Somos (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | July 2012 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles, demos |
Somos is a rock ensemble originating from Boston, Massachusetts, recognized for their fusion of indie rock, emo, pop punk, post-punk, and dream pop styles.
History
Formed in July 2012, Somos introduced themselves with a self-produced Demo 2012. Their first full-length record, Temple of Plenty, was launched on March 25, 2014, under the Tiny Engines label. Later that year, on November 4, they collaborated with emo group Sorority Noise to release a split EP via Bad Timing Records.
On February 24, 2015, Somos partnered with Have Mercy to issue a split through No Sleep Records. By November 30, 2015, the band had secured a contract with Hopeless Records, announcing plans for a second album in 2016. This sophomore effort, First Day Back, debuted on February 19, 2016. To promote the release, the band embarked on tours culminating in their most recent live performance on September 23, 2016, in Toronto.
An indefinite hiatus was declared by Somos on December 29, 2016, via Instagram, though they emphasized that this pause was not permanent.
The group made a comeback on August 22, 2017, unveiling the single "Strangers On the Train". In 2018, work commenced on new material which was confirmed finished in January 2019 in collaboration with producer Jay Maas. On August 10, 2019, founding guitarist Phil Haggerty passed away. Despite this tragedy, Somos released their third studio album Prison On A Hill on August 30, 2019 through Tiny Engines Records. The album achieved a peak position of #18 on the Billboard Alternative charts. Following this release, the band entered another period of inactivity.
Band members
- Final lineup
- Michael Fiorentino – lead vocals and bass (2012–2016, 2017–2019)
- Justin Hahn – guitar (2012–2016, 2017–2019)
- Previous members
- Evan Deges – drums (2012–2016, 2017–2018)
- Phil Haggerty – guitar, backing vocals, synthesizer (2012–2016, 2017–2019; deceased 2019)
Discography
Studio albums
- Temple of Plenty (2014, Tiny Engines)
- First Day Back (2016, Hopeless Records)
- Prison On a Hill (2019, Tiny Engines)
Splits
- Somos/Sorority Noise (2014, Bad Timing Records)
- Somos/Have Mercy (2015, No Sleep Records)
Demos
- Demo 2012 (2012, self-released)