THE ROYAL CONCEPT have announced dates for their upcoming fall headline tour exclusively on Diffuser.FM. The Swedish alternative pop quartet will perform in major markets across North America in support of their brand new EP, Smile [LAVA/Republic Records]—available at all digital retailers now. You can see the full itinerary below.
Just last week, the boys premiered the lyric video for their latest single “Fashion.” Merging together retro-style performance footage and a striking color scheme, the clip visually complements the song’s distinct musical strut. Watch it HERE!
The band consistently garners acclaim from critics. LA Music Blog wrote, “The group continues to blend funk, indie, and pop, tying it all together with uplifting choruses that are perfect for the end of summer.”
To record Smile, THE ROYAL CONCEPT— David Larson [vocals], Filip Bekic [guitar], Magnus Robert [bass], and Frans Povel[drums]—entered a Los Angeles studio with producer Tony Hoffer [M83, Phoenix, Depeche Mode, The Kooks] behind the board. The EP’s five tracks bristle with an unshakable energy and swaggering charm. First single “Fashion” straddles the lines between funk, indie, and pop, converging on an anthemic refrain.
TOUR DATES
| Wed, Oct. 21, 2015 |
Costa Mesa, CA |
The Wayfarer |
| Thur, Oct. 22, 2015 |
Los Angeles, CA |
Club Bahia |
| Fri, Oct. 23, 2015 |
San Francisco, CA |
Neck of the Woods |
| Sun, Oct. 25, 2015 |
San Diego, CA |
The Irenic |
| Mon, Oct. 26, 2015 |
Scottsdale, AZ |
Pub Rock |
| Tues, Oct. 28, 2015 |
San Antonio, TX |
Paper Tiger |
| Thur, Oct.30, 2015 |
Dallas, TX |
Dada |
| Sun, Nov. 01, 2015 |
Jacksonville, FL |
Jack Rabbits |
| Tues, Nov. 03, 2015 |
Atlanta, GA |
The Vinyl |
| Sat, Nov. 07, 2015 |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Cattivo |
| Sun, Nov. 08, 2015 |
Washington, DC |
Black Cat |
| Mon, Nov. 09, 2015 |
Boston, MA |
Café 939 |
| Tues, Nov. 10, 2015 |
New York, NY |
The Studio @ Webster Hall |
TRACKLISTING
1. Smile
2. Fashion
3. Higher Than Love
4. Hurricane
5. Just Wanna Be Loved By U
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