13-Track Album Dedicated to Late Son Jonasz, Now Available on All Major Streaming Platforms!
Andrzej Citowicz has released “Living Room Rockstar Part 2”, a 13-track album that stands as both a father’s memorial and a musician’s triumph. Available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and all major streaming platforms, the album transforms profound grief into anthemic rock that honors classic influences whilst embracing contemporary production.
Celebrating the album release, a lyric video premiered for “Connecting The Dots” (album opener), check it out here:
A FATHER’S TRIBUTE
“This album is dedicated to my son, Jonasz,” Citowicz states simply. “Every song, every note carries his memory. As someone on the autism spectrum, music is my language when other words fail. This album is how I keep him alive, how I process the impossible, how I survive.” Recorded during the most challenging year of his life following the loss of his stillborn son at 17 weeks, Living Room Rockstar Part 2 represents more than artistic achievement—it is survival made audible.
THE LIVING ROOM ROCKSTAR PHILOSOPHY
The album’s title track opens with a statement of identity: the “living room rockstar” who never played stadiums but never stopped believing that music matters. “I never became the rockstar on those posters in my teenage bedroom in Wałbrzych,” Citowicz reflects. “But I became something perhaps more important—someone who still creates, still believes, still plays like it means something. Because it does. That’s what a living room rockstar is.”
13 SONGS, ONE JOURNEY
The album’s 13 tracks span from immediate energy (“Destroyed But Not Defeated”) to the signature sound of “Kairski,” through power ballads like “A Heart That Burns” and the acoustic drama of closing track “Hole in My Soul.” “I’m incredibly proud of this album,” Citowicz shares. “It mixes late 80s hard rock and pop with modern vocal production and contemporary technology. It’s another album of my dreams—the kind of record I wished existed when I was that kid with Bon Jovi posters covering every wall.” He continues: “Track four, ‘Soul is Gone,’ brings that Warrant meets Dokken aggression. By track eight, ‘A Heart That Burns’ becomes our power ballad moment—that ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ position where emotion peaks. Then ‘Venom and Stardust’ showcases those Desmond Child-inspired key changes, and we close with ‘Hole in My Soul’—acoustic, dramatic, leaving listeners wanting more.”
THE PATRYK SZYMAŃSKI PARTNERSHIP
Eleven of the album’s thirteen tracks feature bass and production work by longtime collaborator Patryk Szymański, whose contributions proved essential to the album’s realization. “Patryk is my friend who adds bass to my songs and always makes them more than complete,” Citowicz explains. “He helped shape the final result, bringing his magic to eleven tracks and supporting the production throughout. This album exists because he believed in it when I struggled to believe in myself.”
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.
“My wife has been my strength through this darkness,” Citowicz notes. ” Her support made everything possible. After 17 years together, creating music became our shared language during the hardest time imaginable.” Beyond family, Citowicz acknowledges the community that sustained him: “Beautiful friends in my niche have supported my music all this time. They’ve walked this journey with me, never looking away when things got hard. This album is also for them.”
MODERN MEETS CLASSIC
Musically, Living Room Rockstar Part 2 bridges eras—honoring the guitar-driven anthems and melodic craftsmanship of late 80s rock whilst utilizing contemporary vocal production and modern recording technology. “I wanted the songs to feel classic but sound current,” Citowicz explains. “The guitar work, the hooks, the song structures—they channel Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Aerosmith. But the vocal production uses modern techniques that make everything feel immediate and present. It’s respecting tradition whilst embracing what technology can do today.” The result is an album that satisfies both nostalgia and contemporary listening expectations—songs that could have existed in 1989 but were actually crafted in 2024-2025.
MUSIC AS SURVIVAL
For Citowicz, Living Room Rockstar Part 2 represents more than artistic output—it is essential therapy and survival mechanism. “Being on the autism spectrum means I process the world differently,” he explains. “Music is where everything makes sense. When I couldn’t process losing Jonasz through conversation or normal grief, I processed it through guitar, through songwriting, through production decisions. Each track became a step toward survival.” He adds: “This isn’t just an album. It’s proof that creating art can carry you through the unsurvivable. It’s evidence that love finds expression even when the person you love is gone. It’s my way of refusing to let pain have the final word.”
