Cirse (band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | José Mármol,Buenos Aires,Argentina |
| Genres | Pop punk,alternative rock |
| Years active | 2003-2019 |
| Members | Luciana Segovia Gabriel Leopardi Sebastián Leopardi Christian Bonelli Martin Magliano |
| Past members | Luisao Fernández Geronimo Pastore (d. 2010) Diego Lucas |
| Website | www.cirse.com.ar |
Cirseis anArgentinepop punkband fromAdrogué,Buenos Aires.Before disbanding, the group consisted of vocalist Luciana Segovia, guitarists Gabriel Leopardi and Christian Bonelli, bassist Sebastián "Ziva" Leopardi and drummer Martin "Tato" Magliano.
Since today the band released five full-length-albums, two EPs and eight music videos. Cirse toured extensively through Argentina, played atPepsi Music Festivalin 2011 and 2012 and played with bands likeDuran Duran,Paramore,Avril Lavigne,Evanescence,CarajoandDENY.
History
[edit]2003-2009: Early work
[edit]Cirse was founded inJosé Mármol[1]near Argentina's capitalBuenos Airesin 2003 by vocalist Luciana Segovia and brothers Gabriel (Guitar) and Sebastián "Ziva" Leopardi (Bass). Soon after the band was formed, Luisao Fernández joined the trio as a drummer. Cirse started writing material for a first demo release that they ended up developing into their first EP.
Together with Cesar Andino fromCabezonesthe group worked on an EP which was released in 2006. The EPAlgo Quedaráwas self-released. Andino decided to work with the band again for their first full album. The band covered theLuis Alberto Spinettasong "Alma De Diamante" which was featured on their debut album.Bi-Polar,the debut album, was released on December 14, 2007 nationwide. The band filmed a music video for their song "Muy Tarde" which aired onMTV,MuchMusicand Argentine national music television channel,CMTV.
2009-2013:Imaginario
[edit]Luisao Fernández left band in 2009 and was replaced by Geronimo Pastore. The band worked on new material for their second album which is entitledImaginario.Pastore who joined the group in 2009 died surprisingly during the work on the new record in 2010. The band recruited Diego Lucas as new drummer.
Listeners of radio station FM Rock & Pop voted Cirse as winner ofBombardeo del Demoso the group was allowed to share stage with national well-known bandCatupecu Machuat Teatro Colegiales inBuenos Aires.After a summer tour the band was asked to be opener forParamoreat their show in Buenos Aires atLuna Parkon February 24, 2011.[2]This concert was part of theBrand New Eyes World Tour.[3]Through the success the band's second music video was aired atMTV.
In May and July 2011 the band toured the regionBuenos Airesand South West of Argentina including shows inLanús,Quilmes,Santa FeandRamos Mejía.Short after that tour the band supportedAvril LavigneatEstadio Malvinas ArgentinasinMendozaon July 24, 2011.[4]Two month later the band won a slot at 2011s edition ofPepsi Music Festivalthrough a competition hosted via social networkFacebook.[5]In November 2011 the band premiered their third music videoJuréon a concert atLa Trastienda Club.[6]
The band toured at Argentinas´ coast again, including shows inMar del PlataandVilla Gesell.On May 4, 2012 the band opened a show forDuran Duran.Diego Lucas left band and recruited Martin Magliano in 2012 and Christian Bonelli joined band as second guitarist. Cirse released a new music video forApuestaon July 7, 2012. On October 21, 2012 Cirse was confirmed to play again atPepsi Music Festival.The band played on the Main Stage with bands likeCarajoandEvanescencewho performed on Main Stage the same day.[7]A few weeks later the band released their 3-track-EP calledApuesta.
On April 23, 2013 the band played a gig for theResistance TourinTemperleywithDENYandBulldog.[8]
2013-2019:Rompiente
[edit]In April and May 2013 the band started working on their third album which was later entitledRompiente.[9]On August 7, 2013 the band releasedMiedosas first single as music video viaYouTube.The album was released on August 23, 2013 officially during a release party atTeatro VorterixinBuenos Aires.This show was a celebration show for the ten years anniversary of the bands´ existence.[10]Although they released their music independently, this album was distributed by Argentine record labelPinhead Records.
On June 3, 2019, after completing a tour in Mexico, the band announced that they would be separating and moving on to different projects.[11]The Leopardi brothers and Magliano went on to form a new group with singer Ana Devin, called "Ramen",[12]and Segovia chose to move into a solo career.[13]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Bi-Polar | Self-released |
| 2010 | Imaginario | |
| 2013 | Rompiente |
EP
[edit]| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Apuesta | Self-released |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Muy Tarde" | Bi-Polar |
| 2011 | "Invisible" | Imaginario |
| 2011 | "Asesina Serial" | |
| 2011 | "Juré" | |
| 2012 | "Ahi Estaré" | |
| 2012 | "Apuesta" | Apuesta |
| 2013 | "Por Tu Bien" | |
| 2013 | "Miedos" | Rompiente |
| 2014 | "Rompiente" | |
| 2014 | "Inocencia" |
Members
[edit]- Current members
- Luciana Segovia - lead vocals(2003–2019)
- Gabriel Leopardi - guitar, backing vocals(2003–2019)
- Sebastián "Ziva" Leopardi - bass, backing vocals(2003–2019)
- Christian "Nek" Bonelli - rhythm guitar(2012–2019)
- Martin "Tato" Magliano - drums(2012–2019)
- Former members
- Lucas Diego - drums(2010–2012)
- Gerónimo Pastore - drums(2009–2010; died 2010)
- Luisao Fernández - drums(2003–2009)
References
[edit]- ^"CIRSE PRESENTÓ SU DISCO" ROMPIENTE "".Info Región(in Spanish). 17 November 2013.Retrieved2 October2020.
- ^conexionunder.com:Cirse telonea a ParamoreArchived2012-05-16 at theWayback Machine(Spanish)
- ^"Paramore Argentina".Archived fromthe originalon 2012-04-25.Retrieved2011-10-11.
- ^conexionunder.com:Cirse telonea a Avril LavigneArchived2012-05-16 at theWayback Machine(Spanish)
- ^conexionunder.com:Belladona, Cirse, Niños y Picaporters, ganadores de la selección de bandas del Pepsi Music 2011Archived2012-05-17 at theWayback Machine(Spanish)
- ^Rolling Stone:Cirse En La TrastiendaArchived2014-01-16 at theWayback Machine(Spanish)
- ^tn.com.ar:Pepsi Music 2012 - Line Up(Spanish)
- ^soundandscene.com:Resistance Tour 2013
- ^Daniel Agnese:Acá Pasan Cosas:CIRSE SALUDA A SUS FANS ANTES DE ENTRAR A GRABAR SU NUEVO MATERIAL DISCOGRAFICO.Archived2013-09-27 at theWayback Machine(Spanish)
- ^El Litoral:Cirse celebra sus 10 años con nuevo disco(Spanish)
- ^Gusmerotti, Nehuén (3 June 2019)."Cirse se separa tras 16 años de banda".Resistiendo con ideas(in Spanish).Retrieved2 October2020.
- ^Andrés Amarillo, Ignacio (4 April 2020)."Un nuevo comienzo".El Litoral(in Spanish).Archivedfrom the original on 2020-04-17.Retrieved2 October2020.
- ^Fabregas, Luli (25 March 2020)."Get to Know Luciana Segovia, a Soulful Conversation".Unspoken Press.Retrieved2 October2020.
External links
[edit]- Cirse.com.ar(Spanish)
