NEW CITIZENS ALBUM OUT NOW
I CAN’T FIND THE EDGES OF YOU
After months of anticipation, Citizens release their 6th album, 'I Can’t Find The Edges Of You'. A Seattle-born alternative band that never seem to compromise on their signature soundscape, Citizens take their listeners on a thoughtful journey away from the need to find answers to infinite questions and pointing to Peace found in surrender. In adhering closely to frontman Zach Bolen's words, "This is a record for the lost, last and least", they cleverly and creatively block out preconceived notions of faith and facts being at odds with each other, and instead encourage renewed trust in a God who is the very definition of mystery. This unique experience from Citizens offers a comforting reminder of the power of letting go; "It only took me most of my life to see how much I was missing out on by resisting surrender," Zach adds. 'I Can’t Find The Edges Of You' extends the invitation to live in the spacious acceptance that we don’t know it all. Citizens are exploring a deeper discovery of God, engaging their audience’s imagination, and inspiring them to reconsider perceptions and presuppositions of the Divine.
"Many times [we think] we are grazing the edges of God not realizing it’s our edges that we are bumping up against," Zach adds, "We create these walls for God to exist within. Boundaries that make sense to us. But the last time I checked, the Divine Mystery isn’t trying to make sense." This exploration takes form on a sound so vibrant and dynamic, it pushes the boundaries of any pre-existing idea of what "Church music" should be like. Citizens' heartbeat is to pull up a seat at the table for conversation in the midst of today's contentious atmosphere, one song at a time. Brimming with hope, the 11 new tracks create a space where questions, perspective shifts, and expression are welcome. They invite us to consider that perhaps it is art and imagination which can open our minds and hearts even more to a God that is far bigger than words can describe. Like a long exhale after a deep breath, Citizens hope that 'I Can’t Find The Edges Of You' is an emotional and spiritual release for any and all listening.
Citizens
Writing songs with honesty and artistry – songs that tell true stories of their journeys – is the heartbeat of Zach, Brian, Connor, Adam, and Daniel, who collectively make up the band Citizens. The Seattle-born band’s desire has always been to craft approachable songs for people to connect to the music and each other, wherever they’re at. Known for their sound that pushes the boundaries of what “Church music” usually sounds like.