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[@alexv0714]

Circa is definitely one of the all time greats, anything Anthony Green touches turns to gold. Some of their biggest songs across the years you may want to check out are Act Appalled, Get Out, and The Difference Between Medicine and Poison is in the Dose. All 3 from different albums, all very different sounds. Would love to see a lot more Circa on this channel.

[@doodoopoo]

right on

[@jam3152]

Circa is my fucking favorite band of all time and no one comes close

[@albreezy26]

Daaaammmnn. You're the man for opening this can of beans. One of my favorite bands of all time that seems to get overlooked by many but if you were in the scene they were gods at their height and still continue to make great music. A long form vid would be so great for them and the dear hunter!

[@JonathanKahl]

All the reaction channels skip over Circa Survive and The Dear Hunter and it makes me sad. There’s so much good music that people are missing out on.

[@x_aureum]

anthony is still the god of the scene

[@jbasti227]

@@JonathanKahl Seriously I’m so excited TDH are finally coming out with a new album

[@theamaranththeory]

Easily one of the best shows I've seen for the genre. Both "Anthony Green Weekend" at Riot Fest with Saosin and Circa and solo all having sets, but also the first time I saw them with Cursive. Green is a rock god in the scene. He is incapable of putting on a bad show.

[@MrDirtyVirus]

I saw the dear hunter live with coheed and Cambria. Never heard of the band, but when they started playing i was blown out of my own mind. Been a BIG fan of them since. They are definitely overlooked. Such a fantastic and genius band

[@mandala_skies]

Circa Survive changed my life. Really, I grew up with them, and learn so much, all the members are FANTASTIC humans, and the band is always changing and breaking limits, I love them with all my forces 🖤🌊

[@dampersand]

I've never listened to Circa Survive before, but I'm a big fan of Hail the Sun and now I see why everybody always compares Donovan Melero's voice with Anthony Green's.

[@fergar0206]

It's crazy to me that someone could get into Hail the Sun without getting into circa first since Circa is one of like the main gateway bands into the genre and one of the ones from that original golden age of like the mid to late 2000s.

[@jam3152]

@@fergar0206circa is a fucking tier 1 band. They are legends

[@kiraelmatador1824]

cara, muuuito obrigado, eu amo circa, mas conheci Hail agora por ti, muito obrigado mesmo

[@TravisCombs-oi4zo]

Hail The Sun is 100% inspired by Circa lol

[@Kannerjb711]

Favorite band of all time. No other is like them.

[@riccardocravero3614]

Regarding the post-hardcore thing: hardcore is a subgenre of punk that pushed the genre toward music harsher than classic punk. So, Hardcore bands like Black Flag, Minor Threat, Bad Brains and Dead Kennedys began playing harsher, faster and sometimes more technical stuff. From that, many hardcore bands started exploring many territories. Many embraced more metal-influenced music (the term metal-core comes from the fusion of hardcore punk and metal) and others became kind of progressive and more intricate. Post-hardcore is just a broad term to refer to bands that still retain elements of hardcore punk but also embrace new elements, being them atmospheric passages, technical playing or intricate compositions. Some bands started producing more emotional and intimate music and so Emotional Hardcore (later called Emo) became a common label (but the genre evolved in the 2000s and it is far from resembling punk nowadays). Some first-wave Emotional Hardcore bands (Emo or not) are Embrace, Moss Icon, Sunny Day Real Estate and Rites Of Spring. Other bands were called post-hardcore because they explored more unusual rythmic and sonic textures, like Fugazi or At The Drive In (you kind of know them, The Mars Volta originated from At The Drive In). Other band were called post-hardcore but then they were mostly labeled as Alternative Rock, as happened with Minutemen or Husker Du. Others were influenced by extreme metal and sometimes grindcore and gave birth to what is called Screamo. Older bands in the genre are Orchid, Heroin, Antioch Arrow and Saetia (less famous,but I love them). Newer screamo-like bands are Thursday, Brand New or even early La Dispute. Sometimes even some metalcore bands are described as being post-hardcore. So, it Is just an umbrella term for many different things and my explanation is probably going to make things even less clear. But at least I tried to give a very general description of the stuff that goes under the term.

