Citizen Soldier
Citizen Soldier Biography
Citizen Soldier was born when frontman Jake Segura penned the lyrics to one of their first songs from a psychiatric hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Segura now sits on the other side of the therapy couch, working as a trauma counselor to tell the stories of those navigating internal struggles through no-frills alt/rock post/grunge packaging. The Utah five piece - Jake Segura (lead vocals), Wonitta Rivero (bass/piano) Kyle Persell (drums) Kooper Hanosky (rhythm guitar) & Matt Duffney (lead guitar) don’t tip toe around the ugliest parts of life & masterfully communicate what many struggle to put into words. They do so via soaring melodic power balladry, infectious instrumental hooks & gut-punching storytelling. “Citizen Soldier isn’t your typical rock band. While many groups dabble in themes of heartbreak or personal struggle, this Utah-based ensemble have made it their mission to confront mental health issues head on.” - Phoenix New Times
The results speak for themselves: A ravenously loyal fan base that has forced an entirely independent group into the same circles as some of the biggest names in rock music. The band boasts 900k+ tiktok followers, 800+ million listens worldwide & 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. In August of 2024, the band celebrated its first #1 single on the iTunes rock charts, Burden. The band’s live productions - self-described as “group therapy sessions” have been an instant hit with their supporters all over the United States. In just one year of touring the band caught lightening in a bottle - logging a #84 rank on pollstar, selling out their first headlining tour in 1500+ cap rooms & earning slots at prestigious rock festivals (Welcome to Rockville, Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Rockfest, Upheaval & Sonic Temple). These placements have been attained the old fashion way - by selling lots of tickets. No label, no manager, no political connections nor leveraging of favors - just proving they belong through their own hard work - no short-cuts required. “Citizen Soldier are one of the fastest growing bands in the alternative rock space. Their ascension has been remarkable, going from headlining 200 to 1500+ cap venues in a blink of an eye through powerful songs that have profoundly related with fans across the globe.” - Danny Wimmer Presents
Citizen Soldier just released their new LP, ICARUS November 13th. The record explores the bands self-help themes via massive rock anthems begging to be played in arenas. Segura mused that “ICARUS is representation of intense frustration. Touring the country - I heard stories everyday of people feeling trapped. Trapped in their job, a dysfunctional relationship, addiction, personal trauma & sometimes in their own mistakes/maladaptive behaviors. There are too many voices in the world telling people what to do - but what people crave is validation and to feel seen. This album does just that.” The 11-track collection features pop-sensible hooks, bombastic guitar riffage, & gut-wrenching moments - especially in tracks like Good Old Days & Feels Like A Funeral - the latter painting a picture of a mother battling post-partum depression. Segura’s intended message is resonating as the album has already achieved 30M + streams pre-release. The band will be playing a main stage slot at Sonic Temple music festival in Columbus, Ohio in May of 2025 and headlining The Semicolon Tour throughout markets in the midwest & the east coast. The band will be supported by 10 Years, Thousand Below, & NERV.
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