Starset - Dustin Bates Interview

[@cowsrock1q]

Starset is literally the most interesting band I've ever discovered. Not only do they support a specific awareness, their music alines in a cinematic way, and a novel is being released. PLUS their music is beyond amazing and beautiful. Can we all agree his voice is amazing? You can tell he's one smart guy!

[@lunawolf2151]

cowsrock1q if only everybody understood what the message was...

[@spitz5183]

cowsrock1q If you like electronic rock/alternative rock like starset with space-related themes, listen to "Dreaming" by Dead by April.

[@ohasscrap7745]

Awesome singer , deserves more attention.

[@MK2005XD_OFFICIAL]

I agree

[@noonelooksatusers]

yes

[@MorganWoodrome]

I got to meet them in Houston. I turned around and Dustin was just there, and said hi. I remember it taking me a second to process who I was talking to. They're all so nice. They act like perfectly normal down to earth people. I've got a lot of respect for the bands that don't act like they're too good to talk to the fans.

[@AzraelPercussionNEO]

Allison Woodrome They are all awesome except for their drummer. He is kind of an arse (but I probably think that because I am drummer myself lol and heavy into music)

[@jesslynvazquez3661]

Allison Woodrome WTF 😱 your lucky af 😭😭😭

[@somesortacatperson5492]

I👏🏻need👏🏻to👏🏻meet👏🏻them

[@somesortacatperson5492]

@@AzraelPercussionNEO what’s wrong with Adam? No I wanna know

[@noonelooksatusers]

@@somesortacatperson5492 i wanna know now too?

[@7078tnt]

I'm a lyric junkie and I will never get enough of his music, and he knows this.

[@laiken7761]

+7078tnt you're a nerd cx (you know who I am)

[@BriannaBanana1]

+7078tnt Me, too. If a band or artist doesn't have great lyrics, their chances of becoming one of my top faves are greatly diminished. Dustin is a great lyricist.

[@lolstrass]

I love his voice when he sing and even when he talk!!!!! lol

[@weagerb341]

Just love the band, great singer, greater album, can't wait for more from Starset. Been with the band from day one.

[@JoanneJ]

His voice is so mesmerizing

[@Undine66770]

I know mmm, it's so perfect, like velvet--similar to David Tennant's minus the accent

[@BioCraftHero]

+Undine66770 I must agree with you there. I can also see why the live performances are much more different than studio recordings.

[@somesortacatperson5492]

ikr

[@blueyedone13]

THEY ARE ABOUT TO GET REAAAAAALLLLLL FAMOUS!!!

[@BriannaBanana1]

I learned of Starset because they recently toured with Breaking Benjamin. Back in March, the day before the show, I got on KZbin and pulled up the video for "My Demons" so I could have some idea of who Starset is before going to see them. I fell in love almost instantly. The video started, I realized they had this cool, sci-fi thing going on, and then it hit the chorus and I was sold. Dustin is such a fascinating person with so many talents and I really love his vision for Starset. Watching this interview, he definitely strikes me as the sort who has a grand plan in mind and a specific reason for each of the creative choices he makes. I can't wait to see where Starset goes from here and I hope they come back to Eugene, OR on their next tour, whenever that may be.

[@yoursub8317]

I went to see them Here in Pennsylvania with Breaking Benjamin they need a new Album though this one isn't dead but It's gonna get old soon maybe idk

[@BriannaBanana1]

+Your Sub I don't see myself getting tired of listening to 'Transmissions' any time soon. I've lost count of how many times I've listened to it and it has yet to get old. Lucky for you though, a new album is currently in the works. :) I'm so excited!

[@AzraelPercussionNEO]

Your Sub Transmissions is just one of those few albums, that yes, it MIGHT get old after a while of SUPER CONSTANT REPETITIVE listening, but you know in your head that you will want to listen to them down the road and will have no regrets putting that CD in your CD player. I still find inspiration in this album, I still work out to it at the gym *still* (although now I have been listening to more of Rise Against's Revolutions Per Minute *older music), and would defintely prefer to play Transmissions and my specifically selected and favored music bands over the lame ol' radio any day (although you need the radio to listen to upcoming trends)

[@ogbee9690]

I like breaking benjamin better but I still think these guys are pretty good

[@Arianrhod76]

Just saw them last night in Birmingham with The Pretty Reckless and Halestorm, they were amazing!!! A new fan, right here! They were extremely humble & friendly, autographed my cd and even allowed me to get pics with them! Def. respect!

