Somos (band)
American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts
Somos is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts.
History
Somos began in July 2012 when they self-released a demo titled Demo 2012.
On March 25, 2014, Somos released their first full-length album titled Temple of Plenty via Tiny Engines. On November 4, 2014, Somos released a split with fellow emo band Sorority Noise via Bad Timing Records.
On February 24, 2015, Somos and Have Mercy released a split via No Sleep Records. On November 30, 2015, Somos announced they have signed to Hopeless Records with plans to release their sophomore full-length album sometime in 2016. Their second album, First Day Back was released on February 19, 2016. The band toured in support of the album, with what would end up being their final live show to date taking place on September 23, 2016 in Toronto.
On December 29, 2016, Somos announced via their Instagram that they would be taking an indefinite break but promised fans that it was not a permanent end to the band.
On August 22, 2017, Somos returned with the release of single "Strangers On the Train".
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