Set And Setting are a young instrumental band from St. Petersburg, Florida, merging metallic rock, drone, ambient textures, and post-rock expansiveness. Their sound has been described by Decibel as “a captivating, wordless, genre amalgam,” while BrooklynVegan praised their ability to shift from “metallic chug to trippy psychedelia to soaring post-rock beauty… like Russian Circles teaming with early Pink Floyd.”
Since their beginnings in 2008 as a small recording project, the band gradually evolved into a full instrumental outfit. Early experimentation with sounds, song structures, and textures eventually solidified into the vision heard on their official releases today.
The core lineup features Shane Handal on guitar, Mark Etherington on drums, Stephen Handal on drums and effects, and Nick Sibilia on bass. The lineup has shifted over the years, with Ryan Fugate on guitar contributing significantly to the early sound, while Ryan Haft often handles engineering and production duties.
Set And Setting focus on instrumental storytelling, building tension and release through metallic riffs, expansive atmospheres, and layered textures. Their compositions move effortlessly between crushing heaviness, hypnotic drones, and soaring post-rock passages.
The band’s work rewards attentive listening, drawing listeners into a world without words where every note, pause, and effect contributes to the overall journey.
We stock Set And Setting audio releases on CD and vinyl only. Availability can fluctuate with pressing runs, so it’s best to secure your favourites while in stock. Key releases include:
Equanimity (2013) – debut album establishing their instrumental, metallic direction
A Vivid Memory (2014) – second full-length via Prosthetic Records, further expanding their sound
Reflectionless (2017) – third album, accompanied by European touring and festival appearances
Tabula Rasa (2018) – fourth album, refining their metallic post-rock and ambient explorations
These releases showcase the band’s progression from experimental garage beginnings to fully realised, high-impact instrumental compositions.
At Eyesore Merch, we carry official Set And Setting audio releases on CD and vinyl, all sourced from trusted labels and distributors to ensure authenticity and quality.
100% official releases are available with fast UK delivery, and you can collect Eye Points to save on future purchases.
While we focus on audio at present, we are looking into sourcing official Set And Setting T-shirts and hoodies in the future.
Experience the dense, expansive, and metallicly atmospheric world of Set And Setting through their official CD and vinyl releases.
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