Starset

Starset is a household name in the States. Founded by frontman Dustin Bates in 2013, they got off to a great start back home with their debut ‘Transmissions’ (2014) and the extremely successful single ‘My Demons’. With the release of their second long player ‘Vessels’ and the subsequent deluxe edition ‘Vessels 2.0’, the foursome around frontman Dustin Bates set out to colonise Europe and the rest of the world. Starset are very adept at propagating the ideas behind their concept albums via social media and have even published a novel expanding the original concept of the so-called Starset Society narrative. Their music is generally labelled ‘rock’, with influences ranging from djent, EDM and symphonics to ambient. Their last outing to date, 2021’s ‘Horizons’, is the perfect example of their signature blend of cinematic rock, electronic textures and sci-fi storytelling. Tracks like ‘The Breach’ and ‘Infected’ showcase frontman Dustin Bates’ knack for combining emotional depth with themes exploring isolation, connection and humanity in a world shaped by technology. For fans of Nine Inch Nails, Linkin Park and Muse. #GMM25