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“Circle The Earth blends worldwide musical genres into an eclectic rock stew.” – Grateful Web

“Unique blend of modern rock.” – Top Shelf Music

“[Circle The Earth] synthesizes the stylings of fiery pop anthems with everything from shred-heavy hard rock and emo to hip-hop in a manner that’s sure to energize the masses at first listen.” – Remezcla

“Polished pop rock that sparkles with a bit of 80’s glam.” – The Indy Review

 

Los Angeles, CA – September 17, 2024 – Female-fronted, multicultural band Circle The Earth, who stretch the boundaries of rock with funk swagger, jazz fluidity, and pop universality, has released the official music video for their newest single “Stuck In The Middle.” PRESS HERE to watch the video, directed by Henry Lipatov (Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Eminem, Fall Out Boy). “Stuck In The Middle,” written by Circle The Earth guitarist Kazuki Tokaji along with Gerina Di Marco and Adrian Jones and produced by Erik Ron (Staind, Godsmack, Bush), illuminates the diverse group’s versatility. Over a slick beat spiked with a loose riff, new front woman Aviva Scott holds nothing back in the powerful chorus: “Between me and you and I, I’m stuck in the middle.” PRESS HERE to listen to “Stuck In The Middle” on DSPs.

“‘Stuck In The Middle’ is about having multiple options on life’s path; each option associated with tremendously different learning experiences, however all of them eventually leading the soul back home,” shares the band.

“Stuck In The Middle” follows Circle The Earth’s recent pop rock single “Numb,” which officially introduced Aviva and her impressive vocals and unique style into the fold. On the track, electric guitars rip, cymbals clash, and Aviva processes the rollercoaster of a toxic relationship aloud. The palpable momentum culminates on a disarmingly chantable chorus: “When I’m numb, I feel everything.” PRESS HERE to listen to “Numb” and watch the official music video.

Channeling the boundary-breaking energy that only music can bring to the world, Circle The Earth quite literally represents three continents and four countries. Founded in 2018 by bassist Michael McBay, the Los Angeles-based quintet notably features Japanese guitarist Kazuki Tokaji, Brazilian drummer Sandro Feliciano, Taiwanese keyboardist Sandy Chao Wang, and vocal dynamo and native Angeleno Aviva Scott.

By subverting any and all expectations, Circle The Earth crash landed as a phenomenon with their debut in 2020. The group gained traction with the singles “Dead,” “Diamonds,” and “Sweetest Pain,” paving the way for their 2023 EP Hey Goodbye, mostly produced by Ethan Kaufman (Avril Lavigne, Ryan Cabrera, DOROTHY). Beyond piling up millions of streams, they have garnered acclaim from Music Connection, mxdwn, BET, The Rockpit, New Noise Magazine, and more. In 2024, Circle The Earth released the single “Maniac On Mute” and formally welcomed Aviva onto the mic at the suggestion of legendary songwriter Diane Warren. Ultimately, Circle The Earth aims to create beautiful and powerful rock music with integrity and an underlying positive message. The group’s cultural diversity is a true message of inclusion, showing the world how those from different places can come together for the greater good and a rockin’ good time.

Where Circle The Earth truly shines brightest is on the stage. The five-piece has emerged as the rare force of nature equally comfortable on a bill performing alongside Oingo Boingo, Drake Bell, or Smokey Robinson. Their dynamic performances are highlighted by Sandro’s vigorous drumming, Kazuki’s guitar virtuosity, Michael’s onstage bass energy, and Sandy’s melodic and powerful keys, which lay the foundation for Aviva’s emotional vocal delivery and captivating stage presence. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates in Southern California.

 

CIRCLE THE EARTH TOUR DATES

Friday, October 25 – San Juan Capistrano, CA @ The Coach House

Saturday, November 9 – Santa Ana, CA @ Stages

Friday, November 22 – Montclair, CA @ The Canyon

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Globe-spanning rock group Circle The Earth has shared their latest single, ‘Numb,’ as they continue with a busy summer touring schedule.

Hailing from all four corners of the earth, Circle The Earth is based in Los Angeles – but traces their roots to far-flung locations. Bassist Michael McBay founded the quintet, and it features Japanese guitarist Kazuki Tokaji, Brazilian drummer Sandro Feliciano, Taiwanese keyboardist Sandy Chao Wang, and vocal dynamo/frontwoman Aviva Scott (who is also their newest member).

While their border-breaking identity helped them gain global attention when they released songs in 2021, Circle The Earth’s musical stylings – all swagger, jazz tinges, and pop-minded rock – cemented their vast fanbase.

According to frontwoman Aviva, who formally joined the band in 2024 at the suggestion of the legendary artist Diane Warren, “We’re a very outside-of-the-box, colorful, and atypical rock band. We aren’t what you expect when considering rock ‘n’ roll.”

