Citizens of YEAH! – “Rectangle”
Citizens of YEAH! – “Rectangle”
A sharp-edged return with raw spirit and upgraded polish
Newcastle’s Citizens of YEAH! return with Rectangle, a single that plants its flag between lo-fi grit and sonic clarity. What began as a solo lockdown project has evolved into something bigger, and this track makes it clear that the creative vision behind the project has only sharpened with time.
Rectangle pulls from a wide range of inspiration without feeling overstuffed. The nods to Steve Albini’s minimalist production are felt in the crisp drum sounds and roomy atmosphere, while the emotional weight and melodic instincts borrow from Low’s Things We Lost in the Fire and the Smiths’ There Is a Light That Never Goes Out. Acoustic guitar textures shimmer in a way that recalls early Pixies, yet everything feels shaped by a single hand, unified and deliberate.
There’s a weight to the lyrics too. Hints of religious themes drift through the track, woven into a quiet salute to Brazilian revolutionaries. This blend of personal reflection and historical homage gives Rectangle an unexpected depth that lingers long after the song ends.
What truly elevates the track, though, is the leap in production. With a freshly upgraded home studio, Citizens of YEAH! delivers a more polished sound than past efforts, without losing the scrappy character that defines the project. Rectangle sets a compelling tone for the upcoming third album, showing an artist in full command of their evolving identity.