Somerset

Somerset is a rock band hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their sound draws inspiration from fellow Midwestern indie, emo rock, and post-hardcore artists, with notable influences including Hey Mercedes and Braid. The band officially formed in September 2002.

Shortly after their formation, Somerset self-released their debut EP, This Thought Process, in 2003. Later that year, a recording session in September yielded a three-song EP released through the Midwest-based label I Ate Her Records. In 2005, the band signed with the emerging Punknews Records, leading to the release of their first full-length album, Pandora, in August of the same year.