This unexpectedness is borne out in all the songs the band has released. Early songs like ‘Dead,’ ‘Sweetest Pain,’ and ‘New Religion’ received plenty of love thanks to their raw energy and anthemic quality (a rare thing in modern-day rock). At the same time, their debut EP, Hey Goodbye, showcased insightful lyrics and easily identifiable chemistry among the bandmates.

Fans who have witnessed them in person will have noticed the abovementioned chemistry. Circle The Earth is, at its heart, a rollickingly great live band – equally comfortable on a bill alongside Oingo Boingo as they are alongside Drake Bell or Smokey Robinson.

Circle The Earth has unveiled what they’ve been cooking up in the studio recently in their newest single, ‘Numb.’

‘Numb’ marks the first song with Aviva officially holding the title of Lead Singer, so it would always be a highly-anticipated release.

The song itself is an eye-opening look at what it means to wrestle with addiction. Aviva’s voice is characterized by its range – the artist goes from raspy and passionate to delicate and earnest without pausing for rest. This versatility means she can fit a lot of emotion into the track’s economical three minutes.

Beyond being pleasing to listen to, the song is also whip-smart. ‘Numb’ explores the central contradiction behind addictive behavior – addiction can lessen some pain in the short term but heightens everything else in the long term. This contradiction is concise in the song’s chant-able chorus: “When I’m numb, I feel everything.”

Circle The Earth said about the track itself. The new lead singer said, “Numb is about someone battling their emotions and overcoming obstacles in an unhealthy relationship. Even though they want to act like they’re numb, they still feel everything and can’t cover it up. You can try to mask your emotions, but they’re still ultimately there.”

‘Numb’ is available to stream now. A music video directed by Henry Lipatov is also available on YouTube.

 

Source: LAWeekly

Photo credit: Chris Swainston

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“Circle The Earth came from all walks of the globe to forage a sound as different as they are.” – BET

“Circle The Earth’s repertoire of songs is as diverse as the band members’ ethnicity…

Circle The Earth are not to be missed!” – Music Connection

“Circle The Earth blends worldwide musical genres into an eclectic rock stew.” – Grateful Web

“Unique blend of modern rock.” – Top Shelf Music

“[Circle The Earth] synthesizes the stylings of fiery pop anthems with everything from shred-heavy hard rock and emo to hip-hop in a manner that’s sure to energize the masses at first listen.” – Remezcla

“Polished pop rock that sparkles with a bit of 80’s glam.” – The Indy Review

 

Los Angeles, CA – August 6, 2024 – Female-fronted, multicultural band Circle The Earth, who stretch the boundaries of rock with funk swagger, jazz fluidity, and pop universality, has officially introduced their new era and iteration with the release of their new single “Numb.” The pop rock track – written by Adrian Jones and produced by Erik Ron (Staind, Godsmack, Bush) – showcases new front woman Aviva Scott processing the rollercoaster of a toxic relationship set against ripping electric guitar and clashing cymbals. The palpable momentum culminates on a disarmingly chantable chorus: “When I’m numb, I feel everything.” PRESS HERE to listen to “Numb” and PRESS HERE to watch the official music video, directed by Henry Lipatov (Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Eminem, Fall Out Boy).

“‘Numb’ is a revelation that it is impossible to cover your emotions with temporary comforts like drugs and alcohol,” shares Scott. “It is essential to confront difficult emotions with a sober mind in order to genuinely heal and grow.”

Channeling the boundary-breaking energy that only music can bring to the world, Circle The Earth quite literally represents three continents and four countries. Founded in 2018 by bassist Michael McBay, the Los Angeles-based quintet notably features Japanese guitarist Kazuki Tokaji, Brazilian drummer Sandro Feliciano, Taiwanese keyboardist Sandy Chao Wang, and vocal dynamo and native Angeleno Aviva Scott.

By subverting any and all expectations, Circle The Earth crash landed as a phenomenon with their debut in 2020. The group gained traction with the singles “Dead,” “Diamonds,” and “Sweetest Pain,” paving the way for their 2023 EP Hey Goodbye, mostly produced by Ethan Kaufman (Avril Lavigne, Ryan Cabrera, DOROTHY). Beyond piling up millions of streams, they have garnered acclaim from Music Connection, mxdwn, BET, The Rockpit, New Noise Magazine, and more. In 2024, Circle The Earth released the single “Maniac On Mute” and formally welcomed Aviva onto the mic at the suggestion of legendary songwriter Diane Warren.

“Having Aviva as our new lead singer has elevated the band to a whole new level of excellence, excitement, and energy,” says McBay. “All of us are fired up for our next round of releases and concerts!”

