Circa Survive
Anthony Green's art-punk flagship, reunited, soaring, strange, and beloved, with a fanbase that treats these songs as sacred text.
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About Circa Survive
Circa Survive is a post-hardcore band from Philadelphia, PA, formed in 2004.
Circa Survive formed in Philadelphia in 2004 around vocalist Anthony Green, who had previously sung with Saosin, alongside guitarists Colin Frangicetto and Brendan Ekstrom, bassist Nick Beard and drummer Steve Clifford. Their debut Juturna appeared in 2005 on Equal Vision Records, followed by On Letting Go and the major-label Blue Sky Noise, released on Atlantic in 2010.
The band's sound sits between post-hardcore and progressive rock: layered, effects-heavy guitar parts and shifting time signatures under Green's high, wavering tenor and impressionistic lyrics, giving the songs a searching, unresolved feel even at their most anthemic.
After Blue Sky Noise the band went independent, releasing Violent Waves in 2012, then moved to Sumerian for Descensus in 2014 and Hopeless Records for The Amulet in 2017. They built a durable following through steady touring and anniversary shows for their early albums, keeping the same five-piece line-up for most of their existence.
Circa Survive went on indefinite hiatus in 2022, and Green confirmed in 2025 that the split had become permanent. He went on to front the rock supergroup L.S. Dunes.
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What festivals is Circa Survive playing in 2027?
Circa Survive is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027, Sonic Temple 2027.
Is Circa Survive on tour?
Yes. Circa Survive has 2 shows listed, from Atlanta, GA on May 8, 2027 to Chicago, IL on May 12, 2027, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
Is Circa Survive playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Circa Survive is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Friday, May 7.
Is Circa Survive playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, Circa Survive is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Friday, May 14.
Where is Circa Survive from?
Circa Survive is from Philadelphia, PA.
Who is in Circa Survive?
Circa Survive is Nick Beard (bass, background vocals), Steve Clifford (percussion, drums), Brendan Ekstrom (guitar), Colin Frangicetto (guitar, background vocals) and Anthony Green (lead vocals).
When did Circa Survive form?
Circa Survive formed in Philadelphia in 2004.
What was Circa Survive's first album?
Circa Survive's first album was Juturna (2005). The latest is Two Dreams (2022).
What kind of music does Circa Survive play?
Circa Survive plays post-hardcore and prog-rock.
What festivals has Circa Survive played before?
Circa Survive has played Furnace Fest 2026, Aftershock 2026, Louder Than Life 2026.