Starset is an American rock band from Salem, Ohio, formed in 2013. Starset has risen in popularity from expanding its concept albums' ideas on social media platforms, including YouTube. Starset's musical sound has been described as hard rock, electronic rock, alternative rock, and progressive rock, and has also incorporated djent stylings into its sound; Starset lead vocalist Dustin Bates has also described Starset's sound as "cinematic rock." The band's line-up currently consists of Bates (lead vocals, keyboards, soundboard, guitars, production), Ron DeChant (bass, keyboards, backing vocals), Brock Richards (guitars, backing vocals), and Adam Gilbert (drums, percussion).