AVAILABLE NOW
Living Room Rockstar Part 2 is available now on all major streaming platforms. “I’m proud of every second of this album,” Citowicz concludes. “From the opening statement of ‘Connecting The Dots’ to the final notes of ‘Hole in My Soul,’ this is everything I wanted to say but couldn’t say any other way. For Jonasz. Always for Jonasz.”
ALBUM INFORMATION:
Title: Living Room Rockstar Part 2 Artist: Citowicz and the Fireflies of February Tracks: 13 Music, Guitars, Lyrics: Andrzej Citowicz Bass and Production (11 tracks): Patryk Szymański Available on: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and all major streaming platforms
CREDITS: Music, Lyrics, Guitars: Andrzej Citowicz Bass: Patryk Szymański
“This album is for my son, Jonasz. It’s for everyone who still plays in empty rooms but plays like it means everything. It’s for anyone who’s ever been broken but refused to stay broken. Living Room Rockstar Part 2 is proof that music can hold what nothing else can—grief, love, hope, and the refusal to let pain win.” — Andrzej Citowicz
About Andrzej Citowicz: Andrzej Citowicz is an acclaimed Polish guitarist and songwriter currently based in Cairo, Egypt. As a former recording artist for DownBoys Records, he has built a reputation for emotionally resonant songwriting and distinctive guitar work. His music combines classic rock influences with contemporary production, creating a sound that bridges generational and cultural gaps while maintaining artistic authenticity. His YouTube channel has garnered over 70,000 views from an international audience.
Spontaneous Creation Celebrates Rock Icon’s Impact on Polish Guitarist’s Songwriting Journey
Cairo, Egypt – [10/29/25] – Andrzej Citowicz, performing as CITOVITZ AND THE FIREFLIES OF FEBRUARY, has released “Venom & Stardust”, a new track from the forthcoming album “Living Room Rockstar Part 2”. The release coincides with the birthday of legendary songwriter Desmond Child, whose influence on Citowicz’s musical journey runs deeper than the artist himself realized.
A SPONTANEOUS HOMAGE “Venom & Stardust” emerged from a spontaneous writing session several weeks ago, with the song’s distinctive key changes and melodic progressions flowing naturally and unexpectedly.
“I was playing guitar, and everything just came—all these key changes, these progressions, these moments that felt right,” Citowicz recalls. “When I stepped back and listened, I thought: this sounds like something Desmond Child would create. And that’s when I realized how much his work has shaped the way I think about songwriting, even on a subconscious level.”
DESMOND CHILD: THE ARCHITECT OF ANTHEMS Desmond Child stands as one of rock music’s most influential songwriters, crafting hits for Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, and countless others. His work defined the sound of 1980s and 1990s rock, creating anthems that combined accessibility with emotional depth.
For Citowicz, growing up in Wałbrzych, Poland, Child’s compositions provided more than entertainment—they offered a masterclass in songwriting craft. “Desmond Child wrote the soundtrack to my youth without ever knowing it,” Citowicz reflects. “Songs like ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ and ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’ weren’t just hits—they were blueprints. They taught me that rock music could be both massive and intimate, both anthemic and personal. When I was alone in my room with those Bon Jovi posters and a battered guitar, I was studying Desmond’s work, learning how to build a chorus that connects, how to create that moment where everyone sings along.”
He continues: “What makes Desmond’s songwriting so powerful is the marriage of craft and emotion. The songs are meticulously constructed—those key changes, those melodic hooks, those bridges that elevate everything—but they never feel calculated. They feel inevitable, like they’ve always existed and he just discovered them. That’s the magic I chase in my own writing.”
