THE FRONT ROW

Star Circus are back with new single “Two Odds Make An Even”, the fourth taste of upcoming album From The Wreckage, out 13th June via Renaissance Records. And while this new cut doesn’t shout for your attention, it certainly earns it with a confident stride, an assured, carefully-crafted slice of melodic rock that leans into its classic influences without being swallowed by them.

Opening with a clean guitar line and instantly engaging vocal melody, Two Odds Make An Even feels emotionally grounded. Dave Winkler’s vocal delivery carries a sincerity that works in the song’s favour, and the lyrics, while simple, hint at reconciliation and resilience without descending into melodrama. The track steadily builds without ever boiling over, favouring restraint over excess. It’s clear the band are taking a more refined route here than on some of their earlier material, and it suits them.

The production is clean and punchy, allowing each instrument space to breathe. The interplay between guitars is a definite highlight, nodding subtly to the band’s love of Queen and Thin Lizzy without sounding like a tribute act. Sophie’s presence, too, is well-judged, her backing harmonies add texture without overwhelming the mix. There’s a gentle confidence in the song’s structure and pacing that speaks to a band who’ve weathered the storms and come out the other side with a clearer sense of identity.

Following the success of debut album Separate Sides, and a string of well-received UK tours, Star Circus have grown from a Dave-led project into a fully collaborative outfit, and you can feel it in the songwriting. While this track might not have the immediate fire of a lead single in the traditional sense, it hints at a deeper, more layered album to come. It’s also representative of the band’s darker, heavier direction, as hinted by Dave in his comments about the challenges of the last year, line-up changes, management struggles, and global uncertainty. But rather than leaning into cynicism, the tone here is more about defiance through unity.

There’s no need to overhype this one, it’s not reinventing the wheel, but it is a strong, considered and emotionally intelligent track from a band that’s maturing nicely. If From The Wreckage keeps this balance of melody, message and musicality, Star Circus might just cement their place on the UK’s modern rock radar.