Circus Mind Explores Creative Burnout with Humor and Groove with New Single, “Waste of Time”
Out June 27th on All Streaming Platforms
New York, NY — Indie rock-funk collective Circus Mind returns with their newest single, “Waste of Time,” available on all streaming platforms starting June 27th. With a signature blend of wit, groove, and self-aware lyricism, the band delivers a tongue-in-cheek anthem for every artist who’s ever asked themselves, “Why am I doing this?”
At first listen, “Waste of Time” grooves with infectious energy—but dig a little deeper and you’ll find a pointed and snarky reflection on the existential struggle of being creative in today’s world. Written in the trenches of indie artistry, the track captures the very real feelings of burnout, self-doubt, and the constant push-pull between passion and practicality. Circus Mind always has one foot in the funky classic rock 70’s and another in Power pop or alternative vibe. “Waste of Time” has 70’s flavors of SuperTramp, Steely Dan, Joe Walsh and Paul Simon and more modern sounds like Ben Folds, Fountains of Wayne, Wilco, and Jellyfish.
“‘Waste of Time’ is perhaps a humorous way to look at the angst and despair that us creative folks and indie artists can feel from all the forces working against us on our journey,” says the band. “The uphill battle of distraction, schedules, finance, promotion, organization, and social networking can make one question: why do we do this at all? It certainly isn’t for the money!”
But in classic Circus Mind fashion, the despair is met with defiant joy. The song emerges as a cathartic celebration of doing what you love—regardless of the outcome, recognition, or reward. As the lyrics suggest, Don’t fight it. Just do it.
“Waste of Time” follows the band’s tradition of combining sharp lyrical commentary with a rollicking, genre-blurring sound. For fans of artists like Steely Dan, Little Feat, and early Phish, Circus Mind continues to carve their own path—one that’s unpredictable, deeply musical, and always unapologetically honest.
LISTEN TO “WASTE OF TIME” – HERE!
Out June 27th on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major platforms.
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, Dylan Niederauer 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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