STAR CIRCUS RELEASE INFECTIOUS DEBUT ‘Separate Sides’

London based rock pop outfit Star Circus reveal one of the year’s most surprising and pleasing rock albums of 2022.

After making big impressions with a series of standout singles and go see live shows, Star Circus release their debut ‘Separate Sides’ on 2nd December.

Watch ‘Bridges’ (official music video):

Star Circus is the brainchild of Dave Winkler (Bordello Rose, Renegade Playboys, Trophies of Man). After a detour playing guitar and touring as a hired gun for acts such as Bow Wow Wow, Johnny Lima and Ryan Hamilton, the band materialised in late 2019 out of Dave’s passion to create an album focused around his own material.

It wasn’t long before Winkler’s own songs started catching the attention of the music industry, including Total Rock and Radio One Rock Show legendary producer, Tony Wilson. “Dave played me the demos and I was blown away by them – song after song crammed with catchy riffs and commercial hooks. I knew straight away that I’d love to work on this album and bring these fabulous songs to life.”

Alongside Tony handling production duties on ‘Separate Sides’, the album was mastered by Ade Emsley at Table of Tone Mastering (Iron Maiden/Alison Moyet/The Treatment); all of which adds to the potency of the song writing on offer here and equates to an euphoric collection of music that fans of melodic rock will enjoy over and over. Rock pop smarts? Check. You simply cannot miss the melodies, Winkler and co. have equipped themselves with great darts, and are taking aim.

From the infectious dark hooks of ‘Save Your Life’, the melodic uplifting sonics of ‘Just Like In A Movie’ and Love Is The Enemy’, to the melancholic yet anthemic delivery of ‘Bridges’, throughout this long player there’s a real sense Winkler’s true vision and inimitable style which gloriously celebrates the best of 70s/80s rock music. While the songs will sit comfortably with fans of classic style rock, Star Circus aren’t afraid to look at the here, now, and future of their musical direction. They’ve succeeded in delivering a body of work that truly makes this album their own.

This exciting debut album from Star Circus, ‘Separate Sides’ features special guest appearances from Dan Stevens (Inglorious), Tom Draper (Carcass, Angel Witch), and backing vocals from Ben Christo (Sisters of Mercy, Diamond Black, Ricky Warwick Band).  “Infectious hooks & musical sophistication abound as Star Circus channel frontman Winkler’s inimitable style through the best of ‘70s/‘80s rock, creating a sound both comfortingly classic and excitingly innovative.” – Ben Christo

‘Separate Sides’ is released via the band’s label, Diamond Formation Music, 2nd December 2022.

For fans of Queen, Def Leppard, Cheap Trick, Thin Lizzy

Buy and listen links…

Bandcamp: https://starcircus.bandcamp.com/album/separate-sides
Apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/star-circus/1497651224
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3XCltADQDFogoVAGglje9t?si=O4CzER4dScKEDOmetYaTwg

The Separate Sides cast

Watch ‘Times Get Tough (live at Camden Records):

Track List:

1. Save Your Life
2. Something
3. Just Like in a Movie
4. Love is the Enemy
5. On Your Side
6. Circles
7. Wall Around Your Heart
8. A Couple More Years
9. Bridges
10. Times Get Tough
11. Before the Song is Over

​Star Circus is:
Dave Winkler – Lead Vocals/Guitar
Sophie Aurélia Young – Bass/Backing Vocals
Jon Crampton – Guitar/Backing Vocals
Alex Makarov – Drums/Backing Vocals

Connect with Star Circus:
. Official website: https://dwstarcircus.weebly.com
. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DWStarCircus
. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dw_starcircus
. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/starcircus
. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starcircus_band