THE GUITAR AS STORYTELLER For Citowicz, the guitar serves as both instrument and voice, a means of expressing what words alone cannot capture. “The guitar is my first language,” he explains. “Before I write lyrics, before I think about structure, I play. The guitar tells me where the song wants to go. Sometimes it’s angry, sometimes it’s melancholy, sometimes—like with ‘Venom & Stardust’—it’s playful and ambitious, pushing into these key changes that feel like reaching for something just out of grasp.”
He adds: “When you play guitar, you’re not just making sound. You’re telling a story without words. Every bend, every slide, every choice of whether to let a note ring or cut it short—those are narrative decisions. The guitar solo in ‘Venom & Stardust’ says things I could never articulate verbally. That’s what I learned from players like Richie Sambora and the songwriters who understood how to let guitar breathe within a song.”
WHAT MUSIC MEANS: SURVIVAL AND SALVATION Throughout our conversations, Citowicz has consistently described music not as a career choice but as a necessity—a form of therapy, communication, and survival.
“Music for me isn’t optional,” he states plainly. “It’s how I process everything I can’t process any other way. Being on the autism spectrum means the world often feels overwhelming, confusing, difficult to navigate. But when I pick up a guitar, when I’m writing a song, suddenly everything makes sense. The noise becomes melody. The chaos becomes structure.”
He continues: “After losing ,my Son, Jonasz, music became even more essential. It’s the only place where I can hold all these contradictory emotions at once—the grief, the love, the anger, the hope. A conversation has rules, social cues, expected responses. A song has no rules except honesty. That’s why I keep creating, even when it’s painful. Especially when it’s painful. Because music can hold what nothing else can.”
THE LIVING ROOM ROCKSTAR PHILOSOPHY “Venom & Stardust” will appear on Living Room Rockstar Part 2, scheduled for release in November 2025. The album, dedicated to Citowicz’s late son Jonasz, represents a father’s tribute and a musician’s journey through grief toward healing.
“The ‘living room rockstar’ concept is about understanding that you don’t need stadiums to matter,” Citowicz explains. “I never became the rockstar on those posters in my teenage bedroom. But I became someone who still plays, still writes, still believes that creating music means something, even if the audience is small or imaginary. That’s not failure—that’s victory. That’s survival.”
He adds: “Desmond Child wrote songs that played in stadiums, that millions sang along to. I write songs in my living room that maybe hundreds will hear. But the act of creation is the same. The need to say something through music is the same. The hope that your song might reach someone who needs it is the same. That’s what being a living room rockstar means—you keep playing like it matters, because it does.”
ABOUT THE SONG “Venom & Stardust” showcases Citowicz’s guitar-driven rock aesthetic, featuring dynamic key changes, anthemic choruses, and the melodic craftsmanship that connects his work to the classic rock tradition. Patryk Szymański’s bass work provides the song’s foundation, adding depth and power to the composition.
“The title ‘Venom & Stardust’ captures the duality I was chasing,” Citowicz notes. “The venom is the edge, the bite, the acknowledgment that life isn’t all beautiful. The stardust is the hope, the magic, the belief that something transcendent can emerge from ordinary moments. That tension between darkness and light, between earthbound and reaching for the sky—that’s what makes rock and roll powerful.”
A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE Releasing “Venom & Stardust” on Desmond Child’s birthday serves as both celebration and acknowledgment of artistic debt.
“I’ll never meet Desmond Child,” Citowicz reflects. “He’ll never know about the Polish kid in Wałbrzych who studied his work like sacred texts. But that doesn’t diminish the impact. He taught me how to write songs that connect. He showed me that rock music could be both intelligent and accessible, both crafted and passionate. This song is my way of saying thank you to someone who changed my life without ever knowing I existed.” He concludes: “That’s the beautiful thing about music—it travels across borders, across decades, across circumstances. A songwriter in one place and time creates something that reaches a listener in another place and time, and that listener becomes a creator themselves. That’s the lineage. That’s the tradition. And on Desmond Child’s birthday, I’m honoring that tradition by releasing a song that exists because of everything he taught me.”
