Behind The Tracks: CITOWICZ AND THE FIREFLIES OF FEBRUARY - Serpents Of Tomorrow (Single) (2025)

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."

"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."