Swedish post-rockers Citizend share new single and lyric video »Grinding Bones«; debut EP »The Spiral« out December 6th via Majestic Mountain Records!
Gothenburg, Sweden based post-rock duo Citizend share a lyric video for the new single »Grinding Bones« taken from their upcoming debut EP, »The Spiral«, set to release on December 6th, 2024 via Majestic Mountain Records.
Tracklist:
01. The Beginning
02. Down
03. Grinding Bones
04. Drowning
05. The End Of The World
As the world teeters on the brink of an uncertain future, Citizend makes their debut on the music scene with their EP, »The Spiral«. This conceptual journey spans a lifetime, unfolding just before the world meets its end. The narrative delves deep into an individual’s thoughts and experiences about the impending apocalypse, from the beginning to the end. This conceptual journey through life’s twists and turns continues with the release of their third single, »Grinding Bones«.
»Grinding Bones« captures the relentless pressures of life, illustrating the intense labor – both physical and mental – required to navigate its challenges. This track is a testament to managing uncertainty and obscurity in the quest for balance amidst life’s struggles.
The soundscape in »Grinding Bones« is heavily influenced by stoner rock acts like Queens of the Stone Age, while also drawing inspiration from alt-country icons like Wovenhand. With a catchy chorus, the track melds tribal sounds with more “clenched fist” elements, making it a heavy hitter in Citizend’s discography.
»The Spiral« EP unfolds as a multi-faceted exploration of life’s journey, from inception to conclusion. Released under the banner of Majestic Mountain Records, masters of everything heavy and boutique, this EP promises to be an immersive sonic voyage. With five singles slated for release monthly from August to December, Citizend invites audiences to join them on this transformative musical odyssey.
Filmed by Amanda Almgren and Embla Berndtsson Tordal.
Courtesy of Sheltered Life PR:
Gothenburg post-rockers Citizend release new single from »The Spiral« EP!
Following the release of »Drowning« last month, the Gothenburg duo Citizend return with the third chapter from their debut EP, »The Spiral«, the hard-hitting »Grinding Bones«.
Due for release this December on Majestic Mountain Records, Citizend sidle the boundaries between Americana, post-rock, and post-metal with its members, Emil Gustavsson and Otto Nilsson, sharing a common goal to break down barriers between archetypal genres.
Intertwined with themes that focus on the profound complexities of life, »The Spiral« is a conceptual journey that spans a lifetime before the world meets its end. Teetering on the brink of an uncertain future, its narratives delve deep into an individual’s thoughts and experiences about the impending apocalypse, from the beginning to the end.
“Our new single »Grinding Bones« captures the relentless pressures of life, illustrating the intense labour, both physical and mental, required to navigate its challenges,” explains Gustavsson. “It’s a testament to managing uncertainty and obscurity in the quest for balance amidst life’s struggles.”
Heavily influenced by stoner rock acts like Queens Of The Stone Age, while drawing inspiration from alt-country icons Wovenhand, its catchy chorus melds tribal sounds with more “clenched fist” elements, making it a heavy hitter in Citizend’s discography.
Drawing listeners into a realm of dense and enigmatic Americana Noir, inspired by the likes of Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Neil Young, and Swedish artist Christian Kjellvander, when assembled these five chapters form a soot-black palette that paints an intense and gripping voyage. A voyage that captivates the listener and sets the stage for a mesmerizing exploration of sound, narrative, and emotion.
Unfolding as a multi-faceted exploration of life’s journey, from inception to conclusion and in conjunction with heavy-weight champions Majestic Mountain Records, »The Spiral« EP will be released 6th December and can be pre-ordered HERE.
“With »The Spiral«, Citizend sets the stage for a mesmerizing exploration of sound, narrative, and emotion. Each note serves as a brushstroke, painting a vivid portrait of existence itself.” — Echoes and Dust
Credits:
Written, recorded and produced by Citizend
Mixed by Otto Nilsson (LoMid)
Mastered by Hans Olsson at Svenska Grammofon Studion
Artwork by Arjen Kunnen
Photos by Richard Bloom
Contributing muscians:
Mika Häkki (Monolord), Mattias Hagström (Sarah Klang), Oliver Knowles (Sex Swing)
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well