park, Breaking Benjamin, Skillet, 30 Seconds to Mars, Three Days Grace and Red.[7][13] Along with the digital release of the album, there would be an available copy of a graphic novel from the Starset Society titled "The Prox Transmission."[14][15]

The society announced through social media an official novel titled "The Prox Transmissions" that would be "inbound" on New Year's Eve 2015.[16] The book details the origin and meaning behind the society's message.[17]

Vessels (2016–present)

Rob Graves, who produced Transmissions, announced on January 26, 2016 that the making of Starset's sophomore record has "officially commenced".[18]

Along with the announcement of European tour dates supporting Breaking Benjamin, Starset announced that their second album is "due in the autumn".[19]

On October 4, 2016, Starset posted to their social media an image of "a Marvel graphic novel coming out in fall of 2017", according to an interview with Marvel at New York Comic Con, which will be an "extension" to The Prox Transmissions. Bates also said that the new album will be "even more diverse" than the last and "goes from metal to pop".[20]

The album's first single, "Monster" was released on October 28, 2016.[21] On November 4, 2016, Starset announced their upcoming album "Vessels", and is set to release on January 20, 2017.[22]

Musical style

Starset's musical style is described by Erie Times-News' Dave Richards as "blending the progressive aspirations of Muse with the openhearted approach of emotional and muscular power of bands like Breaking Benjamin".[2] Their style is described by Bates himself as "blending symphonics with electronics and riff-driven, baritone guitar hard rock".[2] Influences of Starset include Hans Zimmer, Nine Inch Nails, Sigur Ros, 30 Seconds to Mars, Deftones, Angels and Airwaves, Red, Skillet and Breaking Benjamin.[2]

Members

Current members
Touring members
  • Mariko M – violin, cello (2014–2015)
  • Nneka Lyn – cello (2016)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Main
[23]		 US Rock
[24]
"My Demons" 2013 5 36 Transmissions
"Carnivore" 2014 16 —
"Halo" 2015 16 —
"Monster" 2016 31 47 Vessels[25]

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. 1 2 "For Russ College alum and Starset frontman Dustin Bates, creativity takes center stage". Russ College of Engineering and Technology. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  11. ↑ "STARSET". Starset official website. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  12. ↑ "STARSET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM TRANSMISSIONS ON JULY 8th : Razor & Tie Direct L.L.C.". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ Dr. Aston Wise. "An Address to the Members". Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  15. ↑ "starset on Twitter" "In addition to the full album stream you can access the graphic novel THE PROX TRANSMISSION".". Twitter. 2014-07-03. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  16. ↑ "The Starset Society on Twitter". Twitter. 2009-09-10. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
  17. ↑ Dan Rys (2016-11-09). "How Rock Band Starset Found Huge Success on YouTube, Without Even Trying". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  18. ↑ "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.
  19. ↑ David Farrell. "Starset announce European dates as main support to Breaking Benjamin". Planet Mosh. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  20. ↑ Blair Marnell (2016-10-06). "New York Comic Con 2016 – Starset Teases Their Marvel Graphic Novel". CraveOnline. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  21. ↑ Devon Anderson (2016-10-28). "NEW SINGLE - STARSET, "Monster" - RockRevolt Mag". RockRevolt Magazine. Retrieved 2016-10-29.
  22. ↑ "STARSET To Release 'Vessels' Album In January; Listen To 'Monster' Single". blabbermouth.net. 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
  23. ↑ "Starset". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Starset". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Starset - MONSTER is available now. New album VESSELS... - Facebook".
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