If there was a song that was calling us to do something that wasn’t typically what we’re known for, that’s where we’re going to go. They’re also songs which will not only provide a broader spectrum of moods for live shows, but that will offer the dynamic contrast to amplify the power of their most fiery moments.īen Thatcher says, “I think this record was about letting the ideas take us where they needed to go. Devoid of distortion, ‘The Firing Line’ represents a bigger departure, its ‘90s alt-rock tone and an underbelly of psychedelia later elevated by a chiming piano melody. ‘Pull Me Through’ goes further still, uniting the plaintive piano that fans loved in the live favourite ‘All We Have Is Now’ with a full-blooded denouement. Meanwhile, Mike’s lyrics complement the song’s ominous, foreboding ambiance with vehement menace: “I’m a ticking timebomb hooligan come to light your fuse / 24-carat thug in a velvet glove.”Įlsewhere, Royal Blood present plenty of surprises without ever compromising the essence of their identity. ‘Shiner In The Dark’ sets a rock ‘n’ roll swagger to the tight, danceable rhythms that defined the ‘Typhoons’ album. As we’ve come to expect, Mike Kerr inventively layers a heavyweight wall-of-sound solely with his bass, while Ben Thatcher’s rhythms simultaneously swing with a spacious groove while pummelling us into submission. If in doubt, they remembered a nugget of advice offered by Rick Rubin – that the sound of Royal Blood isn’t defined by genre or the instruments that they play, but by the unique chemistry forged by the two friends.īut as the single ‘Mountains At Midnight’ proves, sometimes the result was a fresh take on the old school Royal Blood prototype – albeit with a supercharged rush. They allowed themselves the freedom to embrace other ideas: at times being guided by melodies rather than riffs and rhythms, and in others deploying whatever instrumentation they felt best complemented the songs. Just as importantly, they cast aside any preconceptions of what Royal Blood should be. They discovered that the best ideas were the result of following their instincts, their unspoken, subconscious connection honed over the course of 15 years playing music together. It was a process which cancelled out the noise of any external influences, while also allowing them the convenience to write at their own studio in Brighton whenever inspiration struck. That spirit of independence continues into ‘Back To The Water Below’, which saw them self-produce an entire album for the very first time. Their victories have come from hard work, prodigious songwriting, fierce performances and a smidgeon of good fortune. Favouring working independently away from prying eyes rather than enlisting the help of the latest big name co-writer. Relying on their friendship and intuitive musicianship to guide them through as they were catapulted into arenas. Throughout, their story has been one of independence.
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One day they were plotting how to recoup the meagre £300 they had spent on their first recording, but within a year they were at the top of UK album charts, storming Glastonbury and winning the BRIT Award for Best British Group.
Long before Royal Blood were even formed, they spent years together in various bands playing to half empty bars around Brighton – and only then did they suddenly become a decade-in-the-making overnight success story.
Royal Blood today ignite an epic season ahead as they announce the September 8 th release of their fourth album ‘Back To The Water Below’ and share its lead single ‘Mountains At Midnight’.įrom the very beginning, Royal Blood’s story has been one of two life-long friends whose shared passion and dedication for writing and performing has led them on a remarkable adventure together – a story that has yet to be repeated, and is a feat as rare as it is remarkable.
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