For those in Southern California, Circle The Earth has a lot of opportunities coming up to experience their live show, which is where the five-piece shines the brightest. The group has emerged as the rare force of nature equally comfortable on a bill alongside Oingo Boingo, Drake Bell, or Smokey Robinson. Their dynamic performances are highlighted by Sandro’s vigorous drumming, Kazuki’s guitar virtuosity, Michael’s onstage bass energy, and Sandy’s melodic and powerful keys, which lay the foundation for Aviva’s emotional vocal delivery and captivating stage presence. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates.

Ultimately, Circle The Earth aims to create beautiful and powerful rock music with integrity and an underlying positive message. The group’s cultural diversity is a true message of inclusion, showing the world how those from different places can come together for the greater good and a rockin’ good time.

 

CIRCLE THE EARTH TOUR DATES

Sunday, August 11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex

Saturday, August 17 – Montclair, CA @ The Canyon

Tuesday, August 20 – West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky a Go Go

Tuesday, August 27 – West Hollywood, CA @ Hotel Ziggy

Thursday, September 5 – Agoura Hills, CA @ The Canyon Club (opening for Patty Smyth)

Friday, October 25 – San Juan Capistrano, CA @ The Coach House

Friday, November 22 – Montclair, CA @ The Canyon

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“Circle The Earth came from all walks of the globe to forage a sound as different as they are.” – BET

“Circle The Earth’s repertoire of songs is as diverse as the band members’ ethnicity…

Circle The Earth are not to be missed!” – Music Connection

“Circle The Earth blends worldwide musical genres into an eclectic rock stew.” – Grateful Web

“Unique blend of modern rock.” – Top Shelf Music

“[Circle The Earth] synthesizes the stylings of fiery pop anthems with everything from shred-heavy hard rock and emo to hip-hop in a manner that’s sure to energize the masses at first listen.” – Remezcla

“Polished pop rock that sparkles with a bit of 80’s glam.” – The Indy Review


Los Angeles, CA – April 24, 2024 – Female-fronted, multicultural band Circle The Earth, who creates modern rock sounds that offer cutting-edge new-wave beats to evoke energy and emotion, has released their new single “Stuck In The Middle.” PRESS HERE to listen. Written by Circle The Earth guitarist Kazuki Tokaji along with Gerina Di Marco and Adrian Jones and produced by Erik Ron (Staind, Godsmack, Bush), “Stuck In The Middle” exudes a pop vibe supported by intense driving musicianship.

“‘Stuck In The Middle’ is our anthem,” shares Circle The Earth. “It’s our favorite song because it has everything: a memorable chorus and dynamic melodies.”

“Stuck In The Middle” marks the follow-up to Circle The Earth’s hard-hitting single “Maniac on Mute,” with both tracks to be featured on a larger collection coming soon. “Maniac on Mute,” written by 7-time Grammy nominee Lauren Christy (Avril Lavigne, Korn, Bebe Rexha), continues to rise on Mediabase’s Activator Chart (currently #53). PRESS HERE to watch the official music video for “Maniac on Mute,” directed by Henry Lipatov (Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Eminem, Fall Out Boy).

Known for their explosive live performance, Circle The Earth – Michael McBay (bass), Kazuki Tokaji (guitar), Sandro Feliciano (drums), Sandy Chao Wang (keyboard), Khadia Handon (vocals) – will celebrate the release of “Stuck In The Middle” at their next Los Angeles show this Friday, April 26th at Harvard & Stone with Sarah and the Safe Word (PRESS HERE for more info).

Formed by McBay in 2018, Circle The Earth features a lineup of professional musicians from around the world – Japan (Kazuki), Brazil (Sandro), Taiwan (Sandy), and the U.S. (Michael and Khadia) – delivering powerful melodic songs that showcase hard, groove-filled licks and memorable lyrics. The group’s forthright attitude on stage and off is about ethnic inclusion, cultural understanding, international cooperation, personal integrity, and spiritual awareness. Their overall message has always been about bringing people hope, love, and truth through positive and uplifting music.

Circle The Earth officially debuted in 2020 with their single “Could Be You” and have since amassed more than 4 million views on their YouTube channel and over 1 million streams on Spotify in addition to media support from the likes of BET, Music Connection, Spectrum News, mxdwn, New Noise Magazine, The Indy Review, AntiMusic, The Rock Revival, and more. In 2023, the Los Angeles-based quintet released their debut EP Hey Goodbye, an 8-song collection, mostly produced by Ethan Kaufman (Avril Lavigne, Ryan Cabrera, DOROTHY), that includes fan-favorites “Diamonds,” “Dead,” “Sweetest Pain,” and “Too Many Pieces.”

