Austin-based The Human Circuit brings a quirky and unique sensibility to indie rock, and their single “Greeves” is the perfect encapsulation of their experimentation, complete with horns, violins, and dueling male / female vocals. The song has drawn comparisons to Arcade Fire and David Bowie.
In the words of The Human Circuit, “we too often look at love as a singularly defined ‘thing.’ By desiring love, we immediately crave the array of expectations composing our concept of it. How much more at peace would we be if we could narrow our focus to the meanings we use to define love, rather than ‘love,’ in and of itself?”
In the words of lead singer Mat Oldiges, the video for “Greeves,” exclusively premiering here, “expresses how the struggles and torment one faces as an artist can serve as the very muse and inspiration for their creations.” Footage from touring is interspersed with members in nature contemplating their art. “It relays the feeling of emotional and physical ‘almost-masochism’ that artists endure to relay their feelings where words have failed to explain. Imagine the sort of circumstances one could justify pursuing by simply thinking, ‘Well, if the worst-case scenario does occur… hopefully it will inspire some good art.’”
