U.S. Royalty was a
Washington, D.C.
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–based
indie rock
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band, composed of singer John Thornley, guitarist Paul Thornley, bassist Jacob Michael, and drummer Luke Adams.
Biography
Formed from the remnants of a few bands, they spent their first few months in a pink trailer, deep in the heart of Southern Maryland. U.S. Royalty was currently unsigned and released their debut album ''MIRRORS'' on January 25, 2011. After playing festivals CMJ, SXSW, and opening for Third Eye Blind for the majority of 2011, the band followed up ''MIRRORS'' with their album ''Blue Sunshine'' released on January 21, 2014.
In June 2017, U.S. Royalty announced on Facebook that they had agreed to part ways. The Thornley brothers created a new band called ''Born Rivals'', while Jacob Michael will continue work with his ''Foreign Air'' project.
Current members
* John Thornley – Vocals
* Paul Thornley – Guitar
* Jacob Michael – Bass
* Luke Adams – Drums
Former member
* Lex Paulson – Keys
Discography
Albums
* ''Mirrors'' (Self-Released, 2011)
* ''Blue Sunshine'' (Self-Released, January 21, 2014)
EPs
* ''Midsommar'' (
Engine Room Recordings
Engine Room Recordings is an independent record label with a roster of indie rock and alternative rock musicians. Beyond marketing and distribution for its artists, the label does booking and artist management. Engine Room Recordings is part of th ...
, 2009)
References
External links
Engine Room Recordings label websiteOfficial websiteU.S. Royalty on Myspace
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Indie rock musical groups from Washington, D.C.
American musical quartets