[@motionlessburningbodies7723]

Lucky :/. I'm trying to get tickets to that tour when they come where I live.

[@lith-o-wisp6579]

fantastic band! wonderful live!!

[@cosmicbenignity8346]

he's a very sophisticated dude

[@hidof9598]

Let's give this Starset universe a name!

[@austinbilbro3382]

saw them last night holy shit they were amazing great performers

[@AzraelPercussionNEO]

Already own the album and love and know almost every song. The Starset Society is going to come out with their own novel. Can't wait until I pick up A COPY!!!!!!!! I hope I get mine signed by Dustin Bates himself woot :D

[@somesortacatperson5492]

My ears… They have been blessed All my senses have been blessed 🥺🥰

[@rosemarybrockway4379]

im loving this band im loving all their songs

[@thevengance]

Dustin has a great vision for Starset and I look forward to following it's evolution over the next few years. Love the album, narrative and their uniqueness. Hope to see them live one day.

[@BlackKnight288]

I saw you guys while you were touring with In This Moment!! It was awesome, it was the first time I heard you guys, and I thought you were awesome!! Definitely won me over as a big fan. Also, it was the one where In This Moment showed up late. You ended playing the first song you played twice.

[@itzbltzr3467]

im happy to say that My Demons has been my fav song since almost a year before the Album came out

[@PansarellaAJ]

Alex Chaplin I remember that. for a while i actually looked at all of Starset's pages on any social media for weeks and last year i was screaming when the album came out. I wish it didn't take them so long to come out with the album.

[@bwc-chvd]

My demons, carnivore, and the let it die remix are still my favorites XD

[@designateddriveranddragons8845]

+MandaloreMaul77 Oh. My. God! You are fricking everywhere! I have seen you on all of the starset vids. I even saw you on Downplay digging in deep (I think that was the title).

[@itzbltzr3467]

atleat you can clealy ee im a huge fan :P

[@bwc-chvd]

TheAnonymousGamer yeo

[@juantoress2391]

love this band I listen to it everyday

[@fallensub2031]

By February I just known "My demons" and I thought "Oh that's a really good song" but I started listening them properly 'till June, now I've been waiting them to get really popular so they can come to México, I love them

[@AzraelPercussionNEO]

STARSET = POST MODERN ROCK (DIVING INTO THE TRANSITION BETWEEN MODERN SOCIETY AND OUR FINAL FRONTER WHICH IS SPACE)...PRAISES TO THIS AMAZING ALBUM (TRANSMITTIONS) FOR COMING OUT. THIS ALBUM SENDS A MESSAGE TO SOCEITY THAT WE SHOULD BE FOCUSING ON GETTING HUMANITY INTO SPACE, EMBRACE THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT OF SCIENCE, NATURE, UNITY,PROGRESSION, STRUGGLE, COMPASSION, LOVE, TEAMWORK, AND INGENUITY. YET CONTINUE TO EMBRACE THE OLD CONCEPTS OF DIVERSITY, UNIQUENESS, SELF-DISCOVERY, FEARLESSNESS, INDEPENDENCE, SELF-WORTH, AND EMBRACING THE CONCEPT OF THE GENINUE SELF....MADE RESPECT FOR PUTTING ELEMENTS OF "NIKOLA TELSA" AND THE TRUE SCIENTIST THAT ADVOCATED FOR A BETTER SOCEITY VERSUS TRYING TO CONTINUE TO SATISFY SOME COMPANY OR CAPITALISTDIC CONCEPT!

[@AzraelPercussionNEO]

Blazing Shadow lame ooh and I am going to go see them on 4/30/2017 (provided we make it that far with our new pres xD) already purchased tickets to FORT ROCK baby. Happy New Year all 😎👍

[@AzraelPercussionNEO]

Blazing Shadow Still need to listen to newer stuff honestly their new song "Monster" was okay and their other uploaded on here is okay also. I will pick up Vessels regardless Jan 20th but Transmissions will always be worth the price paid in gold

[@AzraelPercussionNEO]

Blazing Shadow Thanks brother. I hope you find a good job that you love doing.

[@CherishRhodes]

I love this band. I love all the songs! Thank you guys!

[@darkmaruchan3498]

Look,Son Pure talent man

[@startek119]

Is he wearing a SpaceX shirt? I can not get enough of this band.

[@vimedved7911]

Great band😍😍😍

[@vladimirr6416]

Dude you rock!!!!!!