[@Bobbias]

Great write up. I was hoping I wouldn't have to try to do a write-up because I don't know the history well enough :)

[@ryanmourant8814]

That was a great read, thank you!

[@Forks22]

Looks like you covered it, great blurb.

[@MsFrizzle2113]

Really great write up here and I definitely agree with most of it. It’s absolutely more of an umbrella term in my opinion as more of a movement of bands from the 00s as they started getting more experimental with how they explored their music, though many came from similar backgrounds and influences and played the same shows and festivals (think of how diverse mid 2000s Warped Tour lineups were, bands like Coheed & Cambria, Underoath, Circa, and Thrice all at the same show). On a more pessimistic note, I think a lot of bands describe themselves as post-hardcore nowadays to escape being labeled as metalcore since that sub genre has become really inflated, cookie-cutter and boring (again, in my opinion).

[@riccardocravero3614]

Thank you all for the cool feedback! Yeah, I think the label had a more precise meaning in the late 90s or early 2000s and now it is kind of a umbrella for a variety of different genres. I also think that now many bands are called progressive metal or progressive metalcore in order to distance them from more commercial early 2000s metalcore bands.

[@mandala_skies]

Another great Circa song that I'd recommend is 'Sovereign Circle' from the album 'Descensus'

[@ShumaGtr1]

An absolute masterpiece of a track.

[@theruleofthree]

That left channel/right channel split on the guitars is a really consistent characteristic of the Circa Survive sound. The interplay between all those cascading guitars and Anthony’s vocal melodies is something special.

[@Childofbhaal]

Plus I love how the rhythm bass and drums are super tight and kind of ground the sound. The vocals and guitars get to freely soar and play around while the rhythm is kept tight and locked. It’s really amazing how in sync they are as a band

[@C.M.M.23]

Completely agree. I don't know why more bands don't utilize this technique. Binaural sounds. It completely draws me in.

[@Kannerjb711]

So so special

[@blakemabee6388]

I think you would love Child of the Desert. The whole song just builds and builds to an incredible payoff

[@noahgossman1868]

Thrice is another band in a similar vein that deserves attention. I’d love to see you react to their song “The Color of the Sky”.

[@JonathanKahl]

100% agree. Thrice never gets any love from reaction channels. Dustin Kensrue is an AMAZING song writer.

[@thousandpound1994]

I back this. Thrice is amazing.

[@bredding1203]

Circa Survive has so many damn good songs! You’re in for a treat

[@TheAlibabatree]

What a cool choice of a reaction. The Amulet is my favorite album of theirs, but they have have lots of great stuff.

[@shiznitshnitzel4]

Cool. Some Circa. Please for the next one do anything off of Juturna. One of my favorite drummers of all time tho. Very unique band. 👌

[@psychedelicsanctuary.]

This is my favorite song from my favorite Circa Survive album.

[@Cmoore718]

These guys are unreal. Their sound is so unique, all superb musicians and deserve so much more recognition. Would love to see more of them

[@ElectronicGeek]

Thanks for reviewing one of the most underrated Circa Survive songs in my opinion.. coming from a musician, the way that they write songs is beyond any normal creativity.. from the melodic structure, to the key, to the arrangement, all the way up to the sound engineering.. it’s a compact explosion of musically euphoric experiences… this is one of my top songs from them.

[@Childofbhaal]

A deep dive of this band would be seriously incredible. They’re my favorite band of all time I would love love to see that. Besides the fact that their music is amazing, they’re all the nicest people you’ll ever meet. I’ve seen them live many times and met them before and they’re so humble and grateful for the support. The band and fan base is really like a little family. Their lyrics have very deep and introspective meanings and once you learn more about the singer Anthony Green’s life they start to make a lot of sense. He writes about his reality and you get an insight into it. Thank you so much for doing this, hardly any reaction channels touch this band and it’s a shame.

