Monarchy
Sleek, neon-soaked synth-pop that pairs soaring falsetto with melancholic dance beats. Perfect for late-night drives through a city that never sleeps.
Sleek, neon-soaked synth-pop that pairs soaring falsetto with melancholic dance beats. Perfect for late-night drives through a city that never sleeps.
Monarchy creates a world that feels like a high-fashion editorial set in a futuristic metropolis. Their sound is defined by a polished, high-fidelity approach to electronic pop, where every synth line is meticulously placed and every beat carries a sense of cinematic weight. It is music that feels expensive yet deeply emotional, balancing the cold precision of digital production with the vulnerable warmth of human longing.
What truly sets them apart is the interplay between Ra Black's exceptional falsetto and Andrew Armstrong's lush, atmospheric arrangements. While many of their contemporaries lean into the grit of indie-dance, Monarchy leans into the glamour. There is a persistent sense of 'night-time' in their work, evoking images of velvet, chrome, and the blue glow of a smartphone screen in a dark room.
Start with 'Around the Sun' to hear their most iconic blend of catchy hooks and spacey textures. It captures the duo at their peak of pop-sensibility, offering a gateway into their more experimental and darker later works like 'Abnocto'.
Monarchy were a British-based Australian electronic music duo consisting of Andrew Armstrong (also known as Andrew "Friendly" Kornweibel; producer, DJ) and Ra Black (also known as Ra Khahn; vocals, lyrics). Based in London, the duo was previously known as Milke. They have released four studio albums and two extended plays.
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