This first year of Circle & Arc’s emergence has been shaped by continual discovery. At times, our creative vision has come into focus. We’ve made clear decisions and taken steps to execute them. We’ve released 2 singles, an LP and an EP. While these steps have yielded a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, they’ve also yielded more questions: Who are we? Where are we going? What’s the next step?
For stretches of time, it can seem like we know which way we are stepping. Yet as we take each step, emergent conditions and circumstances shed new light on the place we find ourselves. We take in the territory. We pause, reflect, and then communicate with each other. We prioritize directness & transparency in our communication, which is not always easy, but our willingness to be honest with each other has yielded a foundation of trust in the creative process and in each other. We are continually discovering our creative direction and we're genuinely having fun along the way.
The recent launch of our Patreon page has in many ways deepened our self-understanding and enriched our relationship with our craft. For the most part, the content we produced for Patreon emerged effortlessly and naturally. It felt like: this wanted to happen! It feels as if Circle & Arc is more fully itself in the world because of what we’ve offered in that space. It reveals a deeper glimpse into who we are and what we care about as artists, while (hopefully) offering something of genuine value amidst the turbulent times that we find ourselves in. We’ve done our best to make that space accessible to everyone, no matter what their financial situation, and we’d appreciate your help in spreading the word to anyone whom you think may be interested in what we’ve put together there (or anyone who simply wants to hear more of Circle & Arc’s music in the world).
As we close out 2025, we have a handful of stylistically eclectic songs we’re finishing up while drawing inspiration from chill house music for some of our newer songs. Thank you for sharing this journey with us - your presence means the world to us!
With Love,
Josiah & Mike