[@Kannerjb711]

So true I miss them so much

[@XViTNg]

My favorite singer of all time. Please do them again but do an early song like “stop the fuckin car” Either way. I fuckin love the fact that you covered them. Been a huge fan since high school in 2006

[@FaceFaceMan]

Hard to choose. I'll throw in "Your Friends Are Gone" from *On Letting Go Or, just play the full album from 2003's "Translating the Name" by Saosin. (the real Saosin)

[@shiznitshnitzel4]

I second this. Stop the Fuckin Car is my favorite song by them, even tho it's hard to choose.

[@Danaeats_]

Omg yes!! Or really any song from juturna!!

[@XViTNg]

@@Danaeats_ juturna is so amazing. I feel like one could argue that On letting go is better just because the over all production. But Juturna just had this sound that nobody’s ever been able to match in my opinion

[@XViTNg]

@@FaceFaceMan awesome EP. I didn’t really care for any other saosin release. Even the newest one with Anthony was just okay. I also love Anthony’s high school band “audience of one” . That song Ishmael makes me feel like a kid even when I hear it now

[@kentrey]

If you want more crispiness from his voice just do this album's title track. He goes off.

[@jesuswenceslao4909]

One of the best bands of the last 20 years, without a doubt.

[@P0rnCoachWill]

Beautiful track, and even more so with some donuts haha

[@mandala_skies]

OH YEAH FINALLY This band is a legend ❤️

[@andrewj3398]

Great band to explore geebz! I very much recommend the song Mandala. I’d love to hear your opinion. I was once going through a life threatening issue and One of the lines pulled at me in which the chorus starts with “dance with me for I’ll be leaving soon”. The song reminds me to never take anyone for granted, we’re all here for such a small time. Highly recommend. Also the song that put them on the map for me which was “wish resign”. Sending a coffee for this one. ☕️

[@mandala_skies]

These two songs makes me cry so much Is kind of magical to see how deep Circa goes in people lifes ❤️

[@davidz1592]

I loved Circa Survive since 2009. They've helped through many hard times and gathered so many good memories. Without their music my life wouldn't have been as good

[@reguba3534]

If you want the heavier side of Circa Survive, I definitely think Schema is the way to go, although Get Out is also good

[@conorharrigan9311]

Def Schema

[@droptherapy2085]

I think house of leaves would be a good second song, although it doesn't necessarily fit the description of heavy

[@Danaeats_]

This is my absolute favorite band! Please cover more of their songs!! This was such a mellow choice, you must seek songs from their album Juturna!! New sub here thank you!!!

[@leonardhernandez9435]

Thank you for understanding the deepness in the production I always praised their use of left an right pan an the bass an his voice an the drums all stick out in their own. Way without burying eachother

[@caesarofpizza5235]

Circa Survive has produced some great songs over the years. Such awesome ambient guitars and Anthony Greens vocals are unreal. My favorite song has always been “In the Morning and Amazing…”, you should do that one for your next song from them!

[@MichaNovako]

I am always happy to see Circa Survive get more ears on them. Anthony Green is just a pleasure to listen to.

[@TaxiDriver93]

Now that you have done Circa Survive, you have to do DANCE GAVIN DANCE (Post-Hardcore with Metal elements)

[@gaberubio6391]

another band that defined music for me.

