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7 August 2026 – Citizen Enter a New Phase with Halcyon Blues
By Editorial Team - August 7, 2026
Summary
Ohio alternative rock veterans Citizen release 'Halcyon Blues' through Run For Cover Records, refining two decades of musical growth.
Key Facts
- Citizen releases new studio album 'Halcyon Blues' on Run For Cover Records.
- Unites 20 years of emo, post-hardcore, and alternative rock development.
- Features lead vocals from Mat Kerekes on spacious lead single 'I Can See You From Here'.
- Entities: Citizen, Halcyon Blues, Run For Cover Records, Mat Kerekes
- Tags: citizen, halcyon-blues, run-for-cover, mat-kerekes, alternative-rock, post-hardcore
Citizen release Halcyon Blues through Run For Cover Records, bringing nearly two decades of musical evolution together on one record.
The Ohio band have moved through emo, post-hardcore, grunge and alternative rock during their career, and the new album draws those threads into a polished but still emotionally urgent collection.
The title track and 'I Can See You From Here' previewed a spacious and confident sound built around Mat Kerekes' vocal delivery.