Citizen Soldier

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 licensed trauma counselor to tell the stories of those navigating internal struggles through a no-frills alt/rock post/grunge packaging. The Utah five-piece of members Jake Segura (lead vocals), Wonitta (bass/piano), Kyle Persell (drums), Kooper Hanosky (rhythm guitar), and Matt Duffney (lead guitar) doesn't tiptoe around the ugliest parts of life, masterfully communicating what many struggle to put into words. They do so through soaring melodic power balladry, infectious instrumental hooks, and 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, and 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 lightning in a bottle, logging a #84 rank on Pollstar, selling out their first headlining tour in 1500+ cap rooms, and earning slots at prestigious rock festivals (Welcome to Rockville, Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Rockfest, Upheaval, Sonic Temple, and more). These placements have been attained the old fashion way-by selling lots of tickets. No label, no manager, no political connections, no leveraging of favors- just proving they belong through their own hard work.

"Citizen Soldier is 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 released their latest LP, ICARUS, on November 13, 2024. The record explores the band's self-help themes through massive rock anthems, begging to be played in arenas. Segura mused;

"ICARUS is a 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 or 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, and gut-wrenching moments, especially in tracks like "Good Old Days" and "Feels Like A Funeral", the latter painting a picture of a mother battling post-partum depression. The intended message is resonating, as the album has already achieved over 40 million streams.

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 and east coast.