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Some welcome news in a season that could certainly use some: Circlesquare is back.
Circlesquare is Vancouver, British Columbia’s Jeremy Shaw, now living in Berlin. Don’t be surprised, though, if he doesn’t sound like any of his citymates: for the length of his career, Circlesquare has never sounded quite like anyone but Circlesquare.
Last heard from over two years ago, Circlesquare set hearts racing with a set of records released between 1999 and 2006 on Trevor Jackson’s Output label, home to a diverse roster of electronic outsiders like Black Strobe, DK7, and Colder. His 2003 album Pre-Earthquake Anthem came as a revelation: rather than the fluo-funk of his better known labelmates, or the digitized minimalism of the day, Circlesquare came on like a molasses drip laced with Codeine, roping in such unlikely references as Tones on Tail, Leonard Cohen, Pole, Angelo Badalamenti, and even Cat Stevens. Boomkat called it “dense, considered stuff… mixing up a brooding and pounding melancholy, bass-fuelled sensory exploration, and purest minimal electronic meltdown.” 2006’s Fight Sounds EP was even stranger. It moved like snails set on fire, dousing steel guitar in acid sequences and warped keyboard riffing, all overlaid with Jeremy’s intimate, ominous voice.
The records—and just as importantly, an impressive live show—helped Circlesquare establish a rabid following. And then Output went under, and Jeremy went all but AWOL.
Circlesquare is Vancouver, British Columbia’s Jeremy Shaw, now living in Berlin. Don’t be surprised, though, if he doesn’t sound like any of his citymates: for the length of his career, Circlesquare has never sounded quite like anyone but Circlesquare.
Last heard from over two years ago, Circlesquare set hearts racing with a set of records released between 1999 and 2006 on Trevor Jackson’s Output label, home to a diverse roster of electronic outsiders like Black Strobe, DK7, and Colder. His 2003 album Pre-Earthquake Anthem came as a revelation: rather than the fluo-funk of his better known labelmates, or the digitized minimalism of the day, Circlesquare came on like a molasses drip laced with Codeine, roping in such unlikely references as Tones on Tail, Leonard Cohen, Pole, Angelo Badalamenti, and even Cat Stevens. Boomkat called it “dense, considered stuff… mixing up a brooding and pounding melancholy, bass-fuelled sensory exploration, and purest minimal electronic meltdown.” 2006’s Fight Sounds EP was even stranger. It moved like snails set on fire, dousing steel guitar in acid sequences and warped keyboard riffing, all overlaid with Jeremy’s intimate, ominous voice.
The records—and just as importantly, an impressive live show—helped Circlesquare establish a rabid following. And then Output went under, and Jeremy went all but AWOL.
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smileee10 wrote:
n1ce
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quesy wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h86llzVBW-s happy x mass everybody!
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dajsidely wrote:
such a heavy, depressive sound. incredible
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loveandfear wrote:
Some of the most original sounding stuff I've heard in a long time.
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ljmstrike wrote:
Was introduced to Circlesquare this time last year (same time I was introduced to Last.fm). Have to say if anything I have grown more in love with your music :-)
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grzee wrote:
where the world it's a better place, it's a better place..
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ljmstrike wrote:
Loving your unique melancholy sound guys :-)
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grzee wrote:
come up wit sth new, please!
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IanGreen05 wrote:
<3
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cpunktlubo wrote:
Yeah. It is. Love it too.
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infamed wrote:
"asthmatic" isn't on the list, but wow, that song is absolutely beautiful.
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grzee wrote:
i discovered him in 2010 and for me is the best new one of 2010.
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Kaz64 wrote:
Awesome!
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quesy wrote:
miss u guys, when on tour? :(
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grzee wrote:
iam absolutely in love with his music
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kapsulka wrote:
maddens
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clicK3 wrote:
For anyone asking about lyrics - I've found some on SongMeanings, not sure if they're correct though.
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JustinGunnar wrote:
Love his sound. Hot artists, musically talented.
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clicK3 wrote:
"anyone knows something about Circlesquare lyrics?" - Yes, they're great. :)
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earwicker_yawn wrote:
anyone knows something about Circlesquare lyrics?
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ulcerr, cenizablanca, vmanuelos and 10 other people added Circlesquare to their libraries. Saturday morning
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JurnalistKa tagged Circlesquare with trance and new wave. last month
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the_clockwork_f, sauvagebeauty, Belin85 and 10 other people added Circlesquare to their libraries. December 2011
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porneon unlinked Circlesquare from Porneon. November 2011
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kalkowo, jackycasumbal, toddtrak and 19 other people added Circlesquare to their libraries. November 2011
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knochenweib, mimicsalvatore, reiyel13 and 14 other people added Circlesquare to their libraries. October 2011
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knochenweib tagged Circlesquare with dark and electronic. October 2011
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DeleCtroQueen tagged Circlesquare with downtempo, electronica and electronic. August 2011
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DeleCtroQueen, PepeCalcio and 9 other people added Circlesquare to their libraries. August 2011
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ChemicalOkashi tagged Circlesquare with ‘electronic’. July 2011
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