If a perseverance medal were to be awarded to any one band, Circles Around The Sun would surely be standing highest on the podium. Having lost a key member (Neal Casal in 2019), the band had to rewrite their playbook, yet their cosmic grooves continue to enthrall as the four-piece continue to expand on their danceable menu of instrumental adventures.
The band has officially revealed the details of their fourth full-length studio album, Language, set to release this coming spring via Megaforce Records. The group – comprised of Adam MacDougall (keyboards & synths), Dan Horne (bass), Mark Levy (drums) and John Lee Shannon (guitar) – has released a new single alongside the announcement of the album. Listen to “Outer Boroughs” below that continue to hone in on those radiant late ’70s Dead vibes…
As guitarist John Lee Shannon explains: “Outer Boroughs” was initially composed when the track emerged from an impromptu jam in the studio around a four-chord sequence Adam was playing around with. Dan’s bassline is one of my favorites, and is unusual in that he initially heard the ‘1’ in a different place than intended, giving extra emphasis to the downbeat of the second measure.” He continues, “It’s a breezy groove that paints several landscapes in vivid color before departing into deep space for an extended middle jam. Originally titled ‘Ouroboros’ for its cyclical nature, it was later changed to “Outer Boroughs” for a bit of mondegreen and a nod to the greatest city in the world.”
The band continues their Language Tour, revealing dates to close out this year and more in 2023. Tickets go on sale this Friday, 11/11/22 at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern.
TOUR DATES
Dec 29, 2022 – Roanoke, VA – 5 Points Music Sanctuary
Dec 30, 2022 – Winston Salem, NC – The Ramkat
Dec 31, 2022 – Richmond, VA – The National *
Jan 20, 2023 – Albany, NY – Lark Hall
Jan 21, 2023 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
Jan 22, 2023 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
Jan 25, 2023 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall
Jan 26, 2023 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
Jan 27, 2023 – Asbury Park, NJ – Wonder Bar
Jan 28, 2023 – Fairfield, CT – StageOne
Jan 29, 2023 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
