Innocence by Howlin' Circus, released August 18, 2023.
Baghdad Blues (Your Love Keeps Killing Me) by Howlin' Circus, released October 20, 2023.
Taken from the upcoming album, Creature:
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Howlin' Circus, the Middle-Eastern psychedelic rock brainchild of Toronto artist, Jafar Sandouk, has announced their second album, Creature, out October 27.
Howlin' Circus are also sharing their lead single "Innocence" alongside a music video directed by Sandouk.
On "Innocence", Sandouk said: "I went for this kinda Ronettes-inspired drum beat, with fun-slash-spooky organs, and an Arabic-style guitar riff, and let loose with all kinds of ideas I've grown up around. In the spirit of the song I wrote, it felt right to throw it all together. Who’s to say you can’t do that?"
As Howlin’ Circus, Sandouk’s "gritty, powerful, and defiant" (Indie88) lyrics transcend genre, unspooling the devastating personal impact of Islamophobia and white supremacy post-9/11, while examining the world’s severe decline in empathy.
The new album, Creature, released October 27, is an ode to the roles we have to play to survive in a world designed for a privileged few. Sandouk says: “The story of a creature is often a narrative shaped by others, written to dehumanize us. This record is about defining your own story and celebrating it.”
A rock’n’roll heartbeat for these divisive times, Howlin’ Circus is the Middle Eastern-inspired psychedelic rock project of Canadian-Iraqi musician, Jafar Sandouk.
Sandouk's "gritty, powerful, and defiant" (Indie88) sound fearlessly blurs the boundaries of genre, weaving a mesmerizing tapestry that unveils the devastating personal impact of Islamophobia and white supremacy in the post-9/11 era. Yet, the Howlin' Circus project goes beyond mere social commentary; it delves deep into the heart of humanity, exploring the world’s sharp decline in empathy.
The new album, Creature, released October 27, is an ode to the roles we have to play to survive in a world designed for a privileged few. Sandouk says: “The story of a creature is often a narrative shaped by others, written to dehumanize us. This record is about defining your own story and celebrating it.”
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“Run The Wrong Way is a relatable track that's sure to get stuck in your head.”
“It makes me so happy to play this song!”
— WXNA 101.5 FM (Nashville, TN)
“Howlin’ Circus’ brand of psychedelic heavy-blues rock is akin to The Black Keys on a cocktail of speed and acid. Fast, fuzzy and furious. Would you expect anything less from a band that handed out hundreds of pre-rolled joints at a gig after Canada legalised weed?”
