John Gooding, Ollie Green, Christy Hoyles and James McGonigle are four 19-year-olds from Peterborough (UK) with a ‘we are really just regular guys’ attitude, who collaboratively call themselves Among The Citizens.

As young as they may be, the band have their own distinct sound, drawing influences from ‘80s gods The Cure and Echo & The Bunnymen, to modern-day heroes like Two Door Cinema Club and Foals. Think dreamy vocals and layers of instrumentation including infectious guitars and memorable synthesisers, and you have an idea of what to expect.

Lead singer John Gooding describes Next Time as ‘the breakdown of communication between two people; where each other’s thoughts and emotions are always pushed back. Left until the end to talk about, where the questions you both ask always go unanswered and no problem seems to have a clear solution to it’.

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.