The Reigning Monarchs
The Reigning Monarchs are a surf punk band from North Hollywood, California, formed in 2007 by guitarists Greg Behrendt and USA Mike Eisenstein.[1] The current line-up includes bassist David Hawkins and drummer Blair Sinta.[2] All songs are written and produced by Behrendt and Eisenstein, and The Monarchs have released a full-length LP and a split EP with Laramie Dean (also produced by Eisenstein).[3]
The Reigning Monarchs | |
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Origin | North Hollywood, California |
Genres | Surf rock, punk, rockabilly, ska |
Years active | 2007–present |
Website | www |
Members | Greg Behrendt Mike Eisenstein David Hawkins Blair Sinta |
On September 24, 2013, the band released their second full-length LP, "Black Sweater Massacre", which was funded through a campaign on the crowd-sourcing website Indiegogo.[4]
Their music is frequently used on Walking the Room, Behrendt’s podcast with Dave Anthony, and the band performs live at the show's "Starfish Circus" events.[5] The Monarchs also play gigs independently throughout Southern California.[6]
Discography
The Reigning Monarchs - (self-titled full-length) - 2009
- "Fanfare for the Well-Dressed Man" – 1:12
- "Short Pants for Fatty" – 2:13
- "...And Then They Were Upon Us" – 2:45
- "Lambretta" – 2:40
- "Johnny Mac" – 2:41
- "The Duke" – 2:04
- "Thrown From a Rooftop Downtown" – 2:20
- "Mister Higgins" – 3:59
- "Fuel the Jets" – 2:47
- "Cuffed & Linked" – 3:44
- "True and Mighty" – 2:41
- "Spectre" – 3:18
- "Cowboy Shirt" – 2:35
Split 7” with Laramie Dean - 2010
- "Tijuana Snakefight" by The Reigning Monarchs – 2:46
- "The Creeper" by Laramie Dean – 2:28
All Summer Single - 2012
- "All Summer Single" – 3:14
- "Lion & Bones" – 2:29
- "Attack Sweater Attack!" - 2:33
Black Sweater Massacre - 2013
- "It Might Be Perfect Right Now" – 1:13
- "Black Sweater Massacre" – 2:11
- "Murder Your Summer" - 2:19
- "Steakhouse" – 4:17
- "It's Always Going to Rain" – 2:25
- "Thuggery" - 1:49
- "Swamp Thing" – 3:38
- "Frankenstein Ska" – 5:52
- "Moto Guzzi" - 1:48
- "Roll the Tanks (Swea-ta up!)" – 2:35
- "Tanya Donelly" – 2:07
- "Blood Red Metalflake" - 2:44
References
- Un. "The Reigning Monarchs - Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- "Home". TheReigningMonarchs.com. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- "The Reigning Monarchs/Laramie Dean Split 7" - The Reigning Monarchs". Music.thereigningmonarchs.com. 2010-06-14. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- http://music.thereigningmonarchs.com/album/black-sweater-massacre
- "Home". WalkingTheRoom.com. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- "The Reigning Monarchs - North Hollywood, CA". ReverbNation. 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2011-08-21.