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The Novel Citizen
Indie / Funk / Rock

"Zito-Lansing Chris+Nish-Ann Arbor Erin-New York"

Michigan
United States

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Last Login:  10/1/2008
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   The Novel Citizen: General Info
Member Since2/19/2006
Band Websitethenovelcitizen.blogspot.com
Band MembersChris King
Erin Rioux
Nishant Tilak
Mike Zito
InfluencesNeo Post Modernist Baroque Classical No Wave Surf ACOUSTIC Folk Ambient Twee Pop Pre-C86 Crunk House/Shoegazing, Gregorian Glitch Core, Pre Pretentious Industrial Neanderthalism, Trance folk-induced BootyBass, Psychedelic Latin Freeform Dance Grunge, Minimalist 12 Tone Rave (No Surf Cadenzas), Hardcore Gothic Tropicallia Post Grindcore Bop, Mamba Crunk Acid Dinner Jazz, Twee Dixiecore, Modal Woogie Bop, Ambient Big Band, Post Progressive Hendrixian Semitone Clapcore, Symphonic Black Metal, NeoScene Glamska, Afro Americana British Invasion, Icelandic Macro Beat, Myxolidian Dorianism, Pre Fusion Acid Cajun Alt. Country, Ballroom PFunk, Instrumental Spoken Word, TransAtlantic AfroCuban Emo, Post-Lenin Slavcore, Pre Neo Psyc Yacht, Terranian Proto Gangster Kraut, Old School Whispercore, Post Two Step Kraut Circuit Bending
Sounds LikeFor fans of Can, Talking Heads, !!!, Arcade Fire
Zeets
Wow Minus
Record LabelUnsigned
Type of LabelNone



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   About The Novel Citizen
The Novel Citizen was formed in late 2004 as four high school friends began meeting to exchange musical ideas, founded in funk, post-punk, and krautrock. In 2006 the band released Reciprocations (EP) and began touring alongside Jeremy Enigk, Nomo, Chris Bathgate, and Mason Proper. While drawing comparisons to the likes of Can, Talking Heads, !!!, and Arcade Fire, the band sold over 500 copies of its EP via touring, independent record shops, and their website. Though The Novel Citizen has seen its share of lineup changes, the band is currently in the final stages of completing its full-length debut. As witnessed in performances and online sneak previews, the band’s album material emphasizes their interest in dance music, while offering an eclectic take on indie rock.

Reciprocations (EP) : available at...
-Wazoo Records (Ann Arbor, MI)
-Encore Recordings (Ann Arbor, MI)
-The Novel Citizen Online Store

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Oct 5 2008 6:26 PM

K RECORDS/THE MICROPHONES in Lansing! Not sure if you can make it, but thought you'd be excited for this to be happening at (SCENE):

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Night shall eat these girls and boys.





Oct 1 2008 3:39 PM

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Adam S.





Oct 1 2008 3:22 AM

alright videos are up you can check them out at www. youtube. com/adamspeople along with the mason proper performance
Adam S.





Sep 26 2008 7:39 AM

fantastic performance except the malfunction with the guitar, but besides that i have your EP at last and got some really good footage of you guys at Blind Pig and i will let you know when i get that uploaded
Adam S.





Sep 25 2008 4:06 AM

what is with the other version of "Only"? i still like it but it's got like a dance rythm to it, not as echoey
WILD YEARS


Is Online


Sep 23 2008 11:42 PM

awesome, i'll try to catch you guys on thursday. plus i just really want to get my hands on the new MP.
WILD YEARS


Is Online


Sep 23 2008 11:07 PM

that remix is moneyz
MASON PROPER





Sep 23 2008 12:25 PM

niiiice remix.
post it under the "POST YOUR REMIX HERE" blog!
Adam S.





Sep 23 2008 3:52 AM

good job on the remix Novel!
FrontSide





Sep 23 2008 3:37 AM

Nothing much, it just said check out the new music, how are you?
-Nick
Brad Nash (CDs for sale)





Sep 17 2008 10:53 AM

yes, that could be pretty lame. even though it kinda already did, because me, paul, adam, and brandon can't go to yours, and you guys can't come to mine. oh well. there will be more shows.
House Of Noises





Sep 15 2008 11:43 PM



Adam S.





