City Circuits
Toronto, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2014
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City Circuits
If Your Heart Is Open
self-released; 2018
3.7 out of 5
By Bill Todde
City Circuits has been active in the Toronto music scene for almost four years. They spent much of that time searching for their sound. They recently found that sound and used it to create their debut EP If Your Heart Is Open. Their decision to wait sounds like the right one. The EP shows a lot of promise, and leaves the listener waiting for more. The EP is six tracks long, but after listening to it you’ll wish there were more. A self-described “indie alternative rock band from Toronto, Ontario” the band is made up of David Smith (vocals/rhythm guitar), Corey Biot (lead guitar), Jonathan Smith (drums) and Paul Rossi (bass).
The EP opens with the synth and guitar effect laden “If You Heart Is Open.” The vocals are breathy, the drums and guitar are urgent and the synth creates an atmospheric sound. The band sounds full with a sound made up of many complementing layers. The chorus is where the band really opens, as the drums take off and the vocals get louder. The guitar is no longer palm-muted, and the true tone of the instrument can be heard. The chords ring out over the background vocals that carry the lead cry “If your heart is open / Then let me in.”
Up next is “Stay The Night.” The synths are replaced by electric pianos, the guitar has no obvious effects on it and the vocals are front and center in the mix. The line of the chorus asking to “Stay the night” can be sincerely felt. It is an emotional Goliath, and is sure to warrant a repeat listen to hear the full story the lyrics have to tell.
Fans of Bleachers, the Killers, Foster the People or Delta Spirit will find If Your Heart Is Open to be an enjoyable listen. City Circuits takes influence from the styles of these bands and puts their own heart and soul into the sound. The band recorded in their home studio, a task that can easily get sidetracked if a band is not focused or skilled enough to complete the task.
City Circuits shows an incredible discipline, and a desire to create their music for their fans. The sincerity can be heard in the lyrics and felt in the instrumental work. The album is produced and mastered well, with the sound coming off as polished as a radio single. The skill and knowledge that the band has is impressive, and the final product they’ve released is remarkable. Listen to this as soon as you can if you’re looking for a more upbeat and exciting album to add to your rotation. - Divide and Conquer
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The tight & bright explosiveness of emotion, melody and sincerity you hear in the music of City Circuits echoes proud & loud from the unified core of the band and their shared vision of the music they make. Bonded by brotherhood, the band is fueled by the talents & skills of David Smith (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Jonathan Smith (Drums, Vocals), Corey Biot (Lead Guitar) and Paul Rossi (Bass) and quickly making a name for themselves in one of Canada’s most infamous music-scenes where they’re based in Toronto, ON.
With songs that genuinely reflect the passion, heart and determination in City Circuits – these guys pack authenticity into their sound in a way that resonates deep within us all. You can hear the deep appreciation they have for the opportunity to play & make music together by the way they weave their melodies, music & words together in comforting, natural progressions that sound like they were always inside of them beforehand & just waiting to get out into the world.
Their time is NOW. City Circuits has officially launched onstage and online and are making their presence known throughout the scene in Toronto and to the world awaiting via internet. The four musicians are currently pouring every ounce of their time into making music that’s truly meant to last – and they’ve been taking every measure possible to stack their songs with relentlessly entertaining tones & textures in effort to do so. The music of City Circuits makes a powerful & memorable impact…because it all comes from a place of genuine sincerity and true love of the craft – and the people are responding to their music…because it’s REAL.
Real as the moment they’re in…real as the dreams they share…real as the hard-work, effort and love they put into their songwriting. City Circuits are looking to take their indie-rock/alternative sound to the next-level and lead the way to a style of music that really means something to people out there. Appreciating every moment of the journey along the way – the best part of their entire experience is getting to share the music and excitement with each and every one of YOU out there.
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