Formed in Minneapolis, MN in the summer of 1997, Self-evident have since developed and begun to apply a unique, positive, and smart formula to standard rock songwriting, conjuring music that is very resistant to categorization.

Variously described as punk, indie, jazz, post, math, and art-rock, Self-evident are perhaps more aptly dubbed "transcendental", encompassing all of these styles and more-often in a single three minute song. The instrumentation is simple: bass/vocals, guitar/vocals, and drums.

Somewhat sparse vocals serve to compliment and bring structure to instrumental parts. Their major influences run the gamut, some notable ones including Fugazi, Shudder To Think, Rush, Faraquet, Casket Lottery, The Dismemberment Plan, Karate, and Don Caballero.

Self-evident have played over 400 shows in 13 states with countless local and national bands such as Don Caballero, Oxes, Juno, Chokebore, Bad Wizard, Slackjaw, The Vida Blue (Ten Grand), Life And Times (ex-shiner), Clair de Lune, Houston, Nymb, Align