[@dustingregoire7201]

One of my fav bands of all time! This is an awesome reaction. Keep listening, their drummer is god tier, and they love the bass

[@mkshafe]

Love that you are checking these guys out! Would highly recommend ‘Oh, Hello’ It captures so much of what this band fits so well Aloha

[@nogrecords]

You wanna hear Anthony Green's voice pushed to the limits, check out his work with Saosin. One of the greatest bands in history, imo. Their albums with Anthony, AND their albums with Cove

[@DanceBisboDance]

There’s a lot of great songs in their catalog! Two of my favorites are either “The Greatest Lie” or “Get Out”

[@jordanparker938]

Get Out gets me absolutely pumped, even still. Also, The Difference Between Medicine and Poison is the Dose

[@landonharris3660]

Juturna is GOATED

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

Their best song to me is ‘Blood from a stone’. I would then say ‘Suspending Disbelief’ and ‘Stare like you’ll stay’.

[@wesleydavis3856]

This was awesome, thanks for covering one of my favorite bands!! Circa always has the most creative engineering to go along with their sound.. drums in particular are always sooo dope

[@schrombomb]

Glassjaw is a post hardcore poster child.

[@paullaning6477]

Would be awesome to see a reaction to Siberian kiss

[@platinumphazer]

Circa survive is an amazing band their first second and third albums to me are their best just some really amazing songs

[@215_Philly_4for4]

Circa is from my neck of the woods. A good friend of mine used to be on a name-basis with the lead singer Anthony Green. If you liked this you would definitely find enjoyment out of their first 3 studio albums: Juturna, On Letting Go, & Blue Sky Noise

[@therealjohndoe3862]

Great tune, and great band.

[@NotRKelly.]

Thank you Geebz

[@ball8kiwi]

Anthony green is my favorite vocalist of all time, glad to see a video like this

[@ball8kiwi]

Kinda wish it was a different song though

[@Aaron-ui9tj]

Nice, I've been a Circa fan since Juturna came out. I bought it on a whim because of the album art. In my humble opinion the first two albums are some of the best music they every released.

[@MrKichtopher]

Yes! So glad you've found them! My suggestions: the Great Golden Baby, the Glorious Nosebleed, in the Morning and Amazing

[@JonathanKahl]

Yes! I’m so happy to see Circa Survive on your channel! Please do more!

[@Flaccid_Fisticuffs]

I reeeeeally hope you do a lot more from this group, they have so much great stuff

[@mypal1990]

This is great! Glad you're covering bands like these and seeing new bands for you to break down. Cheers!

[@wesleydavis3856]

Yooooo thanks for doing this, loved the video. One of my favorite bands and I love how you broke this song down!!

[@HATE_SKOOL]

I had been trying to get the word out to you about these guys and I missed when you posted this. Love these guys and love the channel!!!

[@staxsonsuntoast1639]

hopefully more circa survive reactions!

[@SequencesOfSounds]

So hyped to see you react to my fav band!

[@capostatus937]

Love Circa survive Juturna is a classic. Happy their getting some love on the channel.

[@leahgawlik1157]

Never heard of this band before. Interesting sound might look more into them. Happy Sunday Geebz ❤️

[@ChaseVonnegut]

You won't be disappointed

[@droptherapy2085]

Hell yeah I'm so excited to see you cover circa survive! I recommended them a couple years back

[@manulaverdiere]

CIRCA SURVIVE!! ❤

[@jordanhartley7352]

Some super interesting stuff also featuring Anthony Green (the Circa Survive lead vocalist) is The Sound of Animals Fighting, I'd recommend doing a video on either Act I: Chasing Suns, or Act II: All Is Ash or the Light Shining through It, both off of their 2005 album Tiger and the Duke.

[@Mw541987]

Post hardcore is my genre lol The Receiving End of Sirens, Million Dead, Thursday are a few of my favorite bands from that genre.

