I wish every time I went out to see a band they rocked, but that only happens about 36.15% of the time. The Royalty was definitely in that percentage and really lit up the Knitting Factory when I saw them a week ago. Actually, there was an incredible line up at the Dramaturgy show that night: Jake Incao Band, The Active Set, The Royalty, ((SOUNDER)), and The Young Whiskey. Thinking back, I believe the only bad thing about the whole night was the sound...but really, what can be expected from the AlterKnit Lounge??
The Royalty Official MySpace Page
The Royalty on Pure Volume
MEET THE BAND:
Nicole: Vocals
Jesus: Guitar
Val: Guitar
Will: Bass
Dan: Piano/Organ
Joel: Drums
WHO ARE THE ROYALTY?
The Royalty are friends from El Paso, Texas...where you see America on one side of the highway and Mexico on the other. The first thing that caught my eye was how they instantly converted a bare stage turned into a dance party, without hesitation. It was almost like a light switch: readyyyyy....ON!
I hear a lot of Paramore in The Royalty, minus the crazed aggression. Their songs are catchy and addictive. On the other hand, I heard this band described as a "female-fronted Alkaline Trio." Either way, they are 100% KROQ-friendly and could easily snag up fans across the country. They are hot!
The media already loves these kids:
"A band with a knack for melody and wall-of-sound instrumentation, has been a hit with the scene kids since they debuted more than two years ago...Expect good things from this band very soon." - Ryan B. Martinez, What's Up Magazine
"The female singer is quite popular, and adorable to boot. Her voice is raw, and the melody is absolutely bitchin'. The sound reminds me of milkshakes and bobby socks, all while rocking my bobby socks off. The crowd is really into them. This is obviously supposed to be the showcase band for the evening." -Kristi Harben, Verve Magazine
"In September 2008, the band will record its first full-length album, shoot it's second music video and tour the following winter." - The Royalty's MySpace page
LISTEN UP!
The Royalty EP (2008)
Available on iTunes and Amazon
FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE:
"Chinese Fire Drill" Official Music Video
The Royalty LIVE! on Jam Session, El Paso TV
WHY YOU SHOULD LOVE THE ROYALTY, TOO:
***One word: ENERGY!
***Every modest, hard-working band deserves at least one listen. Let them convert you.
***For Christ's sake, Jesus is in this band!
UPCOMING SHOWS:
The group just finished a California tour that included gigs everywhere from San Francisco to San Diego. Maybe California, and other luck states, will see them in the cold months after their finish up their debut full-length album.
Sep 3 2008 12:00P Wednesday Music Cafe @ UTEP UNION El Paso, Texas
Sep 5 2008 8:00P MINERPALOOZA '08 El Paso, Texas
Thanks!
Julia
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