Rue Royale (band)

Rue Royale
Background information
OriginNottingham, England
GenresIndie, Pop, Ambient, Folk, Indie folk
Years active2006-present
LabelsSinnbus
MembersBrookln Dekker
Ruth Dekker
WebsiteOfficial website

Rue Royale[1] is an Anglo-American indie folk band based in Nottingham, England. The band was formed in Chicago by the married couple Brookln and Ruth Dekker in 2006.[2][3] "We play hypnotic indie-folk-pop influenced by American and British folk, soul and rock." says Brookln.[4]

Initially based in Chicago, the band's first release The Search for Where to Go EP was self-released in January 2007.[5] "Once we decided to start a band, we hit it running. We decided the next day (literally) to write and record a 5 song ep in 6 weeks time."[3] After a year of playing the Chicago circuit, Rue Royale recorded their self-titled full length Rue Royale and took it on their first European tour from 1 March – 30 April 2008. The tour consisted of 31 concerts in six countries including: United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Germany.[6]

After the band's premier European tour, they decided to uproot their homestead in Chicago and relocate to the UK in order to tour Europe full-time.[7]

In 2010, the band recorded their Wapping Press Session EP with producer Paul Pilot.[8]

2011 saw the self-recorded and released second album Guide to an Escape. Again the band enlisted the help of Paul Pilot in mixing the album.[9] In March 2012, Sinnbus re-released Guide to an Escape in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Then following the release in March Sinnbus went on to extend the release to France and Italy in August.[10]

Rue Royale released their third full-length album Remedies Ahead in September 2013.[11] Mercedes Benz featured the first single "Set Out To Discover" and called it "tender yet sprawling folk pop".[12]

The band is also known for their handmade CD packaging and bespoke merchandise.[13][14]

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  2. ^ "Rue Royale | New Music And Songs". MTV. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Interview // Rue Royale - Cattail Down Music Blog". Cattaildown.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  4. ^ "5 Things About… Rue Royale | Features and Interviews | Artrocker". Artrocker.tv. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  5. ^ "Rue Royale | Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  6. ^ "2008 DATES". Rue Royale Music. 1 January 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  7. ^ "Exclusive Interview with Rue Royale, Ruth & Brookln". Your Music Today. Archived from the original on 24 February 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  8. ^ "Rue Royale | The Wapping Press Session ( Tour EP) | CD Baby Music Store". Cdbaby.com. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  9. ^ "Rue Royale « End of the Road Festival | 29th - 31st August 2014". Endoftheroadfestival.com. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  10. ^ "sinnbus - sr045 | Rue Royale - Guide To An Escape". Sinnbus.de. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  11. ^ "Track-by-Track | Rue Royale ~ Remedies Ahead". GoldFlakePaint. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  12. ^ "mb! by Mercedes-Benz » Rue Royale: Free Download of the Week". Mb.mercedes-benz.com. 27 September 2013. Archived from the original on 1 July 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  13. ^ "Rue Royale biog update | Dadrock". Dadrock.wordpress.com. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  14. ^ "Interview with Rue Royale". Indigits. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.