Sex Week have released their first new song of the year, a track called “Life Is A Circle.” The indie duo made the song after spending 2025 playing live shows and opening for Mitski, Acopia, Fcukers, and Band To Watch Cardinals. The track arrives alongside a self-directed music video, and the band says it captures a moment of creative freedom.
“‘Life Is A Circle’ feels like the cornerstone of our musical palette,” Pearl Amanda Dickson says. Her partner Richard Orofino adds, “It was cathartic to make. Just adding these little wooden recorders, accordions and 808s, just not caring about anything other than what we wanted to hear.”
The New Song And Its Video
The track follows their second EP, Upper Mezzanine, which came out last year. The band describes the recording process as loose and spontaneous, with instruments chosen purely for sound rather than plan. That spirit shows in the finished product.
The music video was directed by the band themselves, which gives the visual a direct line to the song’s feel.
The Tour Dates For “Life Is A Circle”
Sex Week are announcing a string of dates across North America and Europe. The tour starts in September and runs through December, with stops in major cities including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Reykjavík, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Austin, and Atlanta.
The tour splits between two support slots. In September, the band plays as guests to Cardinals in New York and Philadelphia. In November and December, they switch to supporting Pretty Sick.
Here is how the run breaks down:
- September: New York and Philadelphia with Cardinals
- October: Reykjavík at Iceland Airwaves
- November: London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Austin, Houston, and Atlanta with Pretty Sick
- December: Durham, NC with Pretty Sick
The Sound Of “Life Is A Circle”
Dickson and Orofino describe the song as a cornerstone of their palette, meaning it sits at the center of how they currently make music. The band’s approach to recording was similarly centered on experimentation.
The instruments mentioned — wooden recorders, accordions, and 808s — point to a recording process where the band followed their instincts rather than rules.
Why This Matters For Fans
For fans who followed the band through Upper Mezzanine, this release answers the question of what comes next. It also confirms that the duo remains active and willing to share new material between live tours.
The tour dates give listeners a clear path to see the band perform live, with multiple cities offering chances to hear “Life Is A Circle” in person.
What The Release Shows About The Band
The release of “Life Is A Circle” is a statement of intent. After a busy year of touring, the band has surfaced with new music.
Dickson and Orofino have shown they can make music between live performances, and “Life Is A Circle” is the proof.
The Verdict On “Life Is A Circle”
Sex Week have delivered a new song that gives fans a look at where their sound sits now. The self-directed video adds a visual layer that ties directly into the music’s feel. The tour dates give fans a full calendar of where to catch the band live.
Dickson and Orofino have shown they can make music between live performances, and “Life Is A Circle” is the proof.
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