GET SET GO

by Kenyon HopkinRevolving 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.