 

For press inquiries, please contact:

Press Here
Bari Lieberman
bari@pressherepublicity.com

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Circle The Earth Releases Official Music Video for Latest Single “Maniac on Mute”
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“Circle The Earth came from all walks of the globe to forage a sound as different as they are.” – BET

“Circle The Earth’s repertoire of songs is as diverse as the band members’ ethnicity…

Circle The Earth are not to be missed!” – Music Connection

“Circle The Earth blends worldwide musical genres into an eclectic rock stew.” – Grateful Web

“Unique blend of modern rock.” – Top Shelf Music

“[Circle The Earth] synthesizes the stylings of fiery pop anthems with everything from shred-heavy hard rock and emo to hip-hop in a manner that’s sure to energize the masses at first listen.” – Remezcla

“Polished pop rock that sparkles with a bit of 80’s glam.” – The Indy Review

 

Los Angeles, CA – April 8, 2024 – Female-fronted, multicultural band Circle The Earth, who creates modern rock sounds that offer cutting-edge new-wave beats to evoke energy and emotion, has released the official music video for their latest single “Maniac on Mute” – PRESS HERE to watch. The therapeutic new visual was directed by Henry Lipatov (Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Eminem, Fall Out Boy). “Maniac on Mute,” written by 7-time Grammy nominee Lauren Christy (Avril Lavigne, Korn, Bebe Rexha) and produced by Erik Ron (Staind, Godsmack, Bush), was released in February and is now climbing Mediabase’s Activator Chart (currently #66). The song is about refusing to let past trauma accompany you into the future. PRESS HERE to listen to “Maniac on Mute” on DSPs.

“Henry Lipatov captured a brilliant take on the song ‘Maniac on Mute’ from a cinematographer’s perspective,” shares Circle The Earth. “It speaks of saving the world after conquering oneself and facing one’s own demons that we all struggle with day to day.”

Circle The Earth – Michael McBay (bass), Kazuki Tokaji (guitar), Sandro Feliciano (drums), Sandy Chao Wang (keyboard), Khadia (vocals) – has a couple of live shows coming up this month in Los Angeles including a free performance on Wednesday, April 17th at Hotel Ziggy on the Sunset Strip for We Found New Music (PRESS HERE to RSVP) and Friday, April 26th at Harvard & Stone with Sarah and the Safe Word (PRESS HERE for tickets).

Formed by McBay in 2018, Circle The Earth features a lineup of professional musicians from around the world – Japan (Kazuki), Brazil (Sandro), Taiwan (Sandy) and the U.S. (Michael and Khadia) – delivering powerful melodic songs that showcase hard, groove-filled licks and memorable lyrics. The group’s forthright attitude on stage and off is about ethnic inclusion, cultural understanding, international cooperation, personal integrity, and spiritual awareness. Their overall message has always been about bringing people hope, love, and truth through positive and uplifting music.

Circle The Earth officially debuted in 2020 with their single “Could Be You” and have since amassed more than 4 million views on their YouTube channel and over 1 million streams on Spotify in addition to media support from the likes of BET, Music Connection, Spectrum News, mxdwn, The Indy Review, AntiMusic, The Rock Revival, and more. In 2023, the Los Angeles-based quintet released their debut EP Hey Goodbye, an 8-song collection, mostly produced by Ethan Kaufman (Avril Lavigne, Ryan Cabrera, DOROTHY), that includes fan-favorites “Diamonds,” “Dead,” “Sweetest Pain,” and “Too Many Pieces.” Circle The Earth has also graced the stages of such famed LA venues including The Viper Room, Whisky a Go Go, and The Mint as well as performances at NAMM, building a reputation for their explosive live show.

More from Circle The Earth coming soon!

 

For press inquiries, please contact:
Press Here
Bari Lieberman / bari@pressherepublicity.com

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MULTICULTURAL MODERN ROCK BAND CIRCLE THE EARTH TO RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE MANIAC ON MUTE
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Circle The Earth Enter the Mediabase Top 40 Activator Chart at #65* with their Current Single, “Dead – Remix”

Band to Perform at an Exclusive Industry Showcase at  SIR Studios in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 6:30 pm

 

Los Angeles, CA- February, 2024– Circle The Earth is a multicultural band that creates modern rock sounds, offering cutting-edge new-wave beats that evoke energy and emotion. Their new single, “Maniac on Mute,” will be available on February 21, 2024.

Formed by Mike McBay (bass guitar) in 2018, Circle the Earth rounded out their lineup by adding: Kazuki Tokaji from Japan, who lights up the stage on guitar; Sandro Feliciano from Brazil on drums, Sandy Chao from Taiwan on keyboard and Khadia (vocals). Mike and Khadia are from America. Together, the group offers powerful melodic songs that deliver hard, groove-filled licks that showcase memorable lyrics.