[@BigTacious]

So Anthony Green (vocalist and songwriter of Circa Survive) founded Saosin which is a band which essentially set the standard for post-hardcore, which to your question is to me defined by darker melodies from various metal influences, broody backing tracks, and an injection of an almost screaming but not quite vocal technique in the chrorus/bridge/verse. Sometimes screaming is in a song or two but it's not the main show like you get with metal/metalcore acts. Post-hardcore takes cues from punk and metal in really unique ways, for example an intro or bridge will have a fast punk inspired riff and drum pattern to bring up the speed in a track which will lead to a slow melodic break. Anyways, Saosin's EP in 2003 was the spark the lit the soon-to-blow-up metalcore/post hardcore scene in the 2000's. It's tough for me to put into words since i'm not a professional or anything but Saosin was an absolutely defining band during the mid-late 2000's metalcore/post-hardcore scene. Underoath, another brand about on-par with Saosin as a groundbreaking act at the time hit Billboard #2 in 2006. The scene got pretty big. Anthony Green left Saosin for about six years, and started Circa Survive then came back and recorded what I think is Anthony's best album with Saosin - 'Along The Shadow'. I'd highly recommend it to anyone, especially Control and the Urge To Pray as well as Silver String. Another post-hardcore band which still has a lot of success is Thrice, they have a great catalogue.

[@aftabdaud8036]

Soothing , want to listen more from them, like Greatest lie etc.

[@christophersmack6763]

The band Thursday is one of the pioneers of the post-hardcore movement. Anything off the Full Collapse and War All The Time albums are great examples

[@whatdothlife4660]

Holy moly I do not know how I missed this review! This album was my introduction to Circa Survive when it came out and I'm totally in love with it but I can't think of a song in their discography I've heard that wasn't great. Their ability to interweave heavy and harsh with ethereal, dreamy and tender is uncanny andf the guitarists interplay with eachother and all of the effects they use are absolutely delicious for the nerdier listener.

[@baddreams3850]

Post hardcore are bands like Thursday. MY FAVORITE BAND IS CIRCA SO THANK YOU!!!!

[@C.M.M.23]

I love what you do, brother. If you could do a reaction to one more Circa song, I would be thrilled. The one you did here is from later in their time as a band and has a much different sound from their original work (not saying that's a bad thing). But I would be enthralled to see a reaction video from you to their song 'Living Together' from their 2nd album, 'On Letting Go'. Their first two albums, many other Circa fans would agree, were their peak work. Those two albums had such a distinct sound and ambience to them. This is the most significant instance that I have heard of a band utilizing binaural guitar-work (no real lead, each guitar venturing off in each ear) to create a very hypnotic sound- completed with Anthony Green's siren-like vocals over the top. I'm curious to see if you also enjoy that subconscious sound. You mentioned "ethereal" and "ambiance " a couple of times, and that could be the perfect description for this band. Keep doing what you do. 🤘

[@VirtualAlec]

Hail The Sun is phenomenal, I recommend “Secret Wars”. Nova Charisma is another amazing group, I recommend “Misleading The Story”.

[@dannyjoedaniel7903]

maaaaaan!!!! you hit another one my list!!!! this probbaly my favorite album from them. thank you for checkin them out!!! i know i don't give money, but please check out some more erra if you get a chance! YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!

[@nicholascrockettfilms]

You're the man, Geebz! As many times as I've listened to this track, and this band, I knew your analysis would bring new things to my attention. That's why this channel is great. Post-hardcore is a spinoff from hardcore punk, sort of a meld between hardcore and emo, and has really flourished as a unique genre. Circa Survive has always had a psychedelic and even progressive spin on the genre, branding The Amulet as a "psychedelic punk" record. Thanks again for checking this one out! ❤

[@theruleofthree]

Now that you’re going down this road, you definitely need to listen to dredg. Try out “Same Old Road” or “Triangle.”

[@sageisenmann8698]

Absolutely. Dredg is my favorite.

[@ryansylvia9710]

Oh that would be great. Love dredg, super underrated

[@andrewj3398]

“Same ol road” is a masterpiece!!! Please geebz do some dredg. Very underated band from my home town I might add :) “of the room”, “hungover on a Tuesday”, “planting seeds” , “jamais vu”, “ the canyon behind her” are all great.

