D.C. rock ‘n’ rollers U.S. Royalty collaborate with rapper Phil Ade’ for hard hitting, gospel tinged blues. The band rediscovered the single while searching through old demos to include in the vinyl release of its first album, Mirrors, which dropped this past January. More than just an homage to the creative spirit of collaboration, “Nothing […]
Yes, you are seeing double; the DC-based indie outfit U.S. Royalty is re-releasing a limited edition vinyl pressing of their debut 2011 album, Mirrors—and we’re pleased to announce we have a copy to send to one of you. This deluxe limited edition flaunts creamy marble vinyl in a sleeve printed with the band’s curvaceous logo. Mirrors also […]
All Photos: Sarah Gormley Last Friday at 9:30 Club, DC’s own rock royalty U.S. Royalty hit the stage in their first headlining show there. Charismatic frontman John Thornley was the picture of androgynous excess in faux fur, sequins, and reptile cowboy boots. With this and his usual wild gyrations, Thornley was reminiscent of a rock star from another era […]
I was thrilled to find out that DC’s own U.S. Royalty would be playing 9:30 Club this Friday (7/29). So of course… I had to get you all some tickets to join in the fun. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Charlottesville, VA’s Birdlips and DC’s True Womanhood are supporting, so it’s your chance to hear three great (relatively) local bands. […]
We always call them local heroes here at TVD HQ in Washington, DC, but maybe we should just call them U.S. Royalty because they’re truly kings of men. Nicest guys ever! So when I found out that they would be headlining at the famed Schubas in Chicago on Friday (6/10), I had to make sure that […]
Local heroes—no joke, I see them around all the time—U.S. Royalty embark on a trek across the States this week with a stop Sunday at the SweetLife Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion along with The Strokes, Cold War Kids, Girl Talk, Lupe Fiasco, Crystal Castles, and Ra Ra Riot. This morning however, we’re going crate digging with […]
Believe it or not, this is our very first 7”. (…go ahead, run the jokes. I’ll wait.) Ahem. And there’s no better way to debut our first 45rpm giveaway than with the new EP from DC’s homegrown heroes, U.S. Royalty. The ‘Midsommar’ EP features the new single ‘Every Summer’ offered right down there for download. […]
The brothers Thornley—John and Paul—have been on our radar for quite some time now and we’ve endeavored over the years to place them squarely on yours. Together as half of U.S. Royalty, the four-piece had a solid run in our little hamlet of Washington, DC. From early warehouse shows to pressing their own records and […]
PHOTOS: RICHIE DOWNS & CLARISSA VILLONDO | Since the days of Woodstock, the big destination rock festivals for years only occurred in England, Europe, and other exotic places. In the past decade or two, though, there has been a concentrated effort to create big annual music festivals tied to specific U.S. locales: Bonnaroo in Tennessee, […]
It’s often said that Washington, DC lacks for very little. It’s literally ground zero and the epicenter of national and international politics, there’s nightlife from the urbane to the DIY, and a thriving cultural and arts community—yet there’s a discernible absence of a festival scene in DC proper along the lines of say a Lollapalooza […]
Press Play is our Monday morning recap of the new tracks received last week—provided here to inform your vinyl purchasing power. Click, listen, download. Juniore – Dans Le Noir Gildas Season’s Greeting Mix – MiniMix By Jerry Bouthier Peter Walker – Pretty Bird The Deltahorse feat. TJ Eckleberg – Hey Yuri Jon and the Jones – […]
Press Play is our Monday morning recap of the new tracks received last week—provided here to inform your vinyl purchasing power. Click, listen, download. Juniore – Dans Le Noir Gildas Season’s Greeting Mix – MiniMix By Jerry Bouthier Peter Walker – Pretty Bird The Deltahorse feat. TJ Eckleberg – Hey Yuri Jon and the Jones – […]
Merriweather Post Pavilion kicked off a new season of concerts with the Sweetlife Food and Music Festival last Saturday, April 28th. While the weather was less than desirable, the third annual Sweetgreen-sponsored concert brought out a large gathering of food and music lovers alike. The first band to take to the Main Stage was fun. […]
It’s our weekly Twitter #MusicMonday recap of the brand new tracks from last week that the folks in the press offices want you to be hearing. We post, you download. Guards – Do It Again Skipping Girl Vinegar – Chase The Sun She Ripped – Ultra-Social Happy Man Luke Roberts – His Song Javelin – Soda Popinski Cotton […]
You know the deal. We preview the 9:30 Club shows you should be checking out. You can enter later this month for a chance to win tickets to each of them. …Perhaps even today? Or maybe… tomorrow? Wanda Jackson and Imelda May, Tues 7/26 Whether you know The Queen of Rockabilly from her work since the ’50s and […]