Mike McBay’s story is one of grit and determination. A trained medical doctor, he lost his license after succumbing to drug addiction. His parents, who were steeped in academia, shaped his early years. His parents were science department chairs at Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University), a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Georgia. Mike’s youth was marked by his parents’ demands to succeed and Mike’s dreams of making music. His life led to addiction, which he overcame 13 years ago. “Music was my escape while fighting racism in school and my parents’ academic demands,” says Mike.

Circle the Earth’s new single, “Maniac on Mute,” will be released via Symphonic Distribution on February 21, 2024. The single was written by acclaimed songwriter Lauren Christy and produced by Erik Ron. The new track and forthcoming album were recorded at Grey Area Studios in Los Angeles, CA, in December 2023.

“Maniac on Mute” is about refusing to let your past trauma accompany you into your future. “Who you are now is not who you used to be. The deal to silence yourself is an effort to bury the past,” says Ms. Christy.

The group’s forthright attitude on stage and off is about ethnic inclusion, cultural understanding, international cooperation, personal integrity, and spiritual awareness. “Music brings people together. It offers me hope on a daily basis. The group represents life as positive and uplifting as I continue on my journey to stay healthy,” says Mike.

Circle The Earth’s new song, “Maniac on Mute,” will help heal your trauma through Kazuki Tokaji’s wicked guitar skills and Khadia’s dynamic vocals. Mike Mcbay holds down a steady groove on bass alongside Sandro Feliciano’s banging drums and Sandy Chao’s innovative keys,” adds Lauren Christy.

Circle The Earth’s second single will be released in March 2024, and their full EP will be released in June 2024.

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For more information or to RSVP for the Showcase at SIR Studios, please contact:

Lulu Cohen at Lulu Cohen Media 

lulucohenmedia4ever@gmail.com

917.318.2161

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Circle The Earth is a combination of will, timing, and a little bit of luck.
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Circle The Earth is a combination of will, timing, and a little bit of luck.

The quintet of lead vocalist Khadia, guitarist Kazuki Tokaji, bassist Michael McBay, keyboardist Sandy Chao Wang and drummer Sandro Feliciano uprooted from their native towns and countries to convene in Los Angeles, unknowingly foraging a musical partnership years after their arrival.

The band looks as different from each other as their sound does to your typical indie soul-infused rock band. Chao Wang, a native of Taiwan, says she was introduced to music early on as a method of expanding her mind and keeping her out of trouble.

“Growing up, there’s access to music because parents want their kids to do music,” she told BET during a recent interview. “I remember taking group piano lessons and I just always knew how to read music, I was in concert bands, marching bands, and once I moved here [at age 10], I’ve just always had that interest in music.

“Moving to America opened that door for me just in terms of I have so much more time to learn and practice and like it because the educational system in Taiwan is pretty strict,” she continues. “I decided to study music and moved out to Hollywood and kind of took off on there. I just wanted to learn, it was never really like I want to be on stage. I want to do all that but was more like I just wanted to learn and get better and that kind of led me to where I am.”

For bassist McBay, the group’s eldest member, his music history helps guide the band – almost as a father figure; however, the possibility of even participating in such didn’t come without its own personal trials and tribulations. A former addict, McBay has been clean from drugs and alcohol for 12 years now, which he says allows him to be honest in life and the music he creates.

“Being in recovery for a long time, the whole point is openness and drug addiction is all about medicating secrets and hiding pain and medicating pain,” he explains. “So the whole basis for recovering from drugs and from any addiction is expressing and revealing vulnerability, opening up about what’s wrong, telling people what the problems are, and what the pain is about and sharing it – and then being open to let the healing happen.

“Spirituality, God, whatever you want to call it comes in and heals those things and allows you to express your life more freely and stop hiding and stop medicating,” he adds. “That carries over to the music.”

Roughly a decade ago, McBay played the role of Circle The Earth’s founder, meeting the Brazilian-born Feliciano, who also grew up in a musical family and began playing percussion as a teenager. As an adult, he began playing gigs in cover bands and played rock and Brazilian music with friends before moving to California to attend the Los Angeles College of Music. It was around then that he met McBay and they met lead singer Khadia.

“After a few years of performing, everybody [I knew] kind of just scattered and started doing their own thing, finding other ways to make money so it just went to the wayside for a little bit but then I was introduced to Michael and it was just like the manifestation of coming back full circle,” she explains. “Michael had started this group and it was 100 percent my dream come true once again. So I was like, Yeah, this is definitely supposed to be it.”

The final piece of the quintet hails all the way from Japan, lead guitarist Kazuki Tokaji who has quite an impressive musical portfolio at such a young age. He started playing guitar when he was 7 years old, and drums at age 10. He graduated from the prestigious Musicians Institute in 2018 and has performed with many talented artists including Grammy-award winner Steve Vai Marty Friedman of Megadeth. Tokaji has also helped write and produce several of the band’s songs.

