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Artist Information
Biography
Hailing from Kansas City comes an eclectic organic sound manifesting in form of a power trio. As one reviewer of The Monarchs first full length album put it, which flew its way on to the internet March 12, 2012, "... a Psychedelic twist and turn through vintage riffs and tones, driving drumbeats, and sexy writhing melodies." The Monarchs play in an ambitious, intuitive, and improvisational manner. They bring their sound creations to life by pushing each new moment into their art.
With a smorgasbord of influences, The Monarchs forge a melting pot of genres together which range from the phrasing of jazz and blues to the pure raw passion of grunge. With every instrument wielding its own hook while simultaneously building a cohesive piece of art with ambient overtones. The Monarchs work as one natural collective conscious that can break into a jam at will then seamlessly slip back in to a established piece. "Every great rock band has one or two somewhat psychedelic tracks. Imagine taking all of those tracks from your favorite rock bands; Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The White Stripes, and you’ve got the feel for The Monarchs. They have a sound that spans decades with the organic soulfulness of Led Zeppelin, guitar riffs that breath the fire of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and vocals that Nirvana would be singing along too."
- Sarah , THE HYPE WEEKLY (Sep 27, 2012)
With a bassist and drummer that have been best friends since they were 4 and a guitarist/vocalist that has known the other two for less time but the band still feels as if they have known each other for life. The Monarchs are a true band of brothers. With the cohesion gives way to a tight wave of spiritual and physical energy that reveals itself in The Monarchs live performance that only a band with such a tight pact possess.
The Monarchs are currently in the studio working on there sophomore album which will be released in spring 2013.
Instrumentation
Luz Paz - Key Boards, Lead Guitar / Lead Vocals
Greene Hayez - Lead Bass, Key Boards, Backup Vocals.
Mathius Mathadius III - Drums, Drums & Back Up Vocals
Discography
The Monarchs first self titled album released Monday, March 12th 2012. The 12 track album was recorded in 14 hours with 3 hours of supervised mixing. Recording and mixing done by Scott Martinez at Audio Cave Recording in Kansas City.
The Monarchs are currently in the the early recording process with there 2nd album which will be released spring 2013.
Official Website
http://www.themonarchsmusic.com
Links
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Organic Psychedelic Sex Rock
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This CD is a ride from start to finish, a Psychedelic twist and turn through vintage riffs and tones...
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The Monarchs at Aggieville Music Fest
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"Every great rock band has one or two somewhat psychedelic tracks. Imagine taking all of those track...
Setlist
Chuck Lee
Bruce Norris
Medios
Obsidian Mirror
Love Like Rain
Poseidon
Cooking Sweets
The Worlds too Full
Annica
Current Junkie
Let Love Tip the Scale
Conversations with Muses
Apathy
Optimism
Projector
Genesis
Dancing with Maya
Silver Fractal
Dazed and Confused(cover)
Seven Nation Army(cover)
Penny Royal Tea(cover)
Mad World(cover)
Tom Sawyer(cover)
Imagine(cover)
And The Monarchs are known to break into on the spot jams
