Artist description Circle of Smoke creates textured rock music that recalls the thick musical production of Pink Floyd, and more recently, Porcupine Tree. As an international collaboration, Circle of Smoke is pushing the edge of what defines a "band" in the 21st century.

Music Style Psychedelic, Alternative, Prog Rock

Musical Influences Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, Daniel Lanois, Peter Gabriel, Brian Wilson, Dead Can Dance, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Rush

Similar Artists Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree

Artist History Circle of Smoke is an International Virtual Band! Members John Stainton and The Craw met online 7 years ago in a discussion group about the annoying Kawai K4 synthesizer, and yet, have never met in person. Through technologies such as the internet and MP3, the two have exchanged musical ideas for years. The Craw met members Dave Hecox and David Rowe while working at Walt Disney Feature Animation, where they quickly discovered similar musical tastes and styles. The four members have now formalized their collaborative efforts in Circle of Smoke, a name that reflects the non-physical nature of the band...

Group Members John Stainton (UK) - Guitars, Keys, Programming, Vox The Craw (LA) - Guitar, Keys, Programming, Vox

Instruments Guitars, Keyboards, Drums, Bass, Samples, Macintosh Computers

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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