Death & Love, Pt. 1

Circa Waves, the Liverpool indie rock powerhouses, are back with their sixth studio album, "Death & Love, Pt. 1," set to release on January 31, 2025, via Lower Third. This highly anticipated record is a testament to the band's evolution, offering a bigger, bolder sound that's both personally resonant and universally relatable. Inspired by frontman Kieran Shudall's personal experiences, particularly a near-death health scare, the album is a celebration of life, resilience, and the passage of time.

"Death & Love, Pt. 1" is a collection of upbeat and introspective indie-rock anthems that radiate warmth and joy. The album's nine tracks, clocking in at just under 30 minutes, are packed with soaring guitars, catchy melodies, and lyrics that delve into themes of mortality, resilience, and human connection. From the opening track "American Dream" to the closing notes of "Bad Guys Always Win," Circa Waves deliver a record that's as dynamic as it is deeply personal.

The album is a natural progression of Circa Waves' signature sound, with a notable leaning into indie dance floor nostalgia. Fans of the band's previous work will find familiar strains of their soaring guitar songs, but with a fresh twist that reflects the band's growth and Kieran's personal journey. "Death & Love, Pt. 1" is not just an exploration of suffering or anxiety, but a vessel for optimism and a celebration of life. It's an album that feels both deeply personal to Kieran and universally relatable to anyone who's ever faced adversity and come out stronger on the other side.