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Described as "what The Mars Volta would sound like if they were a surf band," The Reigning Monarchs are a four-piece surf punk band from North Hollywood, California. Co-founded by guitarists Greg Behrendt and Mike Eisenstein in 2007, the current lineup also includes bassist David Hawkins and drummer Blair Sinta. The band's self-titled first album came out in 2009, and was followed up with a two-song Split 7" with Laramie Dean in 2010. In July 2012, the band released their three-song "All Summer Single" EP, which quickly became their best-selling record to date. The band's music is featured on the...

Monarchy is a duo from London that produces dreamy pop-music. Their first single Gold In The Fire / Black The Colour Of My Heart was released on Neon Gold Records on February 1st 2010. They have done remixes for Ellie Goulding, Kelis, Lady Gaga, Marina & the Diamonds, etc. Their first live show was broadcast into space, making them the first band ever to perform live into space. Their debut album 'Around The Sun' was released in 2011. Official Sites: Facebook Twitter .

There are multiple artists with this name. 1) Doo-wop group. In 1960, the Blue Angels, a 5-piece combo, contained the core of what would become The Monarchs. Following the addition of four members and a name change suggested by Frances Gibson the Mother of Mike Gibson the lead singer, the band scraped together the money to record their first 45. It was an era filled with local "music stars." It was a time of sock hops, teen clubs and AM radio. If a group had out a record it was possible to receive airplay.The Monarchs' first recording, "Over The Mountain;'...