Editing Circa Survive (section)

==History==

===Formation and ''The Inuit Sessions'' (2004&ndash;2005)===
Vocalist Anthony Green left the band [[Saosin]], in 2004, later noting "the big thing was that I was just scared. I was scared of committing".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2016/03/saosin-anthony-green-interview-along-the-shadow|title=Saosin's Anthony Green On The New Album & His Long-Overdue Return: Interview|website=Fuse|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref> Green met up with Colin Frangicetto, a friend with whom he had "jammed" during his stay, and they decided to begin recording and recruiting. Thus, Circa Survive was born.

Frangicetto and Green, with full support from [[Equal Vision Records]], then recruited Brendan Ekstrom. Ekstrom had been Frangicetto's bandmate in [[This Day Forward]], which had recently disbanded. Both Ekstrom and Frangicetto had toured with Taken during their This Day Forward days, and procured Nick Beard, the previous bass guitarist of Taken, as Circa Survive's next member. The band met Stephen Clifford through Vadim Taver of the band Marigold (and also from This Day Forward); "Steve jammed with us for a week and from there it was on," said Frangicetto.

Circa Survive's first release was the EP, ''The Inuit Sessions'', on March 18, 2005. It contained four tracks: "Act Appalled", "Handshakes at Sunrise", "The Great Golden Baby", and "Suspending Disbelief".

===''Juturna'' (2005&ndash;2006)===
{{Main article|Juturna (album)}}
''[[Juturna (album)|Juturna]]'', Circa Survive's first album, was released on April 19, 2005, in the United States and on January 31, 2006, in Japan on [[Equal Vision Records]]. It had been initially announced via the band's [[MySpace]] page in November 2004. Details as to its sound remained vague, although the band stated they would keep their fans posted via their website, MySpace page, [[PureVolume]] page, and YouTube page. Shortly before its official release, the album was posted on their MySpace page in its entirety. ''Juturna'' peaked at No. 183 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/299346/circa+survive/chart|title=Circa Survive - Chart history {{!}} Billboard|website=Billboard.com|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref> The album was produced by [[Brian McTernan]] at Salad Days Studios in [[Baltimore]].

The band drew inspiration for the album from ''[[House of Leaves]]'' and ''[[Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind]]''. During an online Q&A session on April 20, 2010, Brendan dismissed the claim that ''Juturna'' was a concept album based on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, but did say that there is an underlying concept. That concept is speculated by fans to be vaguely about human memories. "Oh, Hello" exemplifies this with its lyrics. The decision to call the album's bonus track that appears after "Meet Me In Montauk" and the silence that follows it at 8:56, "House of Leaves" was more or less a joint one by the band and their fans. Various members of the band have stated that they have read at least some portion of the book over the years since its 2000 release.

The album's sound is characterized by its prominent utilization of effects-laden, dual guitar melodies over polyrhythmic percussion.  The guitarists' approach to songwriting takes on characteristics of [[jazz]] and [[shoegaze]] music. The album has since gone on to be considered massively influential to the [[post-hardcore]] community. Members of the band have recently recognized [[King Crimson]], [[Björk]], [[Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra]], and [[Godspeed You! Black Emperor]] as influences on the album's sound.

===''On Letting Go'' (2007&ndash;2008)===
{{Main article|On Letting Go}}
''[[On Letting Go]]'' is Circa Survive's second album. Released on May 29, 2007, by [[Equal Vision Records]], the album entered the U.S. [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] at #24, selling about 24,000 copies in its first week. Up to July 11, 2007, it had sold 51,357 copies in the U.S. alone.<ref name=":0" />

As with previous albums, [[Esao Andrews]] designed the artwork and [[Brian McTernan]] produced the album. The band's sound did not radically change with this release. It was still polished and refined, with guitars and drums much tighter (but still meandering when needed to) and bass more prominent. Lyrically, the band "...evokes an era when hazy lyricism and reckless introspection were prerequisites for legitimacy and timelessness."<ref>{{Cite journal|date=February 2008|title=10 Essential Albums of 2007|url=http://www.altpress.com/magazine/issue/235_-_paramore|journal=Alternative Press|issue=235|page=128|access-date=April 25, 2016}}</ref>

In spring 2008, Circa Survive released an On Letting Go [[B-side]], "1,000 Witnesses", to fans through the charity [[Invisible Children]] in an effort to raise money for the cause. In June 2008, they also released the B-side "The Most Dangerous Commercials" as a charity download to help support the relocation of local [[Record shop|music shop]] Siren Records, in [[Doylestown, Pennsylvania]].

