The Last Royals are a New York City-based duo consisting of singer-songwriter/producer Eric James and drummer Mason Ingram. Formed in 2010, the project evolved from James's solo work as The Early Hours.
The transition was marked by a shift from minimalist, laptop-driven 'urban walking music' to a more aggressive, organic indie-pop sound. This evolution was largely driven by Ingram's diverse rhythmic background, which includes studies in Ghanaian percussion and experience with folk-pop acts like Angus & Julia Stone. Their sound is characterized by high-fidelity production, big-beat foundations, and earnest, often nostalgic lyrical themes. Culturally, they occupy the space of early 2010s indie-pop that found significant success in sync licensing, appearing in numerous television programs and advertisements. Critical consensus highlights their ability to craft infectious melodies without sacrificing rhythmic integrity. They are often grouped with contemporaries who blend anthemic rock energy with pop sensibilities, serving as a bridge between the DIY Bandcamp scene and polished commercial pop.
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