[@jaxxenhale4778]

I love how the entire comment section all have different song recommendations! Too many good ones to choose from, they all hold different memories for each of us

[@KyleOfTheNorth]

Don't worry about trying to categorize Circa into a genre, I've tried but you can't really fit them into groups. They just have a very unique sound, they do their own thing. One of my all time favorite bands. Anthony Green's voice is amazing and the instrumentals are always so hauntingly beautiful, especially the drumming. The tracl "Kicking Your Crosses Down" was what sold me on them. I recommend listening to that, and something off of Juturna and On Letting Go. Their first two albums.

[@skyscodaofficial]

On Letting Go holds a special place for me growing up. When this album came out I was going through an interesting period in my life and it seemed to fit in perfectly. Hard feeling to describe, but the whole album is phenomenal.

[@Childofbhaal]

I was listening to On Letting Go right as I was transitioning from being a Catholic since childhood to becoming agnostic. Anthony Green had the same experience and a lot of the songs on the album are about leaving religion. It speaks to me on such an unbelievably personal level

[@jamesford2192]

Juturna is their most original and unique album by far check it out

[@terrybache1114]

Thanks!

[@blackpker124]

MORE CIRCA AND DANCE GAVIN DANCE!

[@Chris-zu7iy]

Awesome seeing circa. Not the song I would have chosen but cool none the less. Love them

[@conorharrigan9311]

Top two bands for me of all time. Been a listener since 05. Thank you for doing this one! I must add that I think this is their best, most mature, most well written album.

[@nikolasmatviko4700]

Thursday!!! My fave post hardcore. Especially their first album, Full Collapse. Whole album is amazing.

[@ethanreed5815]

The second I heard the first lyric I knew it was Anthony Green. First heard him in Saosin and he's a big influence on the clean vocals of Erra.

[@jaxxenhale4778]

I felt free by circa survive is truly a MASTERPIECE 🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@SOMNIPHOBIA666]

Need to check out all of Juturna! Post Hardcore is melodic Hardcore w punk rock Vibes and clean singing. Check out bands like GlassJaw, Saosin, This Day Forward, Dredg, Further Seems Forever, even early Emarosa (Jonny Craig Erra), Envy On The Coast, Thrice, Emery, At the drive in, Lower Definition, From First to Last, Dance Gavin Dance, First Signs of Frost, Fall of Troy, Thursday, Woe is Me, A Skylit Drive, Sky Eats Airplane, Alexis on fire, The Blood Brothers, Dearly Departed. I'll be here all week naming bands but off the top of my head there's some great bands esp in the late 90s - early 2000s

[@_paradr0id]

I'd highly reccomend finding one of their videos that includes both "in fear and faith" and "stop the fucking car". The songs play off each other. the guitar is fantastic. Their early stuff is a bit more experimental/honest? and I'm really drawn to that myself. really enjoying your videos! Just watched through the paranoid android video and the smashing pumpkins ones. much love!

[@ChaseVonnegut]

Yayyyyyyy

[@OTProd]

So stoked you finally check out Circa! They were a huge part of my college years soundtrack. Check out their song "In Fear And Faith" or "Strange Terrain" or even "Holding Someone's Hair Back." Awwwwright!

[@kapla2004]

Woah surprised to see these guys here. They are a very impressive and talented band!

