Royalush

Contributed photo The members of Royalush are (from left) lead guitarist Jeff Slinguff, bassist Kory Carpenter, frontman Jacques de Groot and drummer Kris Carpenter.
Royalush wrap up monthlong stint at Billy O's on Monday night

Life has been pretty lush lately for Ventura County band Royalush. The group's got a rockin' record out ("It's Only Kinky the First Time"), another in the works, a video that's racked up more than 261,000 views on YouTube and a tour of the Southwest coming up. On Monday night, band members wrap up a monthlong residency at Billy O's in Ventura.

The hard-driving tune "American Cliché" is sure to be part of the set list. The song's politically charged video — complete with rubber-headed elephants and donkeys indulging in "rock 'n' roll mayhem" — has become a hit and, earlier this month, it tied for favorite video honors (along with Dan Exactly's "Two Left Feet") at the Independent Music Network Awards. Winners were determined by fan votes, a radio poll and IMN editors.

Jacques de Groot, the guitar-playing frontman for Royalush, discussed the latest in a recent email interview.

How has the Billy O's residency been going? What songs are getting the biggest response?


High School Records "It's Only Kinky the First Time" includes a dozen songs, including "Open Road," "Limozeen," "Sunny Rainy" and "Tickle."
Billy O's has been great to us! We always intended the residency to accomplish two things: grow our local Ventura following and work out our new stage act. Our drummer Kris Carpenter just designed our new kit — the "Play 'n' Mantis." Basically, all our amps, drums and gear are connected as a unit and it becomes a "floating" drum set. It has to be seen to be believed. So far, the Billy O's gigs have been everything we wanted them to be. The crowd increases each week and they seem to love our sound and style. Our motorcycle mike stand has been such a big hit that we have heard talk of bike company sponsorship.

As far as song response … "Au Natural" resonates well 'cause of our tight harmonies. People love "Screaming Oh," "Regular Joe" and we always have folks begging for our signature closer, "2 Dollar." We have so much fun up there!

Are you sticking to songs from "It's Only Kinky the First Time" or are you road-testing new tunes too?

There are songs from "Kinky" that play well live and we are currently promoting the record, so yeah, we play roughly half the disc. The rest of the set is a mélange of magic that we keep up our sleeve — some recorded on "555," our last CD; some new; and some not-yet-recorded. We always play "New Day" in honor of Laura Kaufman, part of our management team who sadly died last year. She had repped Aerosmith, Kiss, Skynyrd and "New Day" was her favorite. We hope to promote the tune to benefit Camp del Corozon, which is a charitable organization for kids with heart disease. The kids get to go to camp on Catalina Island every summer where they are treated as typical kids despite their disabilities.


Contributed photo Royalush frontman Jacques de Groot grips the band's motorcycle-style microphone stand as he belts out a song.
How would you sum up the "Kinky" album, both sonically and thematically?

We feel that the "Kinky" record really does have a concept album vibe, just like albums from the '70s. "Kinky" starts up loud and heavy then sort of takes you on this cool trip dripping with funky mood music. It's not a "rock opera" or anything but it has substantial flow. Sonically, it's as polished as silver. The song "Open Road" had a mix that was so strong that we wound up taking all the other tracks and giving them all extra love. We call it the Royalush touch! And, once Royalush raises the bar … the bar stays up.

What is the story behind "American Cliché"? Who wrote it? What inspired it?

Our lead guitarist Jeff Slinguff had this killer riff to share. We laid tracks before we had lyrics. Kory Carpenter our bass player was amazing. Jeff already had the song title so the track was never called "No. 22" or something. When we were in the studio, we started singing nonsense really, and then the tune turned into a cool call-and-response piece. We all wrote the chorus together and, since we all sing, the harmonies became so fun to do. The whole political angle sort of developed after the recording was all done and, ironically, the title works.

Talk about the video. The best video honor must be pretty sweet.

Definitely! Not to mention over 260,000 YouTube hits!!! Thanks fans!