According to Tokaji the group’s differences not only in culture but background in music is what sets them apart from other bands. “We are all professionals (of different music genres). We all grew up in different states and different countries and we all have different (music) backgrounds. Some of us grew up with (and were influenced by) either Jazz, or R&B, or even Funk, and I grew up with Heavy Metal.”

Put it all together, Circle The Earth combines rock, pop, soul, hip-hop, and even emo music; however, most of their music has typically been heard during shows rather than through streaming. That, though, is about to change.

In early March, after dropping loose singles here and there, the group released their debut EP Hey, Goodbye, which they still wanted to make sound as though fans were hearing it in a venue capacity. That includes the project’s title track, one of their most popular.

“We started really developing it to make it sound live, so that it’s bigger than just a song [or album],” Khadia, a native of Silver Springs, Maryland, explains. “It’s interactive with the audience and I think for the most part, that might be one of our bigger songs because the audience gets to participate and it’s super exciting. We get really great response from that.”

The band says they continue to strive to create music that leaves good vibes in its wake while making the world a better place. On songs like “New Religion” and “Pick Your Poison,” Circle The Earth rebels against simply following the status quo or the pressures of simply getting through everyday life – and that’s relatable to nearly everyone, regardless of where they’re from.

It’s their bond, shared love of music, and companionship that made their varying backgrounds not only easily come together but a source of better understanding of each other and their overall mission.

“There’s a commonality between everybody in this band,” Khadia notes. “The commonality is everyone in our band, we’re like the first and maybe only musicians in our family. My parents come from a science background – they don’t know anything about music. I think that’s really cool that we made it from all over the corners of the Earth here, so confident in our ability, and we didn’t even have that type of structure or family lineage that did the same to kind of tell us what to do. We figured it out. We followed our spirit and it brought us together. It’s amazing to me.”

Listen to Circle The Earth’s EP Hey, Goodbye below.

Source: BET.com

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Circle The Earth Live at the Peppermint Club
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Circle The Earth is an energetic pop-rock musical project. Its music conveys a message of cultural inclusion, ethnic diversity, religious tolerance, women’s rights, and equality of opportunity, all based on a premise of underlying spirituality, hope, and optimism.

Michael McBay heads the band, which is managed by Johnny Miller, CEO of TruPitch Entertainment.

“I have been putting together and financing original music projects for 30 years in the Los Angeles area, and Circle The Earth is a natural evolution of that long-time endeavor,” says McBay.

 

What are some of the biggest challenges you face in managing the band, and how do you overcome them?

Scheduling and booking a group of super-talented, very busy professional musicians is definitely among the biggest challenges of managing Circle The Earth. Generating the finances necessary to maintain and effectively promote a project of this caliber is extremely challenging as well.

 

What sets this band apart from other rock bands and what kind of audience do they appeal to?

The cultural diversity and the overall look of the band definitely sets it apart. Having a Black female lead vocalist who sings rock, raps, and performs so strongly is also quite unique. Because of these factors, the band has broad international appeal.

What advice would you give to someone who is looking to book your band for an event, and what should they keep in mind when working with a band manager?

We are completely reliable, easygoing, professional, and very fun to work with– please be the same!

What is your message to our Heart Of Hollywood Magazine readers?

All true religions and spiritual paths lead back to the same loving God and not one soul will be lost.

How can people book the band for concerts, festivals, or other events?

Contact Mike McBay

PH: 213-915-2274

E-mail: doctormcm@gmail.com

or Johnny Miller

PH: 310-435-7195

E-mail: johnny@trupitch.com

Sean Healy presents circle the earth Aug 17
Sean Healy Presents: Circle the Earth LIVE at The Next Wave Show

Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023 Time: 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM) Venue: The Peppermint Club, 8713 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Tickets: $25.00 Ages: 21+

Gather your friends and secure your spot for a night of incredible music and electrifying performances! Join us as Sean Healy Presents “Circle the Earth” LIVE at The Next Wave Show, happening at The Peppermint Club in Los Angeles.

This is your chance to be part of an immersive experience that will leave you breathless. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!

Purchase your tickets now: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/circle-the-earth-live-at-the-peppermint-club-tickets/13246658

Tag your friends who can’t miss this extraordinary night! Let’s circle the Earth together and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Source: Heart of Hollywood Magazine
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Hey Goodbye Ep Review
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Female-fronted rock band Circle The Earth recently released their debut EP Hey Goodbye. The band is fronted by Khadia, a former background singer for Imagine Dragons, American Idol, and the American Music Awards, who has also performed with artists such as Prince. Rounding out the band is the talent of Michael McBay (founding member/bassist), Sandro Feliciano (drummer), Sandy Chao Wang (keyboardist/music director), and Kazuki Tokaji (guitarist/songwriter). Blending a variety of genres such as rock, pop, soul, and hip-hop, Hey Goodbye is dynamic and uplifting. For fans of The Aces and Willow, Circle The Earth breathes new life into the rock scene.

