A Perfect Circle – “To Whom It May Concern”
Maynard James Keenan really doesn't do downtime, does he? With Tool festival slots and Puscifer's recent album behind him, A Perfect Circle are clearly ready to reclaim some attention as a streamlined partnership between Keenan and Billy Howardel. For Cledvibes Radio listeners who've been following the prog and alternative rock landscape, this latest move shows how these veteran acts keep themselves relevant by treating each project as its own living thing rather than letting them gather dust between tours. It's the kind of creative restlessness that reminds you why these bands still matter.
From Stereogum: Maynard James Keenan remains awfully busy with his various bands and side quests. Tool have headlined a few festivals this year, and Puscifer's album Normal came out in February. Now, Keenan seems to be kicking things into gear with his long-running act A Perfect Circle, now officially a duo with guitarist Billy Howardel. They released the rock radio hit "Starless" back in May, and now they're dro…