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Citizen
OriginToledo, Ohio, U.S.
Genresalt rock, punk rock, emo
Years active2009 (2009)–present
LabelsRun For Cover Records
Members
  • Mat Kerekes
  • Nick Hamm
  • Jake Duhaime
  • Ryland Oehlers
  • Eric Hamm
Past members
  • Cray Wilson
Websitecitizentheband.net

Citizen is an American punk rock band from Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio.[1]

History

The band formed in the year 2009 while still in high-school. 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

  1. ^ Fitzpatrick, Joe. "Interview: Citizen talks about 'Youth' and Memorable Band Moments". New Noise Magazine.
  2. ^ Kraus, Brian. "Turnover and Citizen sign to Run For Cover Records, announce split EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  3. ^ Ableson, Jon. "Citzen + Turnover Sign To Run For Cover Records". Alter The Press. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Citizen Announces Fall US Tour; Debut LP 'Youth' Out Now on Run For Cover Records". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  5. ^ Kraus, Brian. "Submit News Citizen announce fall US headlining tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Silo Run For Cover Records". Bandcamp. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  7. ^ Horansky, TJ. "Citizen release new album 'Youth' following leak". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  8. ^ Zarrillo, Zack. "POZ Review: Citizen - Youth". Property of Zack. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  9. ^ Kraus, Brian. "Citizen (Run For Cover Records) stream lead single, "The Summer"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 September 2014.