Ethel Meserve is a pioneering American rock band from State College, Pennsylvania, that played a significant role in the development of the mid-1990s math rock and emo scenes. Named after a local elderly shop owner in their hometown, the group gained a cult following for their intricate, guitar-driven soundscapes and complex percussion, often bridging the gap between "first-wave" emo and the more melodic "Midwest emo" movement.
