The American Analog Set

Forming in 1995, the group's early sound was highly influenced by krautrock and post-rock, as well as British shoegaze bands like Cocteau Twins, often featuring long instrumental passages. Over time, their songs became shorter and more pop-influenced. The band has released seven full-length albums, four EPs, and several singles during their existence.

The band is led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Andrew Kenny. Additional members include, or have included, Jesse Lee, Mark Smith, Craig McCaffrey, Tom Hoff, Lisa Roschmann, and Sean Ripple. Founding member Roschmann left the band in late 1999, with Hoff and Ripple joining in early 2000. McCaffery replaced Hoff in 2003 for the band's sixth studio album, Set Free.^[4] Hoff later rejoined the current lineup in 2013.

In October 2005, rumors began spreading across the internet that the group was on the verge of disbanding. The band quickly refuted such rumors, but added that they may not tour again due to their obligations with other projects.^[5] 2005's Set Free, was released in North America by Canadian record label Arts & Crafts Productions.

In 2009, "Gone to Earth" from Know by Heart appeared as a part of the soundtrack for the romantic-sci-fi film The Time Traveler's Wife.^[6]

The band released For Forever, their first full-length album in 18 years, on October 27, 2023.^[7][8] Ian Cohen of Pitchfork described the album as "an ever-so-slightly sharper edge on their familiar, slow-burning indie rock", comparing it to the likes of Yo La Tengo and Stereolab.^[2] In September 2023, the band reunited to perform live for the first time in 13 years.^[9] The performance took place in their hometown of Austin.^[10]