Citizen mourn a dying relationship on new single Halcyon Blues

Citizen have shared the title track from their forthcoming album Halcyon Blues.

The new track follows up the lead single Highs And Lows, while the album itself will drop on August 7 via Run For Cover.

On the new song, vocalist Mat Kerekes says: "It’s about a silent disconnect between two people. You both know you’re no longer meant to be in each other’s lives but instead of accepting it, you sit in the space between and watch one another become strangers in real time."

Check it out below:

Shedding light on the album more broadly, guitarist Nick Hamm reveals: “A lot of bands try to do anything they can to be the hottest thing of the moment and we’ve just never operated like that.

“We don't think in moments, or months, or record cycles. Some bands end up getting sick of whatever walls they exist in, but I see Citizen as this long term creative project where there’s always somewhere new to go, and that’s kept me exhilarated through all these years. And we’ve trusted that people who like our band will want to come along. A lot of people grew with us and we’re really thankful for that.”

Catch Citizen live in October with Modern Color and thistle. on the following dates:

October

24 London EartH Hall
25 Leeds Stylus
27 Glasgow TV Studio
28 Manchester Academy 2
29 Bristol Prospect Building

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