ABOUT LIVING ROOM ROCKSTAR PART 2 Living Room Rockstar Part 2, scheduled for November 2025, will feature ten tracks exploring themes of loss, resilience, love, and the transformative power of music. The album is dedicated to Citowicz’s late son, Jonasz, and represents the artist’s journey through profound grief following the loss of his stillborn son whilst maintaining commitment to creative expression.
Recent singles from the project include “Serpents of Tomorrow,” “Living Room Rockstar,” and collaborations with Citowicz’s wife, Shereen, on tracks like “Burn Like Thunder,” “When The Fight Is Gone,” and “The Space Between.” “Venom & Stardust” is available exclusively as an official audio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FED3dekP0uY
CREDITS: Music, Lyrics, Guitars: Andrzej Citowicz Bass: Patryk Szymański
RELEASE INFORMATION: Single: “Venom & Stardust” Artist: Citovitz and the Fireflies of February Album: Living Room Rockstar Part 2 (November 2025) Available: YouTube (Official Audio – Exclusive): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FED3dekP0uY
“Desmond Child wrote the soundtrack to my youth without ever knowing it. This song exists because of everything he taught me about craft, about connection, about the magic that happens when melody meets meaning. On his birthday, I release ‘Venom & Stardust’ as my tribute to a man who changed countless lives, including mine.” — Andrzej Citowicz
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About Andrzej Citowicz: Andrzej Citowicz is an acclaimed Polish guitarist and songwriter currently based in Cairo, Egypt. As a former recording artist for DownBoys Records, he has built a reputation for emotionally resonant songwriting and distinctive guitar work. His music combines classic rock influences with contemporary production, creating a sound that bridges generational and cultural gaps while maintaining artistic authenticity. His YouTube channel has garnered over 70,000 views from an international audience.
CITOWICZ AND THE FIREFLIES OF FEBRUARY have released “Serpents of Tomorrow”, the first official single from the highly anticipated album “Living Room Rockstar Part 2”. The single is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music.
Written and composed by Andrzej Citowicz under the moniker Citowicz and the Fireflies of February, “Serpents of Tomorrow” features bass performance and production by longtime musical collaborator Patryk Szymański. The track serves as a powerful introduction to an album born from profound loss and the transformative power of rock and roll.
A FATHER’S TRIBUTE, A MUSICIAN’S SOUL
Living Room Rockstar Part 2 represents far more than a collection of songs—it is a father’s tribute to his late son, Jonasz. Every track on the album carries the weight of grief transformed into art, pain channeled into melody, and love that transcends loss. Written during the darkest chapter of Citowicz’s life, the album stands as a testament to the enduring power of music to heal, honor, and give voice to the unspeakable.
“The grief is there. It will always be there. But so is the music,” Citowicz reflects with raw honesty. “Sometimes you create through the pain. Sometimes the pain becomes the creation. This album, every single song on it, is dedicated to our Jonasz. Music is my therapy, my survival, my way of keeping his memory alive whilst still finding a way to live.”
The artist continues: “I’m almost 50 years old. I’ve lost my parents, buried friends, faced life’s disappointments. But nothing—nothing—prepares you for losing your child. Some doors close and don’t open again. This album is how I walk through that door anyway, carrying what I’ve lost whilst still moving forward. Music didn’t make the pain disappear, but it gave the pain somewhere to exist, somewhere to be heard.”
CLASSIC ROCK PASSION MEETS PERSONAL TRUTH
“Serpents of Tomorrow” channels the spirit of classic arena rock while maintaining an authentic, contemporary edge. Drawing deep inspiration from the titans of rock—Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and Aerosmith—Citowicz crafts a sound that honors the guitar-driven anthems and soaring melodies of rock’s golden era whilst infusing every note with deeply personal truth.
“Bon Jovi’s ‘New Jersey’ changed my life 37 years ago,” Citowicz shares. “I was young then. Music was just music—something that made me feel good. I had no idea those songs were planting seeds in my soul, teaching me that sound could carry weight, that melodies could hold you when nothing else would. Who knew that after 37 years, I would need music more than ever to heal? That rock and roll isn’t just sound—it’s survival. It’s the difference between drowning and learning to swim in your own tears.”
