Circus Envy
A British alternative folk band
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Acoustic @ The Spa – reviewed
A review of last night’s performance in Bridlington is available at the link below. Acoustic @ The Spa.
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Paul the music lover’s blog
A nice review of our output to date in Paul the music lover’s blog this week, here’s what he had to say… This is an interesting band as they are mostly acoustic, and they toss in instruments like bouzouki, mandolin and cajon just for flavor. Their music is melody-driven and harmony rich, so you know … Continue reading
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New Single: Regret – 24th January 2011
Our single “Regret” is out on 24th January, and we have a preview of it below for those who would like a taster of our new album, “Secrets” due out later this year. Regret by Circus Envy Featuring contributions from PJ Wright and Sam Sweeney, this is a bittersweet antidote to winter blues, while incorporating … Continue reading
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EP Review: Circus Envy – A New Dawn Self Release Album Review | Northern Sky
Another review of “A New Dawn”, this time by the website Northern Sky. “Going Nowhere is clearly the most accessible song on the EP, which wouldn’t be out of place on the car stereo, especially an open top car in the middle of the summer season.” Read the full review at the below link: EP … Continue reading
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“A New Dawn” – 4/5 stars in Maverick magazine
Maverick Magazine have reviewed “A New Dawn” in their latest issue, giving the EP 4/5 stars. “…a fine blend of contemporary folk-rock and more traditional sounds, with a style that should have wide appeal beyond the usual British folk confines.” Issue 101 of Maverick is out on 12th November from WHSmiths, Tescos and online at … Continue reading
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Circus Envy reach Iceland – Tónaflóð | Rjóminn
Circus Envy have reached Iceland. Again, we have no idea what it says, but despite nearly spoiling our Oxford Folk Festival appearance with their volcanic eruption we don’t hold a grudge. Circus Envy – A New Dawn Áferðarfallegt alt.folk frá Hull (ekki heyrir maður nú í mörgum sveitum þaðan). Meðfylgjandi er titillagið af nýjustu EP … Continue reading
Circus Envy in Alankomaat – mp3-blog
Circus Envy – A New Dawn – (EP Review) – Stereoboard UK
An EP which is very easy to listen to, yet lively enough to provoke some toe tapping, there is a definite feel of The Eagles, to the title track, A New Dawn and the second track, Going Nowhere. The dramatic instruments and fantastic strummed guitar, during A New Dawn provide an atmospheric backdrop to the … Continue reading
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A New Dawn review « Acuvi
“A New Dawn” review | Tight Mix Blog
“A New Dawn” has been reviewed at Tight Mix Blog, who were impressed by Circus Envy’s online presence. It has been selected as their album of the week, which is great news! Their latest work, “A New Dawn,” is a really awesome 5-song collection that touches upon multiple genres. Circus Envy does an amazing job … Continue reading
Album Review: Circus Envy – A New Dawn
Another review of A New Dawn has come through, with some high praise indeed for Three Score and Ten. Thanks to Luke McGee at www.routenote.com. After this we are treated to the E.P’s highlight, a superb arrangement of the traditional song ‘Three Score and Ten’. Here, the band manage something thus far avoided on this … Continue reading
Bright Young Folk review “A New Dawn”
The second release from the self-proclaimed ‘best band in Hull’, A New Dawn is an intriguing mix of the traditional and modern, with a definite lean towards the nu-folk spectrum. Featuring Kerfuffle’s Sam Sweeney and Hannah James, ‘Three Score and Ten’, is one of the stand-out tracks from this 5-song EP. Produced by the incredible … Continue reading
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