"Every time we see U.S. Royalty, they renew the feeling we had when we first saw them. After last night, no one can deny that they are a truly incredible band which people should definitely keep their eye on. This is one band that never disappoints!" - Brightest Young Things

U.S. Royalty are the newest sonic ambassadors to emerge from the
storied streets of Washington, D.C.

The band was born in late 2007, birthed from the lifelong musical
collaboration of brothers John and Paul Thronley. John, vocals and
piano, and Paul, guitar, were raised in a marvelously musical family
environment in a house stacked to the rafters with available
instruments, inspirational record collections, and often rocking all
night as a result of cross-generational jam sessions. After playing
together under various monikers since their elementary school days the
brothers connected with drummer Luke Adams while all three were
sequestered in Indiana as students at Grace College. They bonded over
their shared love of legitimately well crafted songs. They championed
everything from Oasis to David Bowie to Sam Cooke along with
celebrating the classic standards of the 1940s, the automatic
touchstones of the 1970s such as Springsteen and Fleetwood Mac, and
the au courant vibrations of still viable acts like Sun Kil Moon and
Rufus Wainwright. The trio banged around the heartland, polishing and
experimenting, making the best of their less than sustentative
geographical location.

The winter months that followed were spent shivering around a single
heater after ensconcing themselves in an abandoned trailer in rural
Maryland. There they crafted their initial set of songs, honing in on
a sound assuredly contemporary but deeply steeped in the resonant
resonance of the most powerful and enduring sounds of the twentieth
century. After just a handful of transcendent live shows their
accession to the throne of the D.C. scene was confirmed.

U.S Royalty is poised to crusade forth from the Capital City with
their pending three song EP out August 12th for digital release,
recorded at legendary Inner Ear Studios.
Extending the range of their reign beyond the furthest horizons is
just around the corner for the merrymaking noblemen ruling through
righteous sound. The coronation is coming! All hail!




Check out the video for 'Every Summer' from their "EP" out digitally on August 12th


"After a powerful set that saw singer John Thornley fall effortlessly between the microphone and the piano bench and provide some exciting hooks that ranged geographically in influence from Brazil to Tennessee, the question mark wasn't whether the band was any good, but for how long they'd stay local." - DCist


US Royalty Featured In Modern Luxury Magazine's 'The Radar Music'



US Royalty On Tour With Cartel

USR will be heading down south for the end of July with some dates with Cartel so if you are in the area be sure to check them out.