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Who is Secret Circus? What is Secret Circus? When? Where? How?
Honest songwriting filled with powerful and thought provoking lyrics. fronted by the dynamic twin duo Klas and Joel Åhman. This great band makes Blues and Gypsy influenced Rock music. With a vintage feel, yet an original and innovative style and sound,-it's music you like!
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Klas and Joel Åhman
-The dynamic duo that fronts Secret CircusThe twins take turn playing lead guitar, singing lead vocals and backing up with riffs and harmonies. In their spare time the Twins run an advertising firm. Oddly enough Klas lives in New Mexico, thousands of miles from the rest of the members in Stockholm Sweden. But Secret Circus manage to use that to their advantage. Constantly traveling back and forth to eachother the twins are together more than appart. They have their studio in New Mexico, but the live shows have mostly been on the European side of the Atlantic. That will most likely change in the near future as US tours are planned.Martin Sternelius
-BassMartin Sternelius was born to be the perfect bass player. Always steady and tight, his playing fits perfectly into the mix and sparkles with brilliant little fills. His personality mirrors his playing style: Calm, steady and reliable.Hannes Egnell
-Drums/PercussionTo fill the shoes as drummer of Secret Circus is not easy. Since Joel originally plays the drums (damn well too) the bar was set high, to say the least. The youngest member of the band, Hannes is a schooled jazz musician with great talent and a unique personality who fits perfectly into the band.The band has great dynamic, and all members bring something unique to add to the sound of Secret Circus. It's obvious that they are having fun on stage, in the studio, or wherever and that they are great friends. History:
Secret Circus was started by twins Klas and Joel Åhman in 2008 in Stockholm, Sweden. The maiden voyage sent the brothers bumming around Europe, playing their way from town to town. They immediately discovered that music was their calling and decided they were going to give music their all. They quit their jobs and spent the following year writing and recording their debut album "This is Secret Circus".During that year they also picked up two more members: Their cousin, Martin Sternelius on Bass, and Hannes Egnell on drums.Since the start Secret Circus has toured Sweden and Germany an have a Europe tour and a US tour planned for the near future. A few clubs they've played at include Legendary Blues club "Stampen" in Stockholm (Sweden), MS-Treue in Bremen (Germany), Burbon Street Blues Club in Amsterdam, etc. Future:
Secret Circus is still unsigned and independent, but they are very driven and ambitious and are working hard to be "the most ill-kept secret EVER"!If you want to get our newsletter and get info about shows in your area and stuff like that, sign up to our mailing list!
Some short facts about Secret Circus:
• Secret Circus reside & rock on two continents • Secret Circus will soon rule the world • Secret Circus is the greatest band of all time • You love Secret Circus

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Reached 9th in Best of Rock chart in 2011. In the top 20 for 12 weeks.

Reached 29th in Best of Pop chart in 2013. In the top 100 for 10 weeks.

Reached 83rd in Best of Rock chart in 2013. In the top 100 for 1 week.

Reached 9th in Best of Rock chart in 2011. In the top 20 for 12 weeks.

Reached 29th in Best of Pop chart in 2013. In the top 100 for 10 weeks.

Reached 83rd in Best of Rock chart in 2013. In the top 100 for 1 week.

Reached 25th in Best of Rock chart in 2011. In the top 100 for 10 weeks.

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This Is Secret Circus - Review by Jeff Perkins - BlogCritics.org
I was honored to be one of the very first people to receive a copy of This Is Secret Circus. Little did I know that lurking beneath the surface of these most refreshing songs was something far more sinister. Having been unable to stop playing the album since I first heard it, I am convinced that there are subliminal messages hidden within its compulsive charm. Logging on to the band’s Myspace page reveals the shocking truth. Half way down the screen the same messages that have been planted deeply within my mind are there for all to see: “Secret Circus will soon rule the world.” “Secret Circus is the greatest band of all time.” “You love Secret Circus.” Even the cover of the album proclaims them to be the “greatest band ever.” You just can’t escape it, but strangely you don’t want to either. As I reach to play the album yet again, I realize I am helplessly entwined within their web. Secret Circus are talented twins Joel and Klas Aahman. Their plan to rule the world sees Joel resident in Sweden, while brother Klas occupies Roswell in New Mexico. The first step to world domination has been taken with the release of their debut album This Is Secret Circus. It is available on quaint old CD and, of course, new fangled download. If you choose the latter, make sure that you don’t miss the excellent artwork which lures you into the circus tent like some twisted ringmaster. Once inside, the “Intro”, a slightly deranged version of “Entry Of The Gladiators” by Julius Fucik, evokes all sorts of childhood memories of the circus tent pitching up on the village green. Their songwriting is refreshingly simple, and yet just below the surface are some powerfully thought provoking lyrics. The style is an intoxicating and delicate blend of gypsy spirit, folk, rock, pop, and gentle blues. At times they sound familiar. Yet conversely, they remain innovative at the same time. It’s a heady mix and demands your attention throughout. At first it can appear light and almost breezy. But when you get inside the album, and it gets inside you, there are those messages lurking darkly within. “Nothing,” a muddy sounding rock tempo track, leads us towards the cynical “Our Bastard Child.” This, along with the easy harmonies of “Lie To Me” and the hook riddled “Some Day” underline the duo’s songwriting strengths perfectly. The subtle smoothness of “It’s Not For Love” has the faintest splash of soul hidden within its textures. “Amsterdam” is a real life account of a fateful visit to the sin city of Europe. “When The Monsters Come Out” stretches beyond its three minute predecessors with a cleverly building song that ends with an impressive guitar solo. “Earth Above, Sky Below” is an absolute gem amongst gems. It was apparently recorded in a thunder storm. You can’t hear the storm but, weirdly, you can feel its ominous presence. Wasn't it The Grateful Dead that wanted to record thick air? Well this is very close indeed. It’s delicate and yet oddly oppressive. Next up is the powerful “Diary Of A Stalker.” This is a disturbing look into the mind of a dangerous obsessive. The lyrics are chilling and you can almost visualize the man peering through the girl’s private window. You feel like you are watching the watcher. “All In” is another highly satisfying song that leads to “Beginning Of The End,” a track that basks in the spirit of Dire Straits. This Is Secret Circus ends with the gentle blues of “New Orleans” which, if you obey those subliminal messages and keep the album running, reveals a hidden track, “Outside Looking In.” The secret is well and truly out. There is a smooth natural flow to their songwriting, that gets under your skin in an easy subtle way ensuring that the word will spread quickly. Secret Circus may not rule the world just yet, but they have certainly invaded this house. Follow the links above to enter the world of the Secret Circus and to hear some of those samples.

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