The Set

Aside from being the Lutefisk capital of the world, the Twin Cities didn’t have much to be proud of; that is, until The Set exploded onto the scene. With influences that range from African war chants to whistling, The Set is more than a band... they’re a revolution... disguised as a band. In the spring of 2010, the band released their debut five-song EP to earth-shattering critical acclaim. The Set’s recent emergence has been part of a lengthy evolution. The band came into fruition in part because of lead singer/guitarist Case Shannon’s years of traveling, writing, and individual recognition. In the years prior to The Set’s formation, Shannon was an established singer-songer, gaining accolades and exposure thanks to a solo showcase at SXSW in 2008 that lead to subsequent radio play on over 200 college radio stations.

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In 2009, while attending college in St. Paul, Shannon met guitarist Mike McCool, who had sewed his oats at the Berklee College of Music, then intentionally forgot everything he had ever learned about music, only to reinvent music entirely. The two formed the band shortly thereafter. In the summer of 2010, still without a permanent bassist, the band recruited Matt Ritterspach, who had previously played in the Los Angeles-based band P.S. Nevermind. Now with drummer Malcolm Browne, the current lineup has been playing notable Twin Cities venues such as the Fine Line Music Café, the Triple Rock Social Club, 400 Bar and the Turf Club.

The Set strives to couple the authenticity of rock music from the days of yesterfar with the vibrant indie pop music of today. On their debut EP, the driving rhythm section on songs like “The Safety” and “Still” anchor and compliment the songs beautifully against Shannon’s gravely vocals and McCool’s swelling hooks. The Set is poised to bring back nostalgia the only way they know how: by delivering organic pop music with modern rock influences. More than anything else, The Set is seeking to connect themselves with their audience like the artists of yesteryear mastered so well.