Sep 15 2008 6:16 AM

great i am really excited about the upcoming show
Adam S.





Sep 14 2008 5:48 PM

fantastic you don't mind if i also film your performance?
Brad Nash (CDs for sale)





Sep 14 2008 4:18 AM

i think I like the new "only" better.
Adam S.





Sep 9 2008 9:55 PM

fantastic!
AurorA





Sep 7 2008 2:36 PM

NEW VIDEOCLIP FROM THE DIRECTOR OF AurorA

MOLDIG"cloudless"

Adam S.





Sep 5 2008 6:41 PM

at the Blind Pig performance will you guys be selling merchandise?
Adam S.





Aug 18 2008 5:51 PM

when are you fellas going to tour again?
LUCA BASSANESE - Nuovo Album il 7 Novembre!!!





Aug 11 2008 1:27 PM

BUONGIORNO The Novel Citizen


IN ANTEPRIMA IL BRANO.. “VIA LA MORTE..” !!!!



NEW SONG!!!!



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dall’album di prossima uscita:



"LA SOCIETA' DELLOSPETTACOLO"

Ottobre 2008 (in tutti i negozi)...



(((((BUONA VISIONE)))))



LUCA


Stargrazer





Jul 26 2008 3:32 PM

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AurorA





Jul 26 2008 1:14 PM

"the last "thecomatoseoption"'s video ...

my last vision in music ...

This experimental video born for collaboration with John Pulvirenti ... before listening of his music I dream a reverse world ... a reverse city ... just for let fall down pollution; and come back to purification of the water: a sky on reverse become like a sea ... from the rancid color of the smog till the blue of water ...

this is the first video of a concept series ...
HNJ





Jul 10 2008 10:26 PM

oh I'm stupid.
Anyways.

novel novel novel comment
HNJ





Jul 10 2008 10:26 PM

i came by to leave random comment
but what ez this july 12th?
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Jul 6 2008 12:53 AM

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Night shall eat these girls and boys.





Jun 29 2008 3:52 AM

SEMI-Live!





Jun 27 2008 11:05 PM

Caught your show on Detroit Today - great job, guys! Never heard Matt gushing over a band like that before.
That’s What She Said





Jun 17 2008 1:03 PM

I'm probably going to be at the radio station tomorrow or Thursday, so I'll be sure to check out your file. And I'll keep in touch. I'm covering someone else's show next week and the week after so I'll have two shows: Mon 3-4 and Thurs. 3-4, although I always have Monday. But I'll contact you guys tomorrow or Thursday anyways.
LocalMusicLife.com





Jun 11 2008 5:48 PM

Thanks for the add. Support the Michigan local music scene or promote yourself with a free signup at localmusiclife. com
Pleasurekatzen





Jun 10 2008 6:36 PM

Hey there, thanks for the invite. I actually have to be in Ann Arbor for another show, otherwise I would be there with bells on. What else have you got coming up? I've got a horde of people that need to know more about you guys :)

Still DJ'ing, although now it is every Friday vs. every Weds. It has been a rather long time since I saw Bill myself. I'm going to have to remedy that at your next show, even if I have to kidnap him. Talk about a captive audience...
the A.C. Rich building





Jun 9 2008 2:41 PM

i'll be there fur shure
Light in August





Jun 7 2008 7:21 PM

Great sounding music- looking forward to playing with you at the free Belmont show!
PHONOTROPIC (fridaze)





Jun 6 2008 11:07 PM

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VICTORIA





Jun 2 2008 5:51 AM

Brad Nash (CDs for sale)





May 15 2008 10:01 PM

so if the citizen ever needs another act to gig with, you know where to find me.
water thieves





May 1 2008 8:23 PM


BTW- you're tunes are great and your art is sweet.
CLOCK HANDS STRANGLE





Apr 23 2008 6:06 PM

kisses
VICTORIA





Apr 18 2008 12:01 AM

Josh





Apr 7 2008 10:48 PM

My, haven't been here in a while.
Night shall eat these girls and boys.





Apr 2 2008 10:38 PM

ZITO