Sunshine Coast’s own punk rock force, Citizen Rat, is kicking off 2025 with their explosive new single, Shut My Mouth, out now. After over a year of refining their sound, they’re back—bright, bold, and louder than ever. With blistering riffs, raw emotion, and electrifying energy, Shut My Mouth is a fierce statement from a band carving out their own lane in the punk rock scene.
At its core, Shut My Mouth is a battle cry for anyone who’s ever felt silenced or misunderstood. It explores the struggles of navigating life as a neurodivergent, high-energy individual, grappling with abusive self-doubt and the constant impact of others’ perceptions. The track delves into the frustration of losing yourself in trying to please everyone and the self-loathing that follows when you inevitably fail. If Fugazi and The Bronx had a love child raised on of self-doubt, resilience, and introspection, it would sound like this.
Recorded at Airlock Studios with producer Jordan Bain and mastered by Willy Bowden, Shut My Mouth marks a new chapter for Citizen Rat. The single drops February 28, with a tour to follow:
March 15 – Solbar – Sunshine Coast
March 22 – Bone Idol – Toowoomba
March 29 – Old Bundy Tav – Bundaberg
April 12 – TBC – Lismore
April 18 – Greaser – Brisbane
May 2 – Double Barrel – Sunshine Coast
May 3 – Banshee Bar – Ipswich
