Russian Circles Make Their Music Video Debut With “Gnosis,” New

Looking for an atmospheric, yet heavy track to get you through the mid-week doldrums? Then look no further than the Chicago-based proggy post-rock trio Russian Circles and the newly released music video for “Gnosis,” the title track from their latest offering that’s set to release on August 19.

Touted as the album’s “centerpiece” track, “Gnosis” is the kind of listen that builds from a droning, almost ethereal whisper until it becomes a crashing deluge of chugging riffs and pounding rhythm. Russian Circles says “Gnosis” carries significant importance to them as a composition.

“Gnosis is a special song that has grown with us over a number of years. The main theme of the song was reconceptualized so many times that it provided nearly endless arrangement options. It’s rewarding to see such a minimal song idea evolve into one of our most dynamic and fully-realized songs to date.”

Directed by Joe Kell, the band’s music video debut below swells along with the music to deliver imagery that seems to match the music’s building tension. The band said they wanted their first video to give people something to ponder.

“When discussing a concept for the video, we agreed we wanted cinematic footage of nature and humanity. Ultimately, we wanted the video to feel fresh and inspiring despite dealing with a dark theme. Similarly, we wanted to compel viewers to rewatch the video and get something new from each viewing. Somehow, editor Joe Kell masterfully made this all happen.”

In addition to their upcoming release, Russian Circles will be hitting the road nearly a year after they were robbed while out on tour. Regardless of that terrible situation, they will be going on a 26-date stretch across the U.S. and Canada starting this September before embarking on 14-date trek across Europe next March.

Russian Circles’ album Gnosis will release on Friday, August 19 and is available for preorder via Sargent House.

Russian Circles, Gnosis:

1. Tupilak
2. Conduit
3. Gnosis
4. Vlastimil
5. Ó Braonáin
6. Betrayal
7. Bloom

Russian Circles North America Tour 2022

Sep 15 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line

Sep 17 – Denver, CO – Gothic

Sep 18 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge

Sep 20 – Seattle, WA – Croc Showroom

Sep 21 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall

Sep 23 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall

Sep 24 – Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall

Sep 25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent

Sep 26 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom

Sep 29 – Austin, TX – Empire Garage

Sep 30 – Dallas, TX – Amplified Live

Oct 01 – Memphis, TN – Growlers

Oct 27 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall 

Oct 28 – Louisville, KY – Headliner’s 

Oct 29 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West 

Oct 30 – Orlando, FL – The Social 

Nov 01 – Asheville, NC – Grey Eagle 

Nov 02 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle 

Nov 04 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club 

Nov 05 – Philadelphia, PA – World Cafe Live 

Nov 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw 

Nov 08 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair 

Nov 09 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Fairmount 

Nov 10- – Toronto, ON – Opera 

Nov 11 – Detroit, MI – El Club 

Nov 12 – Chicago, IL – Metro 

Russian Circles EU Tour 2023 (Co-headline w/ Cult Of Luna)

March 17 – Copenhagen, DK – Store Vega 

March 18 – Berlin, DE – Huxleys

March 19 – Wiesbaden, DE – Schlachthof 

March 20 – Utrecht, NL – Tivoli Ronda 

March 21 – Brussels, BE – AB 

March 22 – Paris, FR – Olympia 

March 23 – Stuttgart, DE – Wizemann 

March 24 – Lausanne, CH – Les Docks 

March 25 – Ljubljana, SI – Kino Siska 

March 27 – Vienna, AT – Arena 

March 28 – Munich, DE – Muffathalle 

March 29 – Prague, CZ – Roxy 

March 30 – Krakow, PL – Studio

March 31 – Warsaw, PL – Progresja 

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