Somos (band)

Somos is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

Somos
Genres
Years active2012 (2012)–2016, 2017-present
Labels
Members
  • Michael Fiorentino
  • Justin Hahn
  • Evan Deges
Past members
  • Phil Haggerty/Deceased

History

Somos began in July 2012 when they self-released a demo titled Demo 2012.[2]

On March 25, 2014, Somos released their first full-length album titled Temple of Plenty via Tiny Engines.[3][4] On November 4, 2014, Somos released a split with fellow emo band Sorority Noise via Bad Timing Records.[5][6]

On February 24, 2015, Somos and Have Mercy released a split via No Sleep Records.[7][8] On November 30, 2015, Somos announced they have signed to Hopeless Records with plans to release their sophomore full-length album sometime in 2016.[9]

The Somos sophomore release First Day Back took place February 19, 2016.

On December 29, 2016, Somos announced via their Instagram that they would be taking an indefinite break but promised fans that it was not a permanent end to the band.

On August 22, 2017, Somos returned with the release of single "Strangers On the Train".[10]

On August 10, 2019, founding band member Phil Haggerty died.[11]

The Somos third album Prison On A Hill was released August 30, 2019 on Tiny Engines Records and reached #18 on the alternative Billboard music charts.

Band members
  • Michael Fiorentino – Bass and Vocals
  • Phil Haggerty – Guitar, Backing Vocals, Synth
  • Justin Hahn – Guitar
  • Evan Deges – Drums

Discography

Studio albums

  • Temple of Plenty (2014, Tiny Engines)
  • First Day Back (2016, Hopeless Records)
  • Prison On a Hill (2019, Tiny Engines)

Splits

Demos

  • Demo 2012 (2012, self-released)

References
  1. O'Neil, Luke. "As emo revives, Somos revamps". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  2. Shrum, Tony. "Somos Premieres Video; Debut LP Out on Tiny Engines". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  3. Kraus, Brian. "Somos (Tiny Engines) stream new album, 'Temple Of Plenty'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  4. Calianno, Emanuele. "Somos - Temple Of Plenty". The Aquarian. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  5. Shultz, Brian. "SomosSorority Noise Split EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  6. "Somos and Sorority Noise Split 7" Out Now Via Bad Timing Records". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  7. Hill, John. "SOMOS' NEW SONG "STREETS UPON STREETS" WON'T GET OUT OF YOUR DAMN HEAD". Vice. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  8. Sharp, Tyler. "Have Mercy, Somos premiere new split". Alternative Press. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  9. Leak, Brian. "Somos sign to Hopeless Records for sophomore LP". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
  10. "Prison On A Hill, by Somos". Somos.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  11. R.I.P. Somos Guitarist Phil Haggerty. Exclaim!, August 12, 2019.
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