New York, NY – Circus Mind is back with “Barstool Hero,” the wild and winding title track from their forthcoming album, set to release in late Fall. Known for their fearless fusion of funk, rock, reggae, and psychedelia, the band once again delivers a sonic surprise, this time with a cautionary tale wrapped in a reggae groove, retro-rock energy, and bursts of dub-driven weirdness.
Opening with a deceptively warm reggae rhythm, “Barstool Hero” soon dives into darker waters, charting the cryptic path of a not-so-heroic figure. The track lures listeners into its shadowy narrative, then flips the switch with a massive, anthemic chorus that echoes classic rock grandeur. From there, it soars into spacey dub textures and finishes with a blistering guitar solo, true to Circus Mind’s anything-goes approach under their ever-evolving Big Top.
“Barstool Hero” by Circus Mind will be out August 20th on all platforms.
Lead vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter Mark Rechler describes the song’s creation as almost supernatural:
“I honestly think I was in a trance when I wrote this one,” says Rechler. “I was sort of there but not really. A friend had just passed away, and I guess there was something dark brewing inside me. When it was done, I didn’t even know what had happened or what it meant—but I knew it felt special.”
“Barstool Hero” captures the heart of what Circus Mind does best: blending genre, mood, and message into something larger than the sum of its parts. It’s mysterious, bold, and unforgettable—a fitting preview of what’s to come on the band’s upcoming record.
“Barstool Hero” is available now on all major streaming platforms.
Stay tuned for the full album release this Fall.
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 Bowie while often mixing in NoLa influences like Dr. John, The
Meters and The Neville Brothers. Modern Influences include Wilco, My Morning Jacket, & King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. Over the course of their career, Circus Mind has performed at Jazz Fest, Great South Bay Music Festival, The Fat Friday Annual Mardi Gras Ball, Brooklyn Bowl, & The Capitol Theatre.”
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