Emerging from Sacramento and the Bay Area in 2024, Echo Set blends post-rock, psychedelic, shoegaze, art rock, surf, and experimental rock with elements of electronica. Their sound is spacious and melodic, with cinematic and dark textural elements, featuring rhythms that range from introspective to driving.
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Phil Neutral
GUITAR, SAMPLER/SYNTH, PRODUCTION
Following his time in the darkwave electro-industrial band Scar Tissue, Phil expanded his work across psychedelic rock, electronica, ambient, Americana, shoegaze, post-rock, and art rock. His solo projects, Bionic Siren and Written on Missiles, further explore his dynamic range as a musician and producer. During Scar Tissue’s active period in the 1990s, Phil was recognized for his innovative approach to guitar and sound design, integrating electronic toys and noise makers to shape the band’s sound. He later produced the tracks "Month of Sundays" and "Heart of Stone" for San Francisco rock band Gen11 on Code 213 Records.
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Carlos Jennings
BASS, SYNTH
Carlos played bass and keys for original rock bands Peprhed and Mass in his hometown of San Antonio, TX before moving to the Bay Area. In 2010 he began playing synthesizers and electronics for an improvisational noise group called Ear Spray along with Ann O’Rourke on vocals, percussion, and live video collage, and Mark Pino on percussion and drums. Ear Spray performed until 2020 and was featured at NorCal Noisefest in Sacramento and Stanford’s KZSU Day of Noise. Carlos joined Echo Set in 2023 and is pleased as punch to be playing bass again.
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Rachel Montano
DRUMS
Blurb coming soon. Rachel joined Echo Set in February, 2026., and has played with multiple original projects in the Sacramento Area.