The collaboration with Patryk Szymański—a partnership forged through years of musical trust and friendship—brings technical excellence and emotional depth to every track. Together, they have created a sonic landscape that honors both musical tradition and the raw authenticity of lived experience.
“Patryk understands what I’m trying to say even when I can’t find the words,” Citowicz notes. “His bass lines and production don’t just support the songs—they become part of the story. We’ve built something together on this album that I couldn’t have built alone. That’s what true collaboration is—finding someone who elevates your vision whilst adding their own heart to it.”
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: “HOLE IN MY SOUL”
In addition to the official single release, fans can experience “Hole in My Soul” (Radio Edit – Demo), the last song written for Living Room Rockstar Part 2, exclusively on YouTube. This raw, early demo offers an intimate glimpse into Citowicz’s creative process during the album’s completion—a 5 AM session that captures the unfiltered emotion of an artist working through grief in real time.
Andrzej describes the track as “Bon Jovi meets Aerosmith at the crossroads with the real Citowicz. Hope so. I really hope so.”
“I wrote this song on what was supposed to be a special day,” the artist reveals. “I needed to find my soul, feel whole… but it wasn’t working well. So I found a way through music, once again. Who knows if 5 AM is the best time to write music? But sometimes music speaks louder than my own pain and loss. The new official single is coming soon, but that night wasn’t about releases or schedules. It was about healing, once again. I did this for myself, and I’m grateful. Somehow I feel that hope may find a way to this hole in my soul.”
The vulnerability in sharing an unfinished demo speaks to Citowicz’s commitment to authenticity over perfection: “This is raw. Unfinished. Real. But that’s where truth lives—in the imperfect moments when you’re just trying to survive another day. I want people to hear the journey, not just the destination.”
THE JOURNEY THROUGH DARKNESS
Living Room Rockstar Part 2 marks a significant chapter in Citowicz’s artistic journey. The album follows Living Room Rockstar Part 1, released with Patryk Szymański, and represents both musical evolution and deeply personal expression. Each song was crafted during one of the most challenging periods of the artist’s life, transforming heartbreak into anthems that speak to universal experiences of loss, resilience, and the search for meaning. “Life became harder, different, surrealistic in some ways since we lost our baby,” Citowicz shares with profound honesty. “My wife and I are still here, and we want to be here, but the healing process is harder than we both thought it would be whilst life goes on around us. Maybe this album is just songs, maybe it’s an illusion of getting better, but here we are—still standing, in love, and looking to the future with broken but stronger hearts. We need to find a way to keep moving on whilst carrying what we’ve lost.”
The album also features contributions from Citowicz’s wife, who appears on duet versions of selected tracks. “She is stronger than me, always was,” Citowicz reflects. “After 17 years of love, pain, tears, and God knows what else, we are still here. Creating music together during this time has been both our therapy and our way of staying connected when everything else felt like it was falling apart.”
CLASSIC ROCK HERITAGE, CONTEMPORARY HEART
Throughout Living Room Rockstar Part 2, the influence of classic rock giants shines through—not as imitation, but as inspiration filtered through personal experience. The big guitars, memorable hooks, and anthemic choruses recall the best of Def Leppard’s production mastery and Bon Jovi’s emotional accessibility, whilst Aerosmith’s raw edge and authentic storytelling permeate the album’s DNA.
“Those bands taught me that rock music could be both huge and intimate, both powerful and vulnerable,” Citowicz explains. “When Jon Bon Jovi sang about being there for someone, or when Steven Tyler screamed about pain, they weren’t just performing—they were living those moments. That’s what I’m trying to do with this album. Every song is lived, not performed. Every lyric comes from a place where pretense doesn’t exist anymore.”
The production approach favors organic sounds and real performances over digital perfection. “We recorded much of this in home studio environments,” Citowicz notes. “Not because we couldn’t access bigger facilities, but because the most honest music happens when you’re in a space that feels safe enough to break down. Those late-night sessions, those 5 AM writing moments—that’s where the real album was born.”
