ReverbNation Featured Artist of the Month- Reason The Citizen

ReverbNation Featured Artists of the Month give independent artists who have not previously been featured in CMB the opportunity to spread the word about their music. Each month, we select artists based on the submissions they made through their ReverbNation page. This month’s featured artists is Reason The Citizen.

CMB: What is the motivation behind your songwriting? What is your muse?

RTC: My songwriting is motivated by everyday life. Work, family, friendships, society, culture, success; the aspects of our lives that help mold who we are as people. I’m inspired by uncertainty. The fact that achievement is never guaranteed keeps me motivated to continue moving forward. Adversity only strengthens my resolve to succeed.

CMB: Who were some of the first clubs/promoters/artists to give you a shot?

RTC: The first artist who really helped me grow was my good friend Input. We met on tour in 2006 and he introduced me to the Denver music scene, which eventually gave me an opportunity to move here from San Diego. The first promoters to really give me a shot in Colorado were Soda Jerk Presents, who have given me shows at the Marquis Theater; and So-Gnar, who recently gave me an opening slot for Nas at Cervantes. I am eternally grateful for their belief in my music.

CMB: What is coming up for you?

RTC: I’ve just released a new single entitled “Among Sharks” which I’ll be shooting a music video for this fall. I’m also recording a follow up single, and wrapping up a collaborative mixtape with So-Gnar which will be released in January 2014. I’m preparing to launch a full line of merchandise, along with a fully functional online store. Expect to see my name on a lot of show flyers in Denver throughout 2014, this upcoming year will without a doubt be the biggest promotional push of my career.

Online: reverbnation.com/reasonthecitizen

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