Monarchy: Future Synth-Pop Royalty
Today’s fave: synth-pop duo Monarchy
I owe a big thanks to my friend Dan, who frequently shares the love with new tunes, for exposing me to Monarchy. This British synth-pop duo immediately won me over with their song “Gold in the Fire” well over a year ago, and now they’ve just released their full-length debut album “Around the Sun,” and I can’t stop listening. The obvious standout for me is the near-flawless “I Won’t Let Go,” which also happens to be the danciest offering on the album (and features a compelling gender-bending video, embedded below). The propulsive synths lead up to a soaring falsetto chorus, and I’m baffled as to how this hasn’t already become a massive worldwide hit. The rest of their album has a bit more of a “chill disco” vibe, as the BPMs are in dance-territory but the songs still sound relaxed and effortlessly cool. The duo is rather enigmatic (I could not track down a single actual photograph of their faces), but I hope they keep gaining attention for their great work.
Visit their website, Facebook page, or buy “Around the Sun” on iTunes.
