Circle are an experimental rock-music band, founded in Pori, Finland in 1991. Their style may be classed Progressive or Krautrock, similar to Can and Neu!. Court House of Pori The Juselius Mausoleum, designed by Josef Stenbäck For other uses, see Pori (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Krautrock is a generic name for the experimental music that appeared in Germany in the late 1960s and gained popularity throughout the 1970s. ... For experimental rock music, see experimental rock. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... No Quarter Records Logo No Quarter Records is an independent record label located in Philadelphia in the United States. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... Court House of Pori The Juselius Mausoleum, designed by Josef Stenbäck For other uses, see Pori (disambiguation). ... For the Swedish political music movement, see progg. ... Krautrock is a generic name for the experimental music that appeared in Germany in the late 1960s and gained popularity throughout the 1970s. ... Can was a musical group formed in West Germany in 1968. ... Neu! (the German word for new, pronounced noy) were a German band, probably the archetypal example of what the UK music press at the time dubbed Krautrock. ...

Formed in 1991, Circle is the most visible and prolific name in the Finnish avant-rock underground. Having survived innumerable lineup changes, the band and its founder, bassist/vocalist/guitarist Jussi Lehtisalo, have constantly reinvented themselves, weaving hypnotic mantras out of exacting Krautrock beats, heavy riffs, arty noise, dark psychedlia, and soundtrack-like beauty. Hard, chilly repetition has served as the lone unifying theme throughout 15 years of experiments.

Line-up

Circle's line-up has constantly changed over the years as the founder, Jussi Lehtisalo, is the only member who has been in the band the entire time. Since the lineup keeps changing and they frequently collaborate with different artists who they allow to play as guests on their albums, it is difficult to list their entire lineup throughout their discography.

Current Line-up

• Jussi Lehtisalo - Bass
• Mike Ratto - Keyboards, Vocals, Percussion
• Janne Westerlund - Guitar
• Tomi Leppanen - Drums, Percussion

(for John Peel session recording, June 2002) Also see: 2002 (number). ...

• Jussi Lehtisalo - Bass
• Olli Joukio - Percussion
• Teemu Korpipää - Devices
• Jyrki Laiho - Guitar
• Tomi Leppänen - Drums
• Mika Rättö - Keyboards, Vocals, Percussion
• Janne Westerlund - Guitar, Vocals

(for Tulikoira - Recorded and Mixed 6-2005 by Jani Viitanen, Produced by Circle and Jani Viitanen. Album artwork by Musta Kirahvi)

• Jussi Lehtisalo - Bass
• Mika Ratto - Vocals, Keyboards
• Janne Westerlund - Guitars
• Tomi Leppänen - Drums
• Janne Tuomi - Percussion
• Tuomas Laurila - Tapes
• Jani Viitanen - Special Guitar, Tapes and Loops

Discography

External links

• Circle homepage
• Circle's myspace page
• Ektro Records