===''Blue Sky Noise'' and ''Appendage'' (2008&ndash;2010)===
{{Main article|Blue Sky Noise}}
After supporting [[Thrice]] and [[Pelican (band)|Pelican]] for their spring 2008 tour, Circa Survive returned to Philadelphia to write for the then-untitled third album. A short leg of shows in the Eastern U.S. occurred in late 2008 and four shows were played in [[Southern California]] in February 2009. After that, the band did not tour again until the tentatively planned headlining tour for their forthcoming third album.  Anthony Green's growth as a guitarist played a major role on ''Blue Sky Noise'', which the band framed as an entirely "new chapter".<ref>Alternative Press Issue #242, September 2008</ref>

On August 3, Circa Survive stated that they had begun recording their third album in Toronto and had chosen [[David Bottrill]] as producer. They also stated, "After completing our contract with Equal Vision we embarked on a long search to find our next home. We met with lots of labels and decided that [[Atlantic Records]] is the best place for us to continue our growth as a band and to help us release our music around the world." [[File:CircaSurvieLive.jpg|thumb|250px|Circa Survive on tour supporting Blue Sky Noise November 24, 2010]] On [[Twitter]], they stated that they would be recording 16 songs, but that they would not all be on the album. However, they said they would release them all somehow.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/circasurvive/status/3216566867|title=Circa Survive on Twitter|website=Twitter|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref> They posted eight video updates showing some song teases.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/circasurvive|title=Circa Survive|website=YouTube|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref> Studio recording was completed at the end of October 2009 and mixing was completed on February 1, 2010, by [[Rich Costey]].

On February 16, 2010, they announced their new album would be titled ''[[Blue Sky Noise]]'', and would be released on April 20, 2010. The album could be pre-purchased, and those who did so received a digital copy of the album a week early, and the first single, "Get Out", instantly. The album entered the ''Billboard'' 200 at No. 11, the band's highest position.<ref name=":0" />

On October 18, 2010, Myspace Transmissions released a live EP of the band playing five tracks from ''Blue Sky Noise'' as well as a cover of the [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] song, "Scentless Apprentice".

Circa Survive's second EP, ''[[Appendage (EP)|Appendage]]'', was released on November 30, 2010. It contains five tracks: "Sleep Underground" (Demo), "Stare Like You'll Stay", "Everyway", "Backmask" and "Lazarus".

===''Violent Waves'' (2012&ndash;2014)===
{{Main article|Violent Waves}}
On April 16, 2012, Circa Survive began recording their fourth record, "[[Violent Waves]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/#%2521/circasurvive/status/177152538448105473|title=Twitter|website=twitter.com|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref> On June 25, 2012, Circa launched the [[Violent Waves]] Pre-Order webpage, officially announcing the album's title and release date, August 28, 2012, along with a new song titled "Suitcase". The band also confirmed that the album would be self-released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://circasurvive.com/|title=Circa Survive|website=circasurvive.com|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref>

On March 3, 2014, it was announced via Pitchfork that Circa Survive would be releasing a 7-inch vinyl record split with the band [[Sunny Day Real Estate]] for [[Record Store Day]] 2014 (April 19). The split features "Lipton Witch" by Sunny Day Real Estate - their first new song in 14 years - and "Bad Heart" by Circa Survive, a b-side that was recorded after the release of 2012's "Violent Waves" album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/54177-sunny-day-real-estate-to-release-lipton-witch-first-new-song-since-2000-on-circa-survive-split/|title=Sunny Day Real Estate to Release "Lipton Witch", First New Song Since 2000, on Circa Survive Split|website=pitchfork.com|date=March 3, 2014 |access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref>

===''Descensus'' (2014&ndash;2016)===
{{Main article|Descensus (album)}}
In mid April 2014, Circa Survive once again entered Studio 4 in Conshohocken, PA to record their fifth album with producer/engineer Will Yip. They recorded 11 songs during the sessions and concluded recording by the end of May. On May 19, 2014, during a Saosin interview at Skate and Surf, Anthony Green stated that Circa Survive "have a new record coming out, hopefully in the fall, I mean I fucking shouldn't even say that, probably".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/saosin_and_anthony_green_talk_reunion_future_plans_more/|title=Saosin and Anthony Green talk reunion, future plans, more|website=Alternative Press|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref>
On April 19, 2014, the band released a split EP release with Sunny Day Real Estate titled ''Sunny Day Real Estate / Circa Survive Split 7"''.