Hey Goodbye is energetic and full, giving the effect of a live show. From Khadia’s outstanding vocal belts to thunderous guitar and drums, Circle The Earth commands attention with each fiery anthem. “Sweetest Pain,” one of the EP’s singles, carries quick, booming drums and bold vocal harmonies. Tokaji’s melodic guitar solo gorgeously complements the song’s powerful rock style. These heavier tracks feel expansive, large enough to dominate any venue.

Pop and hip-hop elements shine through in tracks like “Dead.” Gritty guitar stands out against rap verses and bright, pop inspired background vocals. Khadia’s striking voice effortlessly shifts from forceful rock to earthy soul. “Pick Your Poison” features similar stylistic elements. With synthy beats and a catchy chorus punctuated by heavy guitar, this track is a sweeping fusion of pop and modern rock.

By featuring a lineup of members from across the U.S., Taiwan, Brazil, and Japan, all who bring an extensive range of professional experience, Circle The Earth joins a unique array of genres. The band strives to produce positive music with messages of unity and inclusion. Monumental and harmonizing, Hey Goodbye is an explosive, vibrant EP.

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Source: InAlternative blog

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31 Rockin’ Songs for Women’s History Month
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For Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating female artists in all generations and genres of music. Specifically, this list aims to cover women in typically male-dominated music genres that deserve more notoriety.

From popular to underground; here are 31 different musicians to check out:

  1. Avatarium- “Death, Where is Your Sting?” (Alternative metal). Off of their 2022 album of the same name, singer Jennie Ann-Smith is perfect in this band for storytelling through Leif Edling’s lyricism. AVATARIUM – Death, Where Is Your Sting (2022) // Official Music Video // AFM Records
  2. Courtney Barnett- “Pedestrian at Best” (Indie rock). As part of the recent Australian Invasion, Barnett combines punk rock elements into her work with comedic lyrics and a deadpan vocal delivery. Pedestrian At Best – Courtney Barnett
  3. Bent Knee- “Land Animal” (Progressive rock). Being a modern progressive rock band, Bent Knee’s instrumentals tell the story while vocalist Courtney Swain sings her heart out for an emotional payoff. Bent Knee – Land Animal (official video)
  4. Kate Bush- “Sat in Your Lap” (Art pop). After her song “Running Up That Hill” was featured in Stranger Things, the rest of Bush’s discography has been discovered and now appreciated by a younger audience. Kate Bush – Sat in Your Lap – Official Music Video
  5. Tracy Chapman- “Fast Car” (Singer-songwriter). This legendary ballad propelled Chapman into fame through her unique voice, lyricism, and guitar work. Tracy Chapman – Fast Car (Official Music Video)
  6. CHVRCHES- “The Mother We Share” (Electronic pop). These Scottish synthpop artists were inspired by a vast number of musicians from the classic goth rock to new age electronic genres. CHVRCHES – The Mother We Share

  7. Circle the Earth- “Sweetest Pain” (Hard rock). The band’s name was inspired by the fact that each of the five members come from four different countries: the U.S., Brazil, Taiwan, and Japan. Circle the Earth – Sweetest Pain (Official Video)