[@chrisparlette718]

Saw Starset last week in Gilford, New Hampshire. It may sound trite but, their message is changing my life. This tiny blue marble spinning through space is but one of millions of TRILLIONS! I pose this question to any neigh-sayers, Have you ever experienced anything that makes you feel truly human?? Alone we shall fade away, Together we CAN survive!

[@atlas9852]

this band is the single greatest thing ever. fight me.

[@powercatsp]

WIN THEM OVER!!!! Also-- please do the audio-book for your novel!

[@gizmogyrl]

Philly shout out! Come back!!

[@DuskBladeHeart1oo]

They're going to be releasing a book?? Oooo!! Excite!

[@davinery8282]

Ótima Banda , simplesmente uma das minhas favoritas , Dustin canta muito!!

[@mr.vortex1]

I love the idea of a novel to explain what the message and story is behind STARSET! My only question is who's writing it??

[@hidof9598]

Some studio connection or fan?

[@clarewatkins3663]

He wrote it

[@brando6136]

Saw them at Rocklahoma in May :)

[@monicamarcello8091]

Da quando lo conosco (solo 3 mesi!), ascolto solo Downplay, Starset, MNQN. Totalmente drogata dalla voce e dalla musica e i testi di Dustin Bates. Vivo su due pianeti, adesso. Mi hai ridato la vita. 🥰😍 Grazie. 🙏🧡

[@gabyrodriguez8489]

I've seen them twice and he's correct the show gets better! Definitely great performance.

[@bridgetallen7544]

My guy! 💜💜💜💜

[@Ancestorsofmusic]

[@pixelkit03]

Amazing band. I am surprised there are no songs on the radios I use. You guys deserve to be known better

[@dianadorilace3030]

🔥🔥🔥

[@cjsm935]

I met dustin in real life. And honestly such a great person

[@gabrialkauffmannn2737]

i went and saw them at the surf with breaking Benjamin, got pictures with all of them

[@garrickanderson254]

Omg they have to come to idaho :(

[@powerhouse6165]

4 years later they've come here 3 times that I know of and they rocked every time

[@jhowever9126]

These guys are from the midwest. They've probably seen all the cooler big cities. Interesting he mentions history. Historical stuff is everywhere but that is vague. It's so poppy sounding that people will latch fast but I'm curious about the serious long term direction. I am going to assume he is a parent like myself. The videos say a lot. Just sincerely invite someone like N.D.T. to be in a video next time. That guy loves music.

[@sixtearsgalaxy]

👏

[@yk_Its_jax]

omg he looks way different now He doesn’t have his arm sleeve of tattoos and he is skinnier and just looks like he has a baby face

[@bindileigh7372]

Bowie😭😭😭😭

[@mariaxi_mari]

His voice is too Sexy *drools*

[@sagisdoodleverse9696]

Cherry Mari Dragneel hahahaha...... Oh well...

[@jamesdean6478]

starset is great found red then u guys wo wonderdul im fing great bands that are ao good better than anyone famous. i think startet better than david bowie already bro in my opinion

[@ventisupremacist6965]

I'm really curious about Dustin's age, can you please someone tell me?

[@phoenixstanway2512]

I dont know, but I dont think he is older than 30.

[@ventisupremacist6965]

me too he looks so young and besides I can't fine anywhere his age

[@crazyman3611]

he enrolled at ohio university in 2002. So assuming he enrolled at 18, he is 32 now.

[@zoard3620]

He is 32 right now.

[@sweetcoffee2458]

@@Ash_7701 do you know when his birthday is? ^^

[@asdfjkl7641]

i had a hard time listening to what dustin was saying because i was way too into the background music haha

[@Nothing_2c]

Wtf he sounds like Master Chief

[@adaleighbroel1852]

FUN FACT!!- My Uncle is best friends with Dustin!!😂👌

[@BragMenOG]

yea ok bud

[@BuffytheRealSlayer]

I live in Columbus and I used to work a guy who went to school with Dustin.

[@yepyouratwat9004]

first song???

[@Ancestorsofmusic]

carnivore

[@yepyouratwat9004]

+Miss Noname yh I know that now aHha

[@Undine66770]

My Demons!

[@698del]

Is it me or Dustin looks a bit like aged up Grant Gustin?

[@unknownuser4275]

Lmao lowkey tho

[@Alex-V.S]

You were built to live on the road but you are one of the worst live performing bands in present times. Though, your studio albums are some of the best produced albums in modern rock. Just keep doing music and stay with the same label, they’re obviously doing a great job!

[@falsename4818]

Meh, Downplay's better.