STARSET kick off their newest era with a dark, synth-driven new single and cinematic video
STARSET have officially entered their next chapter with the release of their new single “p a r a d 0 x 1 c”, accompanied by a striking new music video that once again pushes the Columbus, Ohio band’s signature collision of rock, electronic music and science fiction into unfamiliar territory.
“p a r a d 0 x 1 c” finds STARSET operating in a darker and more seductive space. Built around pulsing synths, atmospheric textures and explosive guitar work, the track has the kind of hypnotic momentum that has become central to the band’s identity while still feeling like a step forward.
Rather than simply blending genres, STARSET have made a career out of building entire worlds around their music. Their latest single continues that tradition, combining cinematic electronic elements with guitar-heavy alternative rock and emotionally charged hooks.
The result is an atmospheric, futuristic track that feels less like a conventional rock single and more like another transmission from the STARSET universe.
The accompanying video takes that concept even further, delivering the cryptic, dystopian imagery fans have come to expect from the band. It is visually ambitious, deliberately mysterious and packed with the kind of world-building that encourages viewers to look for deeper meaning.
And judging by the early reaction from fans, the approach is connecting.
Comments surrounding the video have praised the band’s ability to turn every release into an experience rather than simply another song. Fans have described the video as cinematic, mysterious and otherworldly, with several pointing to STARSET’s continuing ability to make their science-fiction concepts feel larger than life.
One fan summed up the sentiment simply: “This band is not a band, is an experience.”
Another praised the band’s visual storytelling, while others called the new track a masterpiece and highlighted the energy of both the song and video. The response also shows how deeply STARSET’s audience has connected with the band’s larger sci-fi mythology, even when the meaning behind the imagery remains deliberately elusive.
That sense of mystery has been part of STARSET’s DNA since the band emerged in 2013.
Over the years, STARSET have developed into one of modern rock’s most distinctive acts, combining music with elaborate storytelling, futuristic visuals and immersive live productions. The band’s breakout hit “My Demons” helped establish them as a major force in alternative and active rock, while their catalogue has gone on to generate billions of streams worldwide.
STARSET’s success has extended well beyond streaming numbers. The band has earned RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications, multiple Billboard Mainstream Rock Top 10 hits and a dedicated international following.
Their concerts have become an extension of the band’s storytelling, incorporating theatrical production and science-fiction imagery to create an experience that goes far beyond a traditional rock show.
Now, with “p a r a d 0 x 1 c,” STARSET appear ready to begin another chapter.
And if the reaction to the first glimpse of this new era is any indication, their audience is more than ready to follow wherever the transmission leads next.
STARSET will also hit the road this fall alongside Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle and Kami Kehoe, bringing their increasingly ambitious live production back to audiences across North America.
The new era has begun.
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