[@nathancotter1770]

Damn about time you got to these guys! Should’ve done something from their first album juturna but this will do for now. I’m sure you’ll revisit them

[@NiAnOfficial]

Amo essa banda ❤️ ouço Circa desde 2004 e continua sendo a banda mais importante pra mim até hoje. Muito bom ver essa banda com esses músicos incríveis sendo descobertos 🌌🌊

[@oozeman23]

Hi Geebz ! You're finally here... Post Hardcore is a huge branch of rock and roll... it comes from Punk... from heavy Punk... but it's more melodic , harmonically richer & at the same time more rock n ' roll... it started in the late eighties and early 90s ... one of the most prolific bands might be Fugazi ... another good band from the early beginnings is Quicksand ... the more Indie side is represented by Hüsker Dü...or Dinosaur Jnr. ... later on post Hardcore developed into Emo core ... Best early bands Texas is the Reason , Mineral , Sunny Day Real Estate , Braid ... best bands of the second wave... At the Drive In , Sparta , Thursday , the Get Up Kids , Hot Water Music , Taking back Sunday ... NOT TO FORGET THE MARS VOLTA... who are actually a thing of their own... one of my favorites ... Glassjaw ... Enjoy , Geebz ! 🤘😜

[@markskippy5880]

welcome to the circa peeps

[@victoriaxholmes]

GEEBZ! You just unlocked a beautiful realm of artistry with Circa Survive. Anthony Green’s voice is pure silk and Colin Frangicetto’s guitars are so ethereal. Might I suggest looking at “The Difference Between Medicine and Poison is in the Dose”, “Stop the F*cking Car”, “Kicking Your Crosses Down”, “Get Out”, or “Frozen Creek”. Really anything from their older albums is absolutely sublime.

[@mattcaldwell12]

Circa is absolutely incredible, so stoked that you're looking into them! You should check out more Dance Gavin Dance stuff as well. Jonny Craig was the vocalist in Blue Dream that you were asking about, and his other stuff with DGD and Emarosa is GOLD. Cheers!

[@wiredconversations2969]

This whole album is a 10/10.

[@stevenwood6939]

I can’t be alone in thinking Anthony from Circa Survive and Claudio from Coheed have similar voices.

[@treykorte6984]

Love this band's discography so much. Nary a bad record to be found. I highly recommend listening to the song Descensus, it has one of the best outros I've ever heard. Fantastic way to end an album.

[@mandala_skies]

One of my favourite songs of all time! This album is an absolute masterpiece

[@treykorte6984]

@@mandala_skies couldn't agree more!

[@Dayzzd]

The drummer Steve Clifford is so good

[@BrianTForce]

I would recommend going back and checking out their album Juturna as a whole. They’ve had other good albums since, but that was lightning in a bottle.

[@shoelesblondlady]

Post hardcore is what they call the crew that comes out with the paper towels when the scene is over

[@theamaranththeory]

Hey, Geebz. Post-hardcore covers a weird niche of music that grew from the punk/hardcore/indie scene and took elements of those genres and blended them into a more art-rock, melodic, progressive direction. There's a massive swath of sounds under that umbrella including bands like Taking Back Sunday, Thursday, My Chemical Romance (early works), etc. It's a very vague classification, but lends heavily to the growth of more modern "emo" (/"screamo") and early 00's indie rock. It's hard to define, but easy to pick out the influence once you know what you're looking for.

[@thousandpound1994]

I'm predominantly a metal head, but like all kinds of music, and Circa Survive is absolutely one of my favorite bands. Their sound has a fairly wide range. Hard to pick specific songs since there are so many great ones, but "Get Out" and "Schema" are great examples of their more "aggressive" side, and "Drift" and "Phantoms" are chill as fuck. One common theme through all their music is how catchy it is. Earworms abound! I'm super happy you've started in on this immensely wonderful band.

[@Grawlixify]

Juturna has some of my favorite tracks. Other bands like this are Thrice, Chiodos, Saosin and more

[@sleepderived6890]

another great video

[@1848revolt]

Sounds like a super mellow tool.

[@1SELFIEpls]

Post hardcore refers to the hardcore movement of bands that were heavily influenced by punk rock and underground music scenes ala punk-rock. "Post" hardcore is the introduction of mainstream elements such as melodic singing, industry standard production, and screamo as opposed to the yelling and more grunge type of singing. Post hardcore bands that arrived onto the scene earliest include Thursday, Thrice, At the Drive In, Underoath etc..