Illinois blues-rock mystics Rosetta West mark the Celtic festival of Beltane with their haunting new single “Circle of Doubt” – a smoldering meditation on spiritual exhaustion wrapped in psychedelic blues and world-folk textures. The track, released through their fiercely independent underground operation, finds the band at their most hypnotically raw, channeling the weight of cosmic battles through Joseph Demagore’s world-weary vocals and sinuous guitar work.
Built on a circular, trance-inducing riff that mirrors its lyrical themes of entrapment and yearning, “Circle of Doubt” thrives on deliberate contradictions: Jason X’s droning bass and Nathan Q. Scratch’s primal drums (the latter’s face forever obscured) create a swampy, earthbound groove, while Demagore’s acid-tinged solos spiral upward like smoke from a ritual fire.
Since their 2024 Labyrinth album, Rosetta West has refined their alchemy of mysticism and muscle, and this single proves their uncompromising vision remains potent. For listeners weary of polished rock, “Circle of Doubt” offers a grimy, glorious antidote – music that doesn’t just sound ancient, but feels like a relic of forgotten rites.
Rosetta West’s ‘Circle of Doubt’ is a haunting exploration of spiritual exhaustion that brilliantly intertwines psychedelic blues with world-folk elements. It’s a mesmerizing reminder of the power of authentic music that resonates with both ancient rites and modern struggles.
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