Somerset Thrower
Hailing from Long Island, NY, Somerset Thrower was founded by four friends who share a love of all things rock and roll. Built on punk and hardcore roots, the four-piece blends raw energy with melody-soaked textures to create something both urgent and timeless. Fans of bands like Seaweed, Jawbreaker, Samiam, Jimmy Eat World and more recent bands like Drug Church, Taking Meds, Praise and the like will enjoy their sound. The band has signed to Smart Punk Records and will release their third album, Take Only What You Need to Survive in July 2025.
News updates for Somerset Thrower
Somerset Thrower announce new LP and share reflective new single and video
Somerset Thrower have just announced their third LP, "Take Only What You Need to Survive," set for release on July 11, 2025, via Smart Punk Records. They've also released their reflective and anthemic new single "Never Going To Therapy" showcasing their mid 90's and early '00s alternative meets punk sound while drawing influences from bands like Jimmy Eat World, Garden Variety, Jawbreaker and Seaweed, providing a nostalgic yet modern feel. The album, produced by Jon Markson (Drug Church, Koyo) and mixed at Animal Farm Studios, captures the band at their most dynamic, with soaring guitars and unshakable hooks, reflecting Somerset Thrower's ten-year tenure of blending raw energy with melody-soaked textures. Fans of the above mid and late 90s aforementioned bands along with newer bands like Taking Meds, Drug Church, and Spite House will definitely find something to love about Somerset Thrower's melodic and gritty emotionally charged guitar rock.
Full press release on the new LP along with the latest video for their new single can be seen below.
Releases
Take Only What You Need to Survive
July 11, 2025Somerset Thrower is set to release their third LP, "Take Only What You Need to Survive," on July 11, 2025, via Smart Punk Records. They've also released their reflective and anthemic new single "Never Going To Therapy" showcasing their mid 90's and early '00s alternative meets punk sound while drawing influences from bands like Jimmy Eat World, Garden Variety, Jawbreaker and Seaweed, providing a nostalgic yet modern feel. The album, produced by Jon Markson and mixed at Animal Farm Studios, captures the band at their most dynamic, with soaring guitars and unshakable hooks, reflecting Somerset Thrower's ten-year tenure of blending raw energy with melody-soaked textures. RIYL: Seaweed, Samiam, Taking Meds, 84 Tigers, Drug Church
Paint My Memory
November 13, 2020Somerset Thrower's sophomore album "Paint My Memory" showcases a blend of melodic alt-rock and post-hardcore influences. The band's upcoming release on November 13, 2020, via Dead Broke and Triple B Records will appeal to fans of emo-core and alternative rock. Additionally, they will be launching a limited-release beer in collaboration with Long Island's 27A Brewing Company to coincide with the album launch.