New York, NY — January 2026 — Genre-blending groove collective Circus Mind returns with “Whole Lotta Nuthin,” a feel-good, vintage-soul-infused single that radiates warmth, swagger, and timeless charm. Mixing a little Little Feat, a dash of WAR, and splashes of Dr. John and Santana, the track leans into a slinky, soulful rhythm that feels instantly familiar and refreshingly alive. Listen HERE!
At its heart, “Whole Lotta Nuthin” captures frontman and songwriter Mark Rechler’s quest for authenticity in a world increasingly saturated with cheap imitations, disposable trends, and AI-generated replicas.
“We live in such a strange world, and it gets stranger every day,” says Rechler. “We no longer know what is real. I guess that got me questioning things and people. I want whatever is genuine. I like real instruments and real performances.. warts and all! Well… maybe not warts, but give me the real!”
True to that mission, Circus Mind doubles down on its organic, musician-driven sound. Dan Roth (drums), Steve Finkelstein (percussion), and Mathew Fox (bass) lock into a deep-pocket, super-slanky groove; Rechler layers in lush organ, Rhodes, and space-synth textures; Brian Duggan delivers tight, funky guitar lines; and Michael Amendola fires off a brassy, high-energy horn solo.
Adding another dimension to the track, Circus Mind tapped into New Orleans spirit by inviting Ari Teitel and Aurélien Barnes of The Rumble to join in on a soulful group chant that brings genuine Crescent City magic into the room.
With “Whole Lotta Nuthin,” Circus Mind delivers one of its most groove-forward, honest, and joyfully musical releases to date. It is an infectious throwback that celebrates the power of real musicians making real music.
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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