Released April 27, 2016 Recorded 2015 Length 3:44 | Format Digital download Genre Pop punk | |
"Circles" is a song by American rock band Pierce the Veil. It was released as the third streaming single from the group's fourth full-length studio album, Misadventures, on April 27, 2016. It was co-written by frontman Vic Fuentes and Curtis Peoples and was produced by Dan Korneff.
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Background
Following Pierce the Veil's extensive touring in support of their third studio album, Collide with the Sky (2012), the band wrote and recorded material for a fourth studio album throughout the later half of 2014 with producer Dan Korneff. The band announced their fourth studio album, Misadventures, on March 18, 2016, releasing the album's second single "Texas Is Forever" on the same day. Prior to "Texas Is Forever", the album's lead single "The Divine Zero" was released for digital download on June 18, 2015. On April 27, 2016, the band released "Circles" as the third single from Misadventures.
Release
On April 27, 2016, the band released "Circles" whilst on a short European tour in promotion for their fourth studio album, Misadventures. The single was released via digital download, streaming, and radio airplay. It first premiered on Annie Mac's radio show on BBC Radio 1 the same day. "Circles" was released to radio on May 25, 2016.
Music video
On June 6, 2016, Alternative Press revealed that Pierce the Veil had shot footage for a music video for "Circles" in Los Angeles, California and will also feature television and music personality Matt Pinfield.
Charts
Upon its release, "Circles" peaked and debuted at No. 37 on the Billboard Twitter Real-Time chart. In the United States, "Circles" also charted at No. 32 on the Hot Rock Songs chart. and No. 11 on the Spotify Velocity chart,
Track listing
- "Circles" – 3:44