- Circle Takes the Square
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Circle Takes the Square Origin Savannah, Georgia, United States Genres Screamo, hardcore punk, post-hardcore Years active 2000–present Labels Robotic Empire, HyperRealist, Perpetual Motion Machine Website www.circletakesthesquare.com Members Drew Speziale
Kathy Coppola
David Rabitor
Caleb CollinsPast members Jay Wynne
Bobby Scandiffio
Josh Ortega
Vilas Left
Collin Kelly
Robbie RoseCircle Takes the Square is an American post-hardcore band from Savannah, Georgia. Their debut release was a 7-track self-titled EP in 2001, followed later by a 7" split with Pg. 99. In 2004 the band released As the Roots Undo on Robotic Empire, which released the CD, and HyperRealist Records, which released the gatefold LP.
In 2007, Circle Takes the Square toured the United States with the post-hardcore band Thursday and the alternative rock band Portugal. The Man. They are currently working on recording material for a second full-length album, which is five years in the making so far. According to their studio blog,[1] progress is being made as they rehearse and record more demonstrations, which they refer to as "place-holders". They have said that the new record will be titled Decompositions, Vol. 1. They have also stated that Decompositions, Vol. 1 will be part of an even larger project called Decompositions.[1] According to their official Facebook profile, recording for their second full-length has commenced as of January 1, 2011.[2] For the first time in over three years, they will perform live along with Thou at the Pg. 99 reunion show at The Black Cat in Washington, DC on August 27, 2011.[3][dated info]
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Musical style
Circle Takes the Square has been described as being a "blend of progressive experimentation and DIY hardcore, metal, and noise...characterised by a natural fusion of grindcore and the sweeping guitar dynamics of post-punk".[4]
Members
- Current members
- Drew Speziale – vocals, guitar (2000–present)[5]
- Kathy (Coppola) Stubelek – vocals, bass (2000–present)[5]
- David Rabitor – guitar, backing vocals (2007–present)[5]
- Caleb Collins – drums (2007–present)[5]
- Former members
- Jay Wynne – drums (2000–2005)
- Bobby Scandiffio – guitar (2004–2006)
- Josh Ortega – drums (2006)
- Collin Kelly – guitar (2000–2002)
- Robbie Rose – vocals (Fall 2000)
Discography
- Studio albums
- As the Roots Undo (January 6, 2004 / Robotic Empire & HyperRealist Records)
- Decompositions: Volume I (To be released in November 2011, Gatepost Recordings)[5][6]
- EPs
- Circle Takes the Square EP (2001 / Self Released & HyperRealist Records)
- Split 7" with Pg. 99 (2002 / Perpetual Motion Machine Records)
- Decompositions, Volume I, Chapter 1: Rites of Initiation (August 23, 2011)[6]
References
- ^ a b Ritual of Names
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Circle-Takes-the-Square/55315444310]
- ^ http://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/pg99.html
- ^ CIRCLE TAKES THE SQUARE is in the studio | Metal Injection
- ^ a b c d e Taylor, Darren (April 4, 2011). "Exclusive: Circle Takes the Square – In the Studio". Rock Sound. http://www.rocksound.tv/features/article/exclusive-circle-takes-the-square-in-the-studio. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ a b Yancey, Bryne (August 16, 2011). "Circle Takes The Square's 'Decompositions: Volume 1' coming in November". Punknews.org. http://www.punknews.org/article/43946. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
External links
Categories:- Musical groups from Georgia (U.S. state)
- Musical groups established in 2000
- American screamo musical groups
- American emo musical groups
- American post-hardcore musical groups
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