Revolving around songwriter Mike TV,
Get Set Go's quirky rock consists of dismal, self-loathing lyrics set to sunny melodies. In fact, Mike TV's goal was to have lyrics so dreadful, yet memorable, that his grandparents would disapprove. Inspired by such greats as
Guided by Voices,
the Beach Boys,
Weezer, and
the Mr. T Experience, he and his band released a debut,
So You've Ruined Your Life, in 2003. The follow-up modified the band's sound, going from nearly pop-punk to indie rock with
Ordinary World. Although
Get Set Go had achieved little mainstream attention, their songs have been heard on the television show Grey's Anatomy. Their third album for TSR Records appeared in January 2007 as
Selling Out and Going Home. ~ Kenyon Hopkin