| The Royalty | |
| Genre: | Indie rock, Alternative rock, post-punk |
| Origin: | El Paso, Texas |
| Years Active: | 2005–2013 |
| Associated Acts: | The Lusitania |
| Label: | Victory |
| Website: | www.theroyalty.net |
| Current Members: | Nicole Boudreau Jesus Apodaca Mike Hernandez Daniel Marin Joel Quintana |
| Past Members: | Will Daugherty Shane Del Robles Michael Soto Luis Alejandro Orozco Val Hinojosa Blake Duncan |
The Royalty is an American indie rock band formed in 2005.[1] Based in El Paso, Texas, the group has released two studio albums and one EP. Victory Records signed the band after the release of their self-titled album. They released their full-length album Lovers in May 2012.
The Royalty has been described as having retro influence ranging from the 1960s rock to 1970's soul.[2] Their music has recently been featured on MTV and SpikeTV shows and the band has been tagged as an MTV Buzzworthy artist.[3] Lead singer, Nicole Boudreau's vocal style has been compared to artists like Amy Winehouse and Adele as well as older singers like Etta James.[4]
| Year | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Royalty | |
| 2012 | Lovers |