MUSIC AS SURVIVAL
For Citowicz, music has always been more than a career or hobby—it’s a lifeline, a language for emotions that transcend words, and now, a memorial that breathes and lives.
“I refuse to remain silent,” the artist declares. “In our darkest hour, when we needed support most, we had already been abandoned by those who should have been our foundation. But music never abandoned me. The guitar never judged my pain. The melodies never asked me to be stronger than I could be. Music just held me.”
He continues: “Being on the autism spectrum makes everything harder, even things that are already devastating become impossibly difficult when you process the world differently. But music speaks a language that bypasses all that confusion. When I play guitar, when I write lyrics, when I sing—that’s when everything makes sense again, even if just for those few minutes.”
The decision to dedicate the entire album to Jonasz reflects both the depth of loss and the power of remembrance: “He had a name. He was alive and thriving under my wife’s heart. His presence, his heartbeat, was proof of our future. Now he’s gone, and our miracle is gone forever. But I refuse the belief that he is not with us. He lives on—a love so vast, it shatters but also holds together. His memory is stitched into everything. Every song. Every note. Every word. This album is my way of keeping him alive in the only way I know how.”
THE POWER OF COLLABORATION
The partnership between Citowicz and Patryk Szymański has been instrumental in bringing Living Room Rockstar Part 2 to life. Their musical friendship, built over years of collaboration, provides both technical excellence and emotional support.
“Patryk has been there through everything,” Citowicz shares. “He’s not just a bass player and producer—he’s a brother in music. When I couldn’t find the strength to continue, he was there. When the songs felt too heavy to finish, he helped carry the weight. This album exists because he believed in it, believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself.”
Szymański’s bass work and production expertise create the foundation upon which Citowicz’s guitar-driven compositions soar. The interplay between Citowicz’s passionate vocals and guitar work and Szymański’s solid, emotive bass lines creates a sonic landscape that is both expansive and intimate.
LOOKING FORWARD WHILST HONORING THE PAST
As “Serpents of Tomorrow” prepares for release, Citowicz acknowledges both the pain that created it and the hope that sustains it.
“This single, this album—they’re not about moving on,” he clarifies. “You don’t move on from losing your child. But you do find ways to keep living. You do find moments where hope sneaks back in, uninvited but welcome. Music is how I found those moments. Maybe this album will help someone else find theirs.”
The artist’s commitment to authenticity over commercial considerations shapes every aspect of the release: “I’m not trying to top charts or win awards. I’m trying to survive. I’m trying to honor my son. I’m trying to turn the worst thing that ever happened to me into something that might help someone else feel less alone. If this music reaches even one person who needs to hear it, then it’s done its job.”
ABOUT THE ALBUM:
Living Room Rockstar Part 2 is scheduled for release in autumn 2025. The album features ten tracks of guitar-driven rock that blend classic influences with contemporary production and deeply personal lyrics. Every song is dedicated to the memory of Jonasz and represents Citowicz’s journey through grief toward healing.
ABOUT CITOWICZ AND THE FIREFLIES OF FEBRUARY:
Andrzej Citowicz, performing as Citowicz and the Fireflies of February, is a songwriter, composer, and guitarist known for deeply personal rock compositions that blend classic influences with contemporary sensibility. His work explores themes of love, loss, resilience, and the healing power of music, drawing inspiration from artists ranging from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and Aerosmith to contemporary rock acts, whilst maintaining a distinctive and authentic voice. Based in Cairo, Citowicz has spent decades creating music that serves not only as art but as therapy, connection, and tribute. His commitment to emotional honesty and musical craftsmanship has earned him a devoted following of listeners who connect with his raw, unflinching approach to songwriting.
Throughout his career, Citowicz has remained committed to authenticity in his craft, refusing to compromise artistic vision for commercial considerations. Living Room Rockstar Part 2 represents the culmination of this philosophy—an album that prioritizes truth over trend, heart over hype, and healing over perfection.
