{{About|the emo band|a circle on a sphere that does not pass through the sphere's center|spherical circle}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Small Circle | image = | image_size = | landscape = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank --> | alt = | caption = | alias = | origin = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | genre = Emo, indie rock | years_active = {{start date|2016}}–present | label = Flower Girl Records | associated_acts = Sorority Noise, Old Gray, Rozwell Kid, Prawn | website = {{URL|https://smallcircle.bandcamp.com/}} | current_members = *Cameron Boucher *Marissa D'Elia *Charlie Singer *Adam Ackerman | past_members = *Sean Hallock }}
'''Small Circle''' is an American emo punk band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The group was founded by vocalist Marissa D'Elia, vocalist/guitarist Cameron Boucher (Sorority Noise/Old Gray), bassist Adam Ackerman (Sorority Noise/Old Gray), and drummer Sean Hallock (Rozwell Kid). Following Hallock's departure, he was replaced on the drums by Charlie Singer, also of Old Gray and later Sorority Noise.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}
== History == Singers Marissa D'Elia and Cameron Boucher first met in 2012.<ref name="Taylor 2017">{{Cite web|url=http://www.upsetmagazine.com/features/check-debut-album-small-circle/|title=Check out the debut album from Small Circle {{!}} Upset|last=Taylor|first=Sam|website=www.upsetmagazine.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-13}}</ref> In January 2016, Boucher sent D'Elia several instrumentals he had recorded with Adam Ackerman, his bandmate in Sorority Noise and Old Gray, and Sean Hallock, drummer for Rozwell Kid, for her to write and record vocals for.<ref name="Birkbeck 2017">{{Cite news|url=http://alreadyheard.com/post/165044850203/interview-small-circle|title=Interview: Small Circle|last=Birkbeck|first=Tim|work=Already Heard|access-date=2017-12-13}}</ref> At this time, Boucher had never heard her sing or even read anything she had written.<ref name="Taylor 2017" /><ref name="Birkbeck 2017" /> They would go on to release their first song, "Please Don't Touch The Moon", through The A.V. Club on March 30, 2016, who noted that due to the members' other projects, the band could be considered a "supergroup".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.avclub.com/small-circle-announces-its-arrival-with-please-don-t-t-1798245686|title=Small Circle announces its arrival with "Please Don't Touch The Moon"|last=Anthony|first=David|work=News|access-date=2017-12-12|language=en-US}}</ref> On April 1, 2016, the band released their first EP, ''Melatonin''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1868448/small-circle-please-dont-touch-the-moon/mp3s/|title=Small Circle – "Please Don't Touch The Moon"|date=2016-03-30|work=Stereogum|access-date=2017-12-12}}</ref> Later that month, Small Circle were part of a benefit album for several charities through Get Better Records.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://getbetterrecords.bandcamp.com/album/get-better-records-benefit-mix-tape-vol-4|title=Get Better Records: Benefit Mix Tape Vol. 4, by Get Better Records|website=Get Better Records|access-date=2017-12-13}}</ref> ''Melatonin'' was re-released physically on cassette in May 2017, including a new song, "Sameness".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1938939/small-circle-sameness/premiere/|title=Small Circle – "Sameness"|date=2017-05-03|work=Stereogum|access-date=2017-12-12}}</ref>
In August 2017, Small Circle announced their first full-length record, ''Cyclical'', and premiered a song off of the forth-coming record on The Fader.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/08/07/small-circle-spinning-cyclical-sorority-noise|title=Small Circle Announces Debut Full-Length With "Spinning"|work=The FADER|access-date=2017-12-12|language=en}}</ref> A second song, "Mornings", was debuted through Stereogum on August 23, 2017 before the album's release on September 8, 2017. The album was supported with a short tour with Remo Drive and McCafferty.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1958609/small-circle-mornings/premiere/|title=Small Circle – "Mornings"|date=2017-08-23|work=Stereogum|access-date=2017-12-12}}</ref> On release, Exclaim! gave ''Cyclical'' a 7 out of 10, drawing comparisons to Death Cab for Cutie and Tigers Jaw while also noting that D'Elia "has things to say and is still developing the voice with which to say them."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/small_circle-cyclical|title=Small Circle Cyclical|last=Feibel|first=Adam|website=exclaim.ca|language=en|access-date=2017-12-13}}</ref> Other reviewers alternatively praised D'Elia's inexperience, noting that it felt charming or relatable.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thepreludepress.com/album-reviews/2017/9/7/small-circle-cyclical|title=Small Circle - Cyclical|last=Shumaker|first=Shannon|work=The Prelude Press|access-date=2017-12-13|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.punkrocktheory.com/music_reviews/small-circle-cyclical|title=Small Circle - Cyclical|date=2017-09-18|work=Punk Rock Theory|access-date=2017-12-13|language=en}}</ref>
On October 13, 2017, Small Circle opened for Modern Baseball on the first night of their final three night run of shows.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://thekey.xpn.org/2017/10/23/modern-baseball-union-transfer/|title=Our Graduation: Reflections on Modern Baseball's final run of shows at Union Transfer - The Key|date=2017-10-23|work=The Key|access-date=2017-12-12|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Band members == ; Current members * Cameron Boucher - Vocals/Guitar * Marissa D'Elia - Vocals * Charlie Singer - Drums * Adam Ackerman - Bass
; Former members * Sean Hallock - Drums
== Discography == '''Studio albums''' * Cyclical (2017) '''EPs''' * Melatonin (2016) '''Compilations''' * Get Better Records: Benefit Mix Tape Vol. 4 (2016)
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Category:Musical groups established in 2016 Category:Rock music groups from Philadelphia Category:2016 establishments in Pennsylvania