Circus Mind – Viking Princess
Circus Mind Returns with Blues-Soaked Psychedelic Single “Viking Princess” – Out Feb 18th
Circus Mind charges back into the spotlight with their latest single, “Viking Princess,” a bluesy, psychedelic romp that feels like Cab Calloway, Tom Waits, and Jim Morrison forming a snarling, groove-heavy rock band inside a midnight fever dream.
Gritty, theatrical, and wildly fun, the track delivers a humorous and all-too-relatable tale of the worst house guest imaginable. This is the kind of unforgettable character who barrels into your life, takes over the living room, and refuses to leave.
At its core, “Viking Princess” is a character study wrapped in infectious grooves and blues-drenched swagger. Songwriter, vocalist, and keyboardist Mark Rechler explains the inspiration simply:
“Just imagine the worst, loudest, stinkiest house guest you ever had and multiply it by a factor of 10 and you have the Viking Princess. You may still love that person, but eventually you need them to leave to maintain your sanity.”
Musically, the track is quintessential Circus Mind. It blends swampy blues, psychedelic edge, and undeniable rhythmic drive. The chaos is elevated by special guest Scott Metzger (Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, LAMP), whose fiery guitar work adds muscle and menace to the track’s rolling groove. Noel Lustgarden’s soulful harmonica further anchors the song in its rowdy, barroom-blues roots.
“Viking Princess” is loud, funny, and irresistibly fun. It is a battle cry for anyone who has ever loved someone deeply and still needed them to leave immediately. The single is available on February 18th across all streaming platforms.
ABOUT CIRCUS MIND:
Circus Mind is a New York-based rock outfit and the brainchild of ringleader Mark Rechler. The band’s latest release “Bioluminate”, a delightful mashup of rock and Nola funk mixed with late-Beatles pop, received rave reviews from Relix, The Rocktologist and countless other entertainment news outlets.
The band features Mark Rechler on Keys and Vocals, Brian Duggan on Guitar, Michael Amendola on Sax, Mathew Fox on Bass, Steve Finkelstein on Percussion and Dan Roth on Drums. Circus Mind is able to daringly swing from jazzy grooves to reggae roots then shoot out of a cannon into rock without missing a beat.
The boys deliver a modern take on influences such as Traffic, Steely Dan, Little Feat and Mott the Hoople while mixing in NoLa influences likeDr. John, The Meters and The Neville Brothers. Over the course of their career, Circus Mind has performed at Jazz Fest, The Fat Friday Annual Mardi Gras Ball, Brooklyn Bowl, The Capitol Theatre, B.B. King’s and many other prestigious venues.
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