  8. Delta Rae- “Hands Dirty” (Folk rock). Three siblings make up the foundation of this group, with this feminist anthem becoming one of their most popular songs. Delta Rae – Hands Dirty (Official Music Video)
  9. Pearl Derringer- “The Fool” (Country). This anonymous vocalist allows her work to speak for herself with some bright, country-inspired tunes. Pearl Derringer – The Fool
  10. The Go! Team & The Star Feminine Band- “Look Away, Look Away” (World fusion). Being the only song on this list that’s in French, the supergroup The Go! Team has collaborated with the Benin-based The Star Feminine Band for a traditional yet ahead-of-its-time hit. The Go! Team – Look Away, Look Away (feat The Star Feminine Band)
  11. Laura Jane Grace & Miley Cyrus- “True Trans Soul Rebel” (Folk punk). Against Me! vocalist Laura Jane Grace covered this song off of her 2014 album “Transgender Dysphoria Blues” with Miley Cyrus for a charitable cause. Happy Hippie Presents: Miley Cyrus & Laura Jane Grace – True Trans Soul Rebel
  12. Horsegirl- “Anti-glory” (Indie rock). Inspired by the dissonant post rock of the nineties, this Chicago band came in swinging with their debut album, “Versions of Modern Performance”. Horsegirl – “Anti-glory” (Official Music Video)
  13. The Inflorescence- “Phantom Feelings” (Indie rock). This brand new four piece band already found a cult following in their home base of San Diego with some energized summer hits. The Inflorescence – Phantom Feelings (Artwork Video)
  14. The Interrupters- “She’s Kerosene” (Punk rock/ska). Aimee Allen and the Binova brothers prove ska’s not dead as long as they’re around, especially after the release of their most recent album, “In the Wild”. The Interrupters – “She’s Kerosene”
  15. Jefferson Airplane- “Somebody to Love” (Classic rock). As one of the pioneers of psychedelic rock, Jefferson Airplane created one of the most memorable songs of this era with Grace Slick on lead vocals. Jefferson Airplane – Somebody to Love (Official Audio)
  16. Jinjer- “Perennial” (Alternative metal). Based out of Ukraine, Jinjer and Tatiana Shmailyuk touch on the more sensitive, introspective, and emotive aspects heavy metal has to offer. JINJER – Perennial (Official Video) | Napalm Records
  17. Alanis Morissette- “You Oughta Know” [Explicit] (Singer-songwriter/pop). This concept album turned stage play offers an awesome front to back listening experience as Morissette satirizes her life as a star in the music industry. Alanis Morissette – You Oughta Know (Official 4K Music Video)
  18. No Doubt- “Just A Girl” (Pop rock). Being Gwen Stefani’s big debut, No Doubt continues to be one of the most beloved grunge-adjacent pop rock bands around, with their songs still getting plenty of airtime. No Doubt – Just A Girl
  19. Oceans of Slumber- “The Water’s Rising” (Heavy metal). Cammie Gilbert proves that metal vocals can still suit heavy instrumentals if it’s done well, which comes naturally to this band. OCEANS OF SLUMBER – The Waters Rising (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
  20. Paramore- “Figure 8” (Alternative rock). Paramore returns with their first album in six years, drawing from a wider variety of rock subgenres in this satisfying comeback. Paramore – Figure 8 (Official Audio)
  21. Pit Pony- “Tide of Doubt” (Alternative rock). This highly underrated band from England offer a moody yet catchy banger to open up their album “World to Me”. PIT PONY – Tide Of Doubt (Lyric Video)
  22. Portishead- “Glory Box” (Trip hop/electronic). As one of the pioneers of trip hop, Beth Gibbons’s vocal delivery perfectly fits the dreary noir atmosphere set by the album “Dummy”. Glory Box
  23. Santigold- “Disparate Youth” (Alternative pop/new wave). This genre-defying soloist reaches out to all kinds of musicians both for inspiration or collaboration, offering an entirely unique soundscape in her music. Santigold – Disparate Youth (Official Music Video)
  24. Skunk Anansie- “I Can Dream” (Hard rock). Skin’s soulful and expressive singing voice make this band a sort of hidden gem in the grunge and English punk rock circles. Skunk Anansie – I Can Dream
  25. Sløtface- “Nancy Drew” (Indie rock). The band’s debut, “Try Not to Freak Out”, made this Norwegian punk outfit a new age classic, flowing between edgy rock and soft indie vibes with ease. Sløtface – Nancy Drew (Official Music Video)
  26. Sonic Youth- “Kool Thing” (Post rock/shoegaze). Vocalist and bassist Kim Gordon was inspired to write this song after a very awkward interview with rapper LL Cool J; now considered a tongue-in-cheek commentary on feminism and progressivism. Sonic Youth – Kool Thing
  27. Spiritbox- “Secret Garden” (Hard rock/alternative metal). Courtney LaPlante along with her husband Mike Stringer on guitar wrote this song as a “love letter” to the influence Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno had on their music. Spiritbox – Secret Garden (Official Music Video)
  28. Starbenders- “Downtown” [Explicit] (Alternative rock). From Atlanta, Starbenders utilized the most fun aspects of glam rock and pop to make their debut album, “Heavy Petting”. Downtown
  29. Unleash the Archers- “Northwest Passage” (Heavy metal). This band draws from the boundless energy found in other power metal acts for this anthemic standalone single. UNLEASH THE ARCHERS – Northwest Passage (Official Video) | Napalm Records
  30. White Lung- “If You’re Gone” (Alternative rock). The Vancouver group sent off their fifth and final album, “Premonition”, with a passionate, high octane alternative rock banger full of resounding instrumentals and soaring vocals. White Lung – If You’re Gone (Official Visualizer)
  31. Wye Oak- “Civilian” (Indie rock). Featured in “The Walking Dead”, Jenn Wasner compliments the somber instrumentals with heartfelt lyrics and a vulnerable vocal performance. Wye Oak – Civilian (Official Video)

 

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