While being close to the stage can sometimes lead to blown out eardrums at the end of the night, The Last Royals drew us close enough so that the speakers were actually behind us. The set under the hazy yellow lighting at the North Star Bar had that scented candle sincerity with every word and chord, which probably had people waiting to see Lovedrug asking, "Who are these guys?" and "Why haven't we heard them before?" Hailed in by an 8-bit demo loop, the Brooklyn group mixed alt-rock with electronic [...]
Ohio Alt-rock group Lovedrug will be performing over at Kingdom on Tuesday, April 17 in support of their new album, "Wild Blood." Opening for Lovedrug is the indie rock band, The Last Royals , a Brooklyn-based three-piece that has seen considerable success over the past year with its single, "Crystal Vases." The Last Royals' debut full-length album, "Twistification," is due out this summer.
Picture courtesy of deviant art by sixhundredsixty for more check out http://sixhundredsixty.deviant art.com/ The Last Royals Always, To Belong Films of Colour Slow Burn [...]
stuffed post-650 calories of lunch, and the LAST ROYALS have won me over with their epic new ALWAYS, TO BELONG video. wotyougot
Brooklyn duo The Last Royals picked up some publicity covering OMD, Prince and EMF. With their electro-pop sound,, it comes as no surprise that their self-titled EP contains five mainstream songs and a superfluous remix. Innocent and mostly harmless it could have used a producer who put his feet down steering them away from the overused sound effects. The best track, Come Take My Hand , is labeled as a demo, sounding fresh and alive. Rub away the gloss and let the music itself do the talking. Their compositional skills deserve to [...]
This is one of those songs that grabs you right away, not just because it's catchy but because it is really unique. Layered like an acoustic indie rock song, it's also calculated to feel a little sterile (and creepy) as it offers a bizarre narrative of an urban divorcee in pursuit of his maid: The maid has been my only friend / she's always there to apprehend / the dust and grime that settles in around the crystal vase The crystal vase, a wedding gift / that through [...]
Photo via The Last Royals' Facebook page Some bands rely on instrumentation to paint a picture, while others use lyrics to produce evocative imagery. It is always great to see a band that combines both together, creating a picture that can evoke many different feelings and emotions. The lyrics could be producing a completely different vibe from that of the instruments, causing the listener's mind to piece together the puzzle the composer wants them to create. This is the case with The Last Royals ; bittersweet lyrics describing the harsh tales of life over luscious [...]
So back in the early February is when this track was first sent to me. Unfortunately, it was sent to me during one of my inactive periods on BTV. But I do remember that the same week I received it in my inbox was the same week I heard it on XM. And quite honestly, I really really like it. I just feel so bad that it took me so long to promote. The Last Royals are a group out of Brooklyn and have been on XM's Alt Nation so much recently. They're a fairly new band and [...]
by teepoo Hope you're having a great long weekend! Enjoy these covers. You Say Party- Love Makes the World Go Round (Madonna Cover) Woodhands- Papa Don't Preach (Madonna Cover) Lenka- Deep Blue (Arcade Fire Cover) The Morning Benders- Outlaw Blues (Bob Dylan Cover) The Last Royals- If You Leave (OMD Cover)
With Coachella done and over with, the music world as whole is left with this magical, intangible feeling. Like, this is the time for some great tunes to fill every molecule of air in the world and usher in some great times. With tons of potentially amazing albums to drop, a slew of festivals coming down the pipeline, and plenty more rays of sunshine beating down on the globe until the first leaves fall, now is the time to feel good. This week's Friday Mixtape features new music from Com Truise, Ice Age, Seapony, Bahamas, Jookabox, and more, plus loads [...]
Mainly known for their covers, this New York duo have something special in every song - "The Last Royals - Crystal Vases" You can either click on the button above the picture on the right hand side of your browser under "Song of the Week" to listen or click the album art to head to the band's page. For more information on Songs of the Week and what they're all about, go here .
Every weekday, MUF offers five (5) daily downloads of free and legal MP3s. We chose these songs for you to discover, download and explore more about the artists behind them. 'Daily Downloads' via Twitter , Facebook or RSS ! (For more information on what our Daily Download is and what they mean to you go here ) Today's Free MP3s: Dearling Physique - Discipline Your Hands [ Artist Page ] The Antlers - Parentheses [...]
Sound Station: Record Store Day 2011 New Jersey Tomorrow you shall Carpediem the crap out of some amazing schwagg and limited record releases. One spot and item that you should know about is this rarities Tape being offered to special customers at the Sound Station in dear old colonial Westfield, NJ. He has special mic on freakin' cassette. The contents of which are evem super secret and rare even to me. When you get there ask for Bob or Liz and tell them The Review Stalker sent you. They will [...]
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While cleaning out my inbox I came across this cover of the classic 80s tune. While the original always seemed melodramatic, The Last Royals inject it with an extra dose of pop making it shine just a little brighter. Always makes for a solid sing a long. Check out their website for more on their music and for some free downloads. If You Leave (OMD cover) by TheLastRoyals
I must admit I have a weak spot for OMD particularly their track "If You Leave" . I remember having their greatest hits CD back around the time of my High School Prom circa '1992' (I know, I'm old!). I had that CD in my car all that day as I was driving around and even on my way to the big show. "If You Leave" was one of my fave tracks which I remember playing over and over. Anyways when I got this cover from Brooklyn, NYC duo [...]
Brooklyn duo The Last Royals have recorded another cover: If You Leave , an Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark song that features rather prominently on the Pretty In Pink movie soundtrack. They stay close to the original, although the vocal lacks the imminent heartbreak. MP3: The Last Royals - If You Leave » thelastroyals.com » omd.co.uk
MP3: Stephen Francis: All Of My Friends (LCD Soundsystem) Nothing will ever touch the original, but seeing as how LCD Soundsystem is officially no more, this seemed right. We will miss you dearly... MP3: The Last Royals: If You Leave (OMD) If ever they decided to remake Pretty In Pink (which im sure will happen any day now), this cover should most definitely be used. Dare I say its better than the original? MP3: Passion Pit: Tonight Tonight [...]
Have a really busy day ahead of me, but hopefully (hopefully!) I'll be able to post something later today. So while I'm working, why not check this The Last Royals cover of OMD 's If You Leave ? If You Leave (OMD cover) by The Last Royals [...]
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