Citizen Fish
Long-running British ska-punk outfit fronted by Subhumans vocalist Dick Lucas, going since 1990 — upstroke guitars, horns and unrelenting political argument.
Citizen Fish came together in 1990 in the west of England, formed by vocalist Dick Lucas with musicians from Culture Shock after that band ended. Lucas had already spent the 1980s fronting Subhumans, and Citizen Fish continued the same DIY approach, with much of the group's output appearing on Bluurg Records, the label Lucas ran himself.
The band's music sits between ska and punk: skanking upstroke guitar and bouncing bass under fast tempos, with brass appearing on many recordings and live sets. Lucas writes densely worded lyrics about consumption, work, waste, media and the small daily compromises of living under capitalism, delivered in a rapid, conversational style. Citizen Fish have toured widely in Europe and North America over the decades, often playing small venues and squats, and have recorded collaboratively with the New York band Leftöver Crack.
Citizen Fish at a glance
What kind of music does Citizen Fish play?
Citizen Fish is tagged alternative.
What festivals has Citizen Fish played before?
Citizen Fish has played Rebellion 2026.
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