Circa Waves
Biography
- Origin: Liverpool, England (formed May 2013)
- Members: Kieran Shudall (vocals/guitar), Joe Falconer (guitar), Sam Rourke (bass), Colin Jones (drums)
- Genre: Indie rock, post‑punk‑tinged guitar pop
- Labels: Transgressive, Virgin EMI, PIAS, Prolifica
Formation & Early Years
- Formed after Kieran Shudall uploaded demos online; recruited bandmates through Liverpool Sound City festival :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Released debut double A-side single “Get Away/Good for Me” in Dec 2013; follow-up “Stuck in My Teeth” was BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Toured UK and performed at major festivals in 2014; supported acts like The Libertines :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Studio Albums & Key Releases
- Young Chasers (Mar 2015): Debut album hit UK Top 10; singles included “Young Chasers”, “T‑Shirt Weather” and “Stuck in My Teeth” :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Different Creatures (Mar 2017): Sophomore album reached UK No. 11; singles “Wake Up” and “Fire That Burns” :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- What’s It Like Over There? (Apr 2019): Embraced piano and pop textures; UK Top 10 :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Sad Happy (Jan/Mar 2020): Double album; peaked at UK No. 4 :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Never Going Under (Jan 2023): Fifth album reached UK Indie No. 1; singles include “Hell On Earth”, “Carry You Home” :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Death & Love, Pt. 1 (Jan 2025): Latest EP release :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Musical Style & Evolution
- Starts with hook-driven, jangly indie rock reminiscent of The Strokes and Arctic Monkeys :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Shifted toward darker, heavier tones on their second album, then to layered piano-pop and atmospheric production on later releases :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Praised for melodic songwriting and adaptability across genres
Live Performances & Impact
- Built strong festival presence and energetic live shows since 2014
- Captured audience attention with dynamic support slots and headlining tours
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