Circle Takes the Square
| Circle Takes the Square | |
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| Origin | Savannah, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | hardcore punk, post-hardcore |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Robotic Empire, HyperRealist, Perpetual Motion Machine, Gatepost Recordings |
| Website | www.circletakesthesquare.com |
| Members | |
| Drew Speziale Kathy Coppola David Rabitor Caleb Collins |
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| Past members | |
| Jay Wynne Bobby Scandiffio Josh Ortega Collin Kelly Robbie Rose |
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Circle 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.
They are currently finishing their second full-length album, entitled "Decompositions". The first volume was released as a limited-press CD, entitled "Decompositions Vol. 1, Rites Of Initiation" and was put out on their own label, Gatepost Recordings in the fall of 2011. The completed record should be finished in late April of 2012. They have toured with bands such as Kylesa, Thursday, Touche Amore, Junius, and Mannequin, among others.
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[edit] 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".[1] They describe themselves as "...a punk rock band with reverence for the Mystery."
[edit] Members
- Current members
- Drew Speziale – vocals, guitar (2000–present)[2]
- Kathy (Coppola) Stubelek – vocals, bass (2000–present)[2]
- David Rabitor – guitar, backing vocals (2007–present)[2]
- Caleb Collins – drums (2007–present)[2]
- 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)
[edit] Discography
- Studio albums
- Decompositions Vol. 1 "Rites Of Initiation" (October 2011, Gatepost Recordings)
- As the Roots Undo (January 6, 2004 / Robotic Empire & HyperRealist Records)
- 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)[3]
[edit] References
- ^ CIRCLE TAKES THE SQUARE is in the studio | Metal Injection
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ 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.
