The Monarchs
Olathe, Kansas, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2011 | SELF
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"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
This CD is a ride from start to finish, a Psychedelic twist and turn through vintage riffs and tones, driving drumbeats, and sexy writhing melodies. At one moment you are back in the 90's listening to grunge, and the next you are at a Cream concert. This is a no-holds barred, raw and passionate album you will become hopelessly addicted to. - Scott Martinez
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 second full length LP titled, Shadows of Our Time, was released December 21st of 2013. Shadows of Our Time is a concept album that has 14 tracks. It was recorded by Red Roof Productions out of Lenexa, Kansas. Shadows of Our Time was produced and recorded by Bret Liber. All writing done by The Monarchs together.
The Monarchs are currently recording their third full length LP with Red Roof Productions. The album will be released in August of 2014.
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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 youve 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)
The Monarchs are currently writing and recording their third full length LP.
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