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==History== |
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The band formed in the year 2009 while still in high-school. Their first release was a pop-punk/easycore demo, after which the band modified their genre to adopt a more [[ |
The band formed in the year 2009 while still in high-school. Their first release was a pop-punk/easycore demo, after which the band modified their genre to adopt a more [[indie rock]] sound. In early 2012, the band signed to [[Run For Cover Records]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=Turnover and Citizen sign to Run For Cover Records, announce split EP|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/turnover_and_citizen_sign_to_run_for_cover_records_announce_split_ep|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=2 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Ableson|first1=Jon|title=Citzen + Turnover Sign To Run For Cover Records|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2012/03/citzen-turnover-sign-to-run-for-cover.html|publisher=Alter The Press|accessdate=2 September 2014}}</ref> The band released their first full length album in 2013 titled ''Youth''. The album was recorded in Studio 4 with producer [[Will Yip]] ([[Title Fight]], [[Circa Survive]], [[Braid (band)|Braid]]). In June 2014, the band announced they would be going on a fall tour in support of ''Youth'', starting early September in [[Toronto, Canada|Toronto]], [[Canada]], and ending mid-October in [[Cleveland, Ohio|Cleveland]], [[Ohio]]. The tour was supported by the bands You Blew It!, [[Hostage Calm]], Praise, and True Love.<ref>{{cite web|title=Citizen Announces Fall US Tour; Debut LP ‘Youth’ Out Now on Run For Cover Records|url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/citizen-announces-fall-tour-debut-lp-youth-run-cover-records/|publisher=New Noise Magazine|accessdate=2 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=Submit News Citizen announce fall US headlining tour|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/citizen_announce_fall_us_headlining_tour|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=2 September 2014}}</ref> In late July 2014, the band released a single titled ''Silo'' on Run For Cover Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://runforcoverrecords.bandcamp.com/album/silo|title=Silo Run For Cover Records|publisher=Bandcamp|accessdate=6 October 2014}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
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Revision as of 07:55, 23 January 2015
Citizen | |
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| Origin | Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie punk, pop punk, punk rock, emo, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Run For Cover Records |
| Members |
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| Past members |
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| Website | citizentheband |
Citizen is a band from Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio.[1]
History
The band formed in the year 2009 while still in high-school. Their first release was a pop-punk/easycore demo, after which the band modified their genre to adopt a more indie rock sound. In early 2012, the band signed to Run For Cover Records.[2][3] The band released their first full length album in 2013 titled Youth. The album was recorded in Studio 4 with producer Will Yip (Title Fight, Circa Survive, Braid). In June 2014, the band announced they would be going on a fall tour in support of Youth, starting early September in Toronto, Canada, and ending mid-October in Cleveland, Ohio. The tour was supported by the bands You Blew It!, Hostage Calm, Praise, and True Love.[4][5] In late July 2014, the band released a single titled Silo on Run For Cover Records.[6]
Discography
Studio Albums
Extended Plays
- Young States (2011)
Splits
- The Only Place I Know (split w/ The Fragile Season) (2011)
- Citizen / Turnover (split w/ Turnover) (2012)
Singles
- Silo (2014)
Members
- Mat Kerekes - Vocals
- Nick Hamm - Guitar
- Jake Duhaime - Drums
- Ryland Oehlers - Guitar
- Eric Hamm - Bass
References
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Joe. "Interview: Citizen talks about 'Youth' and Memorable Band Moments". New Noise Magazine.
- ^ Kraus, Brian. "Turnover and Citizen sign to Run For Cover Records, announce split EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ^ Ableson, Jon. "Citzen + Turnover Sign To Run For Cover Records". Alter The Press. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ^ "Citizen Announces Fall US Tour; Debut LP 'Youth' Out Now on Run For Cover Records". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ^ Kraus, Brian. "Submit News Citizen announce fall US headlining tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ^ "Silo Run For Cover Records". Bandcamp. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ Horansky, TJ. "Citizen release new album 'Youth' following leak". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ^ Zarrillo, Zack. "POZ Review: Citizen - Youth". Property of Zack. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ^ Kraus, Brian. "Citizen (Run For Cover Records) stream lead single, "The Summer"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 September 2014.