Glencircle

bye, is the debut studio album of Minneapolis based alternative and indie-rock band glencircle. It was independently released on January 31st, 2026. At the time of recording, the group comprised of Gavin Jenkins Lopez on vocals and guitar, Jason Hilst also on vocals and guitar, Trigg Capistrant-Kinney on bass, and both Ian Stine and Prince Jean-Luc Dowu on drums respectively. bye, was recorded between March and October 2025 at North Alley Sound’s basement studio in Minneapolis, MN. bye, carries on themes relating to isolation, depression and self-rediscovery found throughout glencircle’s debut studio EP, released two years prior, and explores new themes relating to their reemergence into the local scene, romantic relationships, nostalgia, and even political disputes between family. Much like their prior releases, bye, can be described as a guitar-heavy, upbeat take on skater-punk, alternative and indie-rock, and Midwest emo with subtle elements of funk and gospel found within their rhythm section. The group found inspiration in bands like, The Obsessives, Mom Jeans, Foo Fighters, All American Rejects, and from local Minneapolis bands like Heart to Gold, Remo Drive and Gramma. Both Gavin Jenkins Lopez and Jason Hilst serve as the main songwriters and composers for the album with Hilst singing main vocals on two of the album's tracks. Hilst was also the newest member at the time of recording and due to recently becoming a father, left the group soon after. Ian Stine provided