RELEASE INFORMATION: Single: “Serpents of Tomorrow” Artist: Citowicz and the Fireflies of February Album: Living Room Rockstar Part 2 Music, Guitars, Lyrics: Andrzej Citowicz Bass and Production: Patryk Szymański Release Date: October 2025 Platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music
“Sometimes the most important work we do happens away from the spotlight. This album is my way of keeping my son’s memory alive whilst finding a way to keep living. The silence is over. This is an act of remembrance.” — Andrzej Citowicz
About Andrzej Citowicz: Andrzej Citowicz is an acclaimed Polish guitarist and songwriter currently based in Cairo, Egypt. As a former recording artist for DownBoys Records, he has built a reputation for emotionally resonant songwriting and distinctive guitar work. His music combines classic rock influences with contemporary production, creating a sound that bridges generational and cultural gaps while maintaining artistic authenticity. His YouTube channel has garnered over 70,000 views from an international audience.
Polish guitarist and songwriter ANDRZEJ CITOWICZ, a proud son of Wałbrzych/Poland now based in Cairo, is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated album, “Living Room Rockstar Pt. 2”, set for autumn 2025. Following the success of Living Room Rockstar Pt. 1, named Album of the Year 2025 by Metal Impact Radio, this 15-track record continues Citowicz’s journey of weaving heartfelt melodies and electrifying riffs inspired by his hometown and global experiences. The album has already secured its first media patronage from Metal Shock Finland and renowned Tarja Virkamiri, marking a significant milestone in its promotion.
Citowicz’s musical odyssey began over 15 years ago when he signed with Downboys Records, owned by members of the multi-platinum band Warrant.
Living Room Rockstar Pt. 2, featuring the lead single ‘The World I’ll Hold For You’ is a deeply personal project. Recorded with the exceptional bass work of Patryk Szymański, whose intuitive understanding of Citowicz’s vision brought unparalleled depth to the album’s sound, the record captures the spirit of Wałbrzych’s Podzamcze district, where Citowicz lived for 32 years, and the vibrant energy of Cairo, his home for the past 17 years with his half-Egyptian, half-Italian wife. Szymański’s bass lines, described by Citowicz as “the heartbeat of the album,” elevate tracks with a dynamic groove that complements the guitarist’s emotive solos and storytelling.
“Songwriting is my way of breathing life into memories and dreams,” says Citowicz. “It’s like building a bridge between Wałbrzych’s quiet streets and the world’s stages, connecting my past to the present with every chord. I’m endlessly grateful to my listeners and collaborators like Patryk, who make these songs feel alive.” On his inspiration, he adds, “The Red Sea’s vastness, midnight sessions under Cairo’s stars, and the raw energy of ‘80s and ‘90s hard rock—Bon Jovi, Desmond Child, Richie Sambora—fuel this album. It’s a love letter to Wałbrzych and the universal longing for home.”
Fans can explore teasers, lyric videos, and unreleased tracks on Citowicz’s YouTube channel including a YouTube Short showcasing Living Room Rockstar Pt. 2:
Official singles and releases are available on Spotify and major streaming platforms like Apple Music and Tidal.
“I hope Living Room Rockstar Pt. 2 resonates with dreamers and fans of late ‘80s hard rock, blending that classic energy with modern production to carry Wałbrzych’s spirit to the world,” Citowicz shares. “The support from Metal Shock Finland and Tarja is a humbling honor, and I’m excited to bring this music to listeners everywhere.” Citowicz is planning a concert in Wałbrzych and charitable initiatives to give back to his community.
About Andrzej Citowicz: Andrzej Citowicz is an acclaimed Polish guitarist and songwriter currently based in Cairo, Egypt. As a former recording artist for DownBoys Records, he has built an international following through emotionally driven rock music and authentic songwriting. His upcoming album “Living Room Rockstar Part 2” continues his exploration of personal themes through contemporary rock music. Upcoming album “Living Room Rockstar Part 2”: Collaboration with Patryk Szymanski.
