Citizens Here and Abroad

Drawing on influences (direct or indirect) that range from Suzanne Vega and the Cocteau Twins to Lush and Madder Rose, Citizens Here and Abroad are a moody, dreamy alternative pop/rock band from San Francisco. Much of their shoegazer identity comes from the lead vocals of Adrienne Robillard, who contributes rhythm guitar and favors a vocal style that is as deadpan as it is girlish. Bassist Chris Groves provides backing harmony vocals for Citizens Here and Abroad, but Robillard is their main vocalist. Stylistically, Robillard's singing is the exact opposite of an aggressive, bi...