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Set It Off is an American rock band formed in 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The band was founded by Cody Carson and Dan Clermont who met in their high school marching band. They connected with Austin M. Kerr and Zach DeWall from another local band. Following high school, Carson dropped out of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music to pursue the band full-time, starting Set It Off with DeWall and Kerr. The band went through several drummer changes early on before settling on Maxx Danziger.

Between 2008 and 2010, Set It Off self-released multiple EPs and singles which helped them build an early fanbase. Their first EP, Baby, You Don't Tripajaharda, was released in October 2008, followed by Calm Before the Storm in May 2009. They released singles such as 'Hush Hush,' 'Together Forever,' and '@Reply,' with music videos accompanying some of these songs. These early works helped establish their presence in the alternative rock scene.

In July 2011, the band signed with Equal Vision Records who remastered and re-released their self-published EP, Horrible Kids, and released the single 'Chase It!' later that year. Horrible Kids featured songs inspired by personal experiences and connected with listeners looking for relatable themes. It debuted in the top 100 Alternative Albums on iTunes, marking a significant step in their professional career. The EP was recorded in North Carolina with producers Brandon Ham and John Harrell.

On September 18, 2012, Set It Off released their debut full-length album titled Cinematics, with a deluxe edition dropping simultaneously on iTunes. The band partnered with VH1 Save the Music Foundation, pledging $1 for every album sold within the initial week toward supporting music education programs in schools. The band matched the donation with their own bonus. This release expanded their reach considerably, led by the album's thematic and energetic alternative rock sound, and reflected their commitment to music education.