Polish musician Patryk Szymański and his project PADDY’S PLAYGROUND are rounding out the promotional campaign for their upcoming album, “Time Elevator” with the release of the soulful ballad “So Tough”. Following the energetic tracks “It Ain’t Over” and “Someday”, “So Tough” offers a more introspective and emotional side to the album.
“It’s hard to hide my influences,” Szymański admits. “Some of these ideas go back to my teenage years. I dug up old cell phones to find audio files from my dictaphone containing early versions of songs like ‘Forever’ and ‘Prisoners of Love.’ This album is the soundtrack to my musical life.”
Known for his collaborations with renowned guitarist Andrzej Citowicz, Szymański has been creating a buzz with his unique blend of 80s-inspired rock and modern production techniques. By combining his passion for classic rock with the capabilities of AI, Szymański has crafted a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh.
“So Tough” is a poignant ballad that delves into the depths of human emotion. With its soaring melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the song showcases Szymański’s ability to connect with listeners on a personal level. The track serves as a fitting conclusion to the album’s promotional cycle, offering a moment of reflection and contemplation before the full release of “Time Elevator.”
“I wanted to end the album campaign with a song that would really touch people’s hearts,” says Szymański. “‘So Tough’ is a very personal song for me, and I hope it resonates with listeners.”
“Time Elevator” is set to be released on January 15, 2025, on all major streaming platforms. The album is a testament to Szymański’s musical talent and his ability to seamlessly blend classic rock influences with contemporary production techniques.
“Andrzej and I have been experimenting with AI and generated vocals for some time now,” Szymański explains. “He released an album called ‘Living Machine’ where I had the pleasure of playing. It was the seed of the idea to use AI for my own projects, and Andrzej encouraged me to do so.”
About Patryk Szymański: Patryk Szymański is a Polish bassist, guitarist, and composer, known for his collaborations with Andrzej Citowicz. He is also a member of the local band Transtime. With “Time Elevator,” Szymański is poised to make a significant impact on the global music scene.
‘Scorched Desire’ single is a collaboration between Polish bassist and guitarist Patryk Szymański(known for his work with Polish bands Transtime and Art Music, as well as his collaboration with Andrzej Citowicz in the project Citovitz And The Fireflies of February), and German vocalist Mike Gerhold(formerly the vocalist of the band Dirty Minds, who worked with legendary German band Bonfire as a backing vocalist for many years and currently performs with the bands Rockhead and Mike Gerhold and Friends).
Between 2018 and 2020, the two musicians had the opportunity to collaborate on the international music project T.A.C.E. Project.
“I have the great comfort of being able to create and record music in my own home, while also having the great fortune of meeting so many fantastic musicians in my life with whom I can create music virtually that is played on smaller and larger non-commercial radio stations literally all over the world (…) The times have changed, where you don’t need Abbey Road Studios or to travel between – in our case – Germany and Poland to make your musical dreams come true (…) All you need is an iPad and internet access. Mike and I understand each other almost without words. In the case of ‘Scorched Desire’, which is a simple song in terms of structure and harmony, it is Mike’s vocals that make this song special. It sounds like it’s straight out of the ’80s,” says the song’s author, Patryk Szymański.
“Our collaboration began with the T.A.C.E. Project. The then producer and project member – Dirk Arnicke – spotted me on the radio and invited me to collaborate on the project. When I heard the songs, I fell in love with them. That’s how our musical journey together began, which continues to this day. It’s amazing,” adds Mike Gerhold.
The song “Scorched Desire” is a culmination of all the musical influences of the musicians who created it. Stylistically, it refers to melodic hard rock characteristic of bands like Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and Europe. The song was produced by German multi-instrumentalist and producer Andre Zappo Wollner, who works closely with Mike Gerhold and signs his production work as Zorg X.
The recording features: Mike Gerhold – vocals, backing vocals Patryk Szymański – electric and bass guitar, drum programming Andre Zappo Wollner – keyboards Production – Zorg X
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