Citizen

Ahead of Citizen’s first shows in Australia in five years, singer Mat Kerekes tells The Music about why the band never made 'Youth' 2.0, getting compared to Bloc Party, and what happened when jellyfish surrounded him in an Australian ocean.

"Come and join the first-ever NEW BLOOM FEST in 2024 – this is an event not to be missed."

They'll have their new album in hand

"A grungy, bass-driven record unleashing over ten obscurely intense tracks."

Unexpected.

"Early on the vocals were mixed too low, a pummelling rhythm section and uncontained feedback swallowing some better moments."

"Citizen proved the wait was definitely worth it for their first trip to Australia"

The Michigan-bred rockers were none too pleased with the heavy-handed approach of venue staff at the weekend