LISTEN: Full Stream American Royalty’s ‘Matchstick’ EP (FILTER Exclusive)

Los Angeles' own American Royalty have gained some local ground with their combination of the ever-rising garage rock sound with some creative electronic elements. Consider it psychedelic blue-rock, if you're into more detailed specifics. The band's name might also be familiar to some eyes because they were set to play our 2011 Culture Collide. American Royalty is set to release their latest, Matchstick EP tomorrow, February 14 via Guns in the Sun Records. Now, we know how curious and impatient some of us might get with release dates, so look no further - we're streaming American Royalty's Matchstick EP for you a day before release! Stream below and dive into the 3-song EP.

Matchstick EP by American Royalty

The EP showcases the trio experimenting with the balance between both genres.  “We had this idea for the EP to try to highlight the interplay between analogue and synthetic,” said Gilfry,  “At times in the final recordings it's hard to tell what is man and what is machine – there are electronic drums using samples of our live drum kit, synths running through grungy amps sounding like guitar.  We're excited because we feel like this is a step in a new direction for us, which is obviously exciting for any artist.”

Pick up American Royalty's Matchstick EP on vinyl, Here. Catch the guys on tour at a venue near you (dates below).