We had a good feeling about the video right away, from the first time we hooked up - Ventura County Star

Royalush wrapping up their month long residency at Billy O’s on Monday, January 28, 2013. The guys rocked the joint! Check out their official website. Royalush.com - Ventura Rocks

Royalush wrapping up their month long residency at Billy O’s on Monday, January 28, 2013. The guys rocked the joint! Check out their official website. Royalush.com - Ventura Rocks

Royalush has a new hit record out, “It’s only Kinky the First Time” and an award winning Independent Music Network music video “Royalush American Cliche” that has over 260,000 YouTube hits. “American Cliche is anthemic” says Jacques de Groot a longtime Murrieta native and charismatic frontman of the nationally recognized rock band Royalush. He describes the video as “three minutes of mayhem” complete with rubber headed elephants and donkeys! Yes, it’s political. The harmonies mesh and the song rocks.
Two charity benefits are planned for children with heart disease. Their followup single “New Day” will benefit children at Camp del Corozon, a summer camp on Catalina Island where children are treated as typical kids despite their disabilities. Davi will be held at the Journey Golf Course on April 26th at Pechanga.
“Life is sweet as wine” is the mantra of Jacques de Groot. Jacques naturally and seamlessly combines the oenophile lifestyle, a soft spot for charity and the rock and roll rhythms he lives and breathes.
View the “American Cliche” video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFzfPEhH6KU Their website is www.Royalush.com - The Community Bugle

Royalush (pictured) performed last weekend at Zoey’s during The Hymen Blasters’ reunion show. - VC Reporter

Opening the “side stage” for any music festival is difficult at best. It takes a band capable of capturing the audience’s attention and holding it while they may have a lot else on their minds. At this year’s Sunset Strip Music Festival, the Saturday night show was kicked off in the House of Blues LA’s Foundation Room – a special VIP area usually catering to the local and music industry bigwigs where they can get away from the crowd and enjoy a drink and some conversation and gawking – by a local band, Royalush. Within moments of the opening chords of their set opener, “Regular Joe”, toes were tapping, bodies were either swaying or jumping up and down, and the conversation in the back of the room stopped, as everyone turned their attention to the music.

Fronted by the charismatic singer/guitarist, Jacques de Groot, Royalush combined a tight 10 song set of melodic harmonies, guitar-oriented rock, and pop/punk showmanship that kept the audience interested throughout. Each band member is a master of his instrument – guitarist Jeff Slingluff, bassist Kory Carpenter and drummer Kris Carpenter – make up this very talented foursome that should soon be opening shows in much larger venues. Song after song had the upbeat pop sensibility of the band’s first single, the anthemic “New Day” which spent two months garnering adds at radio stations across the country over this past summer. If Royalush have a problem, it’s only how hard it may be to decide what track off their sophomore CD, It’s Only Kinky The First Time should follow – the very pop, fun “Tickle”, the rocker, “Open Road” or the punk influenced “American Cliché.” This is a band radio can’t help but embrace. Even better, though, the band delivers live as well, and as is evidenced by the reaction at the SSMF, the fans embrace them as well. The unusual stage props, the band members’ ability to command a room, and the good fun music make this a live act that will no doubt attract an even bigger fanbase once they can get out on the road and tour.
- ASSOCIATED PRESS

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New Music Weekly Opens 2009 Nominiation Ballot For New Music Awards
October 21, 2009


New Music Weekly magazine has opened its nomination ballot for the 2009 New Music Awards. The top leading radio/music trade publication with reporting stations in multi-formats from Top40, Country, Hot AC to College radio is once again allowing the radio and music industry to impact in the nomination process.



For the New Music Weekly magazine's next Fall Preview Issue, artists and bands can help lobby the industry, their fans and friends for votes that will impact in the nomination process.

Contact New Music Weekly at 310-325-9997 (Los Angeles, CA) or 615-323-2200 (Nashville, TN) for information and discounted rates for their specialFall Preview Issue.

Visit New Music Weekly to view the voting process at www.newmusicweekly.com

THE 2008 WINNERS WERE:

TOP40
Top40 Single of the Year:
"SOS" Rihanna

Top40 Male Artist of the Year:
Daniel Powter

Top40 Female Artist of the Year:
Fergie

Top40 Group/Duo of the Year:
All American Rejects

Best New Top40 Artist:
Kyrah

Best New Top40 Group/Duo:
Blue October

Top40 Breakthrough Artist of the Year:
Royalush

Top40 Radio Station of the Year:
KVTI (Tacoma, WA )

Top40 PD of the Year:
Dan Murphy/KLBQ

Top40 MD of the Year:
Beth Valiant/KVTI

Top40 Promotion Person/Company of the Year:
Kevin Black/Interscope

Top40 Record Label of the Year:
Interscope - Musician Promote Newswire

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