ABOUT CYTRUS

Cytrus is a juicy psychedelic rock band with deep grooves, soaring solos, funky riffs and euphoric vocals.

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Listen to “Duality” out now!​​

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OUR STORY:

Cytrus' synth-driven sound, replete with soaring guitar solos and percussion galore, makes a place at the table for everyone. The band offers a powerful psychedelic pallet of funk, soul, disco, electronic, rock & roll, hip-hop, prog rock and more as they travel in and out of familiar compositions and skip a groove into something else completely.

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Cytrus' humble beginnings grew out of a shared storage unit in Everett, WA, where two bands HopSol and Bunk Foss would rehearse. Enduring freezing winters and sweat-drenched summers, the love of sonic exploration fueled their curiosity and passion. But that all changed one day when the city of Everett appointed a new Fire Marshall who considered the space unfit for bands. It was time for them to leave. In the face of uncertainty, the two bands decided to close that chapter with a ceremonial group jam. Uncertain of what the future held, they plugged in their instruments and did what they knew best; they played music. Little did they know that being uprooted would allow something bigger and better to blossom in its place. Something far juicier. And so, Cytrus was born.

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In May 2019, Cytrus competed in and won the Summer Meltdown Showdown and an opportunity to perform at Summer Meltdown Festival. Finally, the band had their shot. Their set wasn’t until Sunday, so the Saturday prior was filled with excitement and giddy anticipation: Cytrus just couldn’t wait that long! As the Main Stage closed down Saturday night festival-goers scattered, venturing out in search of more music, fun, adventure and looking to catch a groove along the way…Cytrus seized the moment! In the Sensorium Dome, a tingling attraction of glowing lights and high vibes, there was a lone piano. Cytrus brought in a bass amp, a mixer and their instruments and threw down an impromptu renegade jam. Hundreds of people flocked in, filling the Dome. This would henceforth be known as “Dome Jam”. It was a moment that would live on in the fanlore of Cytrus' origin and follow the band for years to come, with fans lauding “I saw you in the Dome!”

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Having left their mark in the hearts and minds of festivalgoers, Cytrus was invited back to the next Summer Meltdown Festival in 2022, providing direct support to STS9 on the festival Main Stage. Later that fall they were flown in to headline night one at the beloved Joshua Tree Music Festival. Since then, they’ve been grooving out with festival goers at Re/ Evolution Festival, playing headline sets and multiple nights of the event for 4 years in a row (2023-26), as well as at Treefort Music Festival, Sawtooth Valley Gathering, Cascade Equinox Festival.

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The Seattle-based band is personalized by their juicy synths, bass-induced grooves, and dynamic live performances. Cytrus is best known for their flowing transitions, powerful sound and undeniable chemistry - all of which you can hear on full display in Cytrus' debut LP Concentrate and sophomore LP Duality.

 

Paying homage to the timeless influences of 1960s & 1970s rock, soul and psychedelia, Cytrus explores themes of good, evil, mortality, immortality and time in their latest album Duality. Listeners are pulled into a psychedelic ecosystem filled with groove-focused instrumentals, soaring solos, hard hitting riffs and euphoric vocals. Captured using a blend of 1960s & 1970s recording equipment and techniques, in conjunction with vintage and modern instruments, Cytrus leans into nostalgia while supporting their own identity throughout Duality.

 

​If you get curious along the way, venture out and catch a groove.
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- CYTRUS -

Jared Squires (vocals/guitar)

Luke Nevills (bass/keys)

Owen Mayo (keys/guitar)

Trevor Church (drums)

Connor Merritt (percussion)

Alex Dean (synth/keys)

Sean Connelly (vocals/keys)