On August 15, 2014, the band announced their signing to [[Sumerian Records]] for the release of the fifth album and also a reissue of their fourth album ''[[Violent Waves]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/circa_survive_sign_with_sumerian_records_for_deluxe_violent_waves|title=Circa Survive sign with Sumerian Records for deluxe 'Violent Waves' - News - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref>
In an Alternative Press interview published in August 2014, Green said, "Well, the next Circa record is done. We’re in the final process of getting the final mixes right now." "It’s definitely the most aggressive Circa record we’ve ever made. It’s the first record of ours I’ve been able to listen to front to back without having that song that I’m like, 'Yeah, I could’ve done better here.' Every song has this moment in it that makes me feel ridiculous. I feel like I just outdid myself. I feel like we did better than we did before."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/anthony_green_circa_survive_interview_new_album_2014|title="It's the most aggressive record we've ever made"—Anthony Green on Circa Survive's new album - Features - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref>

The album, entitled ''[[Descensus (Circa Survive album)|Descensus]]'' was released on November 24, 2014. The album art was once again made by [[Esao Andrews]].
On October 27, 2014, the band released the first single and music video from ''Descensus'' titled "Schema". The second single "Only the Sun" was shown on November 5, 2014. Its video features visuals used in the tour for the album with [[Title Fight]], [[Tera Melos]] and [[Pianos Become the Teeth]].{{citation needed|date=July 2015}}

In January 2017 the band began a tour to celebrate ten years of 'On Letting Go' with support from [[MewithoutYou]] and [[Turnover (band)|Turnover]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/326563 |title=Events |website=Showboxpresents.com |access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref>

===''The Amulet'' (2017&ndash;2021)===
On July 10, 2017, the band announced their next LP ''[[The Amulet (album)|The Amulet]]''. Alongside the announcement they released a single titled "Lustration" with accompanying music video.<ref>[http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/circa_survive_new_album_the_amule] {{dead link|date=March 2020}}</ref> The album was released on September 22, 2017, through [[Hopeless Records]]. On August 10, 2017, the band released its second music video single "Rites of Investiture". On August 30, 2017, they released their third and title track single "The Amulet". Shortly before the LP's release on September 14, 2017, the band released its final music video single "Premonition of the Hex".

The band announced a co-headlining tour with [[Thrice]], accompanied by [[Balance and Composure]] and [[Chon (band)|Chon]], across North America beginning in San Jose on November 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/circa_survive_thrice_north_american_tour|title=Circa Survive and Thrice announce co-headlining fall tour with Chon and Balance And Composure - News - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|language=en|access-date=2017-10-01}}</ref>

In October 2018, the band released two songs called "Dark Pools" and "Indras Net" for the upcoming deluxe edition of "The Amulet" on November 2, 2018. As well as a video for the song "Flesh and Bone".

===''Two Dreams'' and hiatus (2021&ndash;2022)===
On June 4, 2021, the band teased a new single during the credits of the ''Live Sky Noise'' livestream. On October 8, the band would release the single as ''Imposter Syndrome'' and announced an EP coming later that month.

On October 22, 2021, the band released ''A Dream About Love'', followed by ''A Dream About Death'' on February 4, 2022. These EPs represent a slight departure from the band's established sound, embracing a more electronic approach.

On August 30, 2022, the band announced that their members would be transitioning away from  Circa Survive as their full-time job, leading to speculation on the band’s future. Green would clarify on his Twitter page that the group had not disbanded. However, on October 18, 2022, the band confirmed they were taking an indefinite hiatus.<ref name="hiatus"></ref>

A statement from the band was shared:

{{Blockquote
|text=Many of you have asked where things stand with us and to be totally transparent, our future is currently uncertain. For the time being, we're considering Circa on an indefinite hiatus. We want to thank you for all your love and support, especially over the last few years which were the hardest we have ever had to endure. Extra special thanks to the creatures.
}}

On October 19, 2022, Circa Survive announced they would combine both "Dream" EPs and re-release them as the band's seventh studio album titled ''Two Dreams'' due out December 16, 2022. The album release will be accompanied by live session videos.<ref>[https://music.mxdwn.com/2022/10/19/news/circa-survive-to-release-forthcoming-album-two-dreams-in-december-2022-share-session-video-for-imposter-syndrome/ Circa Survive To Release Forthcoming Album Two Dreams In December 2022, Share Session Video For “Imposter Syndrome” - mxdwn Music]</ref><ref>[https://www.newburycomics.com/products/circa_survive-two_dreams_exclusive_2lp?variant=41957635326132 Circa Survive-Two Dreams Exclusive 2LP Color Vinyl | Newbury Comics]</ref>