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Circa Survive

Progressive Rock/Post-Hardcore·Music·established·United States
WELL LOVED
Quality and recognition well-matched
LISTENERS
524K
YT SUBS
51K
CHAMPIONS
0

Circa Survive is an American progressive/alternative rock band formed in Philadelphia in 2004 by vocalist Anthony Green and guitarist Colin Frangicetto. The band has released multiple acclaimed albums including 'Juturna' and 'On Letting Go', and is making a comeback with major festival appearances at Louder Than Life 2026 and Aftershock Festival 2026 after a 5-year hiatus.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Signed to major labels including Atlantic Records and Sumerian Records
  • Headlining major festivals Louder Than Life 2026 and Aftershock Festival 2026
  • Influential in the post-hardcore scene with critically acclaimed albums
SIMILAR ARTISTS (7)
FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Circa Survive underrated?

Circa Survive has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 39 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including signed to major labels including atlantic records and sumerian records.

Q:What genre is Circa Survive?

Circa Survive works in Progressive Rock/Post-Hardcore originating from United States (Pennsylvania). As a music artist at the "established" level, Circa Survive has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Progressive Rock scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Circa Survive have?

Circa Survive has approximately 524K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 51K YouTube subscribers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to Circa Survive?

Fans of Circa Survive often also enjoy Coheed and Cambria, The Sound of Animals Fighting, Dance Gavin Dance, The Mars Volta, L.S. Dunes. These artists share common ground in the Progressive Rock space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Circa Survive's approach to progressive rock/post-hardcore, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Circa Survive more famous?

With a Gap Score of 39/100, Circa Survive's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: the gap between quality and fame often comes down to timing, market dynamics, and the inherent biases of recommendation algorithms that favor established artists.

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