Anthony Green (musician)
The dynamic, emotionally raw voice at the center of Circa Survive, whose soaring vocals and candid lyrics defined a generation of post-hardcore.
Born 1982 (age 44)·American singer·Birthday: April 15·Millennials
Biography
Hailing from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Anthony Green emerged from the early 2000s post-hardcore scene as a whirlwind of energy and vulnerability. He first gained attention as the original vocalist for Saosin, recording the influential *Translating the Name* EP before an abrupt departure. This led him to form Circa Survive in 2004, a band whose textured, atmospheric rock became a perfect vessel for Green's acrobatic tenor and intensely personal songwriting. His career is a tapestry of parallel projects: the experimental supergroup The Sound of Animals Fighting, his intimate solo folk-rock albums, and later, the punk-inflected L.S. Dunes. Beyond the music, Green has been strikingly open about his struggles with bipolar disorder and addiction, weaving his journey toward mental health and sobriety into his art and connecting deeply with fans who see their own battles reflected in his work.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Anthony was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Anthony Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Anthony's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Founded and fronts the influential rock band Circa Survive, which has released seven studio albums and built a dedicated fanbase.
- His early work with Saosin on the *Translating the Name* EP is considered a landmark release in the 2000s post-hardcore scene.
- Has maintained a successful solo career, releasing multiple albums that explore folk and acoustic styles distinct from his band work.
- Co-founded the avant-garde collective The Sound of Animals Fighting, known for its anonymous membership and conceptual albums.
Did You Know?
He is a distant relative of Revolutionary War figure Nathanael Greene.
He named his son "Myshel" after the chord progression C (Do) - E (Mi) - A (La).
He has several large tattoos dedicated to the works of author Haruki Murakami.
Before music, he worked as a telemarketer selling newspaper subscriptions.
“I'm trying to be the person that I needed when I was younger.”
