Royals

Royals
Royals performing live in Cárdenas; 1724 AN
Background information
Origin	Punta Santiago, Alduria,  Nouvelle Alexandrie
Genres	Rock, Pop
Years active	1710 AN - Present
Labels	Aurora Music Group
Members	Martino Estuardo (Lead Vocals) Berto Aucalán (Lead Guitarist) Georgina Peralman (Bass) Felipe Uemblé (Drums, Back Vocalist)

Royals is a well-known rock/pop band from Nouvelle Alexandrie that have since gained international acclaim. They are known for their lyrics, which often speak of lost love, pacifism, and social dilemmas like refugees, drugs use, and crime.

History

Formation and early years

Martino Estuardo and Berto Aucalán first met in college in 1710 AN, where they bonded over their mutual interest in rock music. The two spent the year planning a band and performing around school, using the name 'Yellyfish'. Georgina Peralman, a classmate and fellow musician, later joined the two to play bass, as the only female member of the band. When Felipe Uemblé joined the band for percussion duties, the lineup was complete. Uemblé was first offered to play rhythm guitar, as he was trained, but re-schooled to drums to keep the band as a quartet. The band settled on the name 'Royals', when it was suggested by Timo Landero, who became the band's manager. Landeros has since been the band's unofficial fifth member.

The first official release of the band came in 1711 AN, when they released 1000 copies of Exclaim EP. Most disks were presented to record companies or given to family and friends. Only 200 copies remained for public sales. In November of that year, Royals signed a label contract to independent label Waterhouse. Their first release was the four-track In your Homes and Hearts EP, which was recorded in six days in January 1712 AN. The EP was successful in exposing the group to a wider audience, however they were seen as too Alternative for most listeners.

A year later, after completing their contract with Waterhouse, they signed a five-album contract with Aurora Music Group. They made their first appearance in Punta Santiago, and then returned to the studio to record a third EP, titled A Blue Sky. Five thousands copies were made available to the public in 1713 AN, and the lead single See You Again received air time on NAPR 4 and CBC FM3. This allowed them the finances to record a full album. However, the recordings of A Blue Sky were tumultous. Peralman was injured in a car accident and recording was postponed two weeks. They also determined to fire anyone who used drugs or drank excessively.

1713-1715: Atmosphere

After the succesful launch of A Blue Sky and a series of gigs around Punta Santiago, Royals decided to record a full size album. The album was recorded in Matrix Studios in Narbonne, where they accessed three studio rooms. The mixing on all songs was done by engineer Roberto Togara in Punta Santiago. During that time, Royals played in the Outcome Tour, which showcased newcomer acts, and gained a steady fan-base there.

Although the previous EPs had been successful, no hit had been produced. Royals made their first hit with the lead single of Atmosphere, 'Dreams', which made it to number 12 in the Nouvelle Alexandrie Singles Chart. This was crucial to Royals' early success. It allowed them to make their first headlining tour, with the Punta Santiago World Music Festival. They also released their breakthrough single 'Spotless', which became Royals' first release to reach top five, rising to number four in the Nouvelle Alexandrie Singles Chart. Both were released as EPs before the release of the main album.

Royals released their first studio album, Atmosphere, on 15 June 1713 AN via their record label Limestone Records. The album debuted at number two of the Nouvelle Alexandrie Album Charts. It was released internationally by Aurora in July. The third single 'Clean Slate', reached number 10 in the charts. Atmosphere was nominated for three Golden Lyres in 1715 AN, both for 'Best Rock Album', 'Best Rock Performance', and 'Best Instrumental Arrangement', and won all three. The tour continued to play on the Atmosphere Tour until October 1715 AN, when they returned to the studio for a second album.

1715-1719: Give All Your Love to Me

Royals returned to the studio in November 1715 AN to begin work on a second album. They derived from the previous' albums sound, focusing more on delivering messages through lyrics rather than music, and moved more towards art rock than alternative. This move made it hard for Royals' to focus upon new work. They relocated from Punta Santiago to Narbonne, where Atmosphere was recorded. Vocalist Estuardo then said that recording was a priority for them. 'Sing to Me' was the first song to be recorded, and that allowed for Royals' to record other songs. 'Sing to Me' was released as the album's lead single ahead of the rest.

More than twenty songs were written and recorded for the album. Alongside 'Sing to Me', which reached number 2 on Nouvelle Alexandrie single Charts, the singles 'Spiderwebs', 'Don't Rush It', and 'Clashes' all reached the top five on the Singles Charts. Royals' also recorded multiple music videos for the album, most notably for the ballad 'Spiderwebs', which featured a reverse narrative. Only twelve of the songs ended up on the main LP, while the others were released by two EPs, 'Underground EP' and 'Slow Walk EP'. After the success of the album, which reached number 1 on the Nouvelle Alexandrie album charts, Royals' went on to perform in the All your Love Tour from 1716 AN to 1718 AN. After that, they did the Slow Walk Tour, a small series of concerts around Alduria, for the release of the namesake EP.

Give All Your Love to Me was critically acclaimed by most contemporary critics. The album and the band were nominated for a total of Six Golden Lyres. They won four of them, including 'Song of the Year' for 'Clashes', 'Best Rock Album', 'Best Rock Performance', and 'Best Instrumental Arrangement'. They were also nominated for 'Best Rock Song' for 'Sing to Me', and 'Best Non-Classical Engineered Album'. These accomplishments propelled Royals' into global fame. They toured throughout Nouvelle Alexandrie. In 1718 AN, ESB Media named Royals' as 'Best Band of the Moment'. Also, as a sign of goodwill, Royals' donated a large part of the album's and tour's profits to charities, which was rewarded with a special quotation by ESB Media. This gesture became a habit of Royals, who also decided to give their earnings to charities in the future.

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1719-1722: I2I

After the finish of the Slow Walk Tour in May 1719 AN, Royals' spent some time out of the spotlights, taking a break from touring in favour of recording their third album. With the Death of King Manco Cápac I , Royals' felt it should commemorate the tragedy. They released 'Lights Guide You' as a single ahead of the album. The album was released in 1720 AN, to wide global anticipation. Its lead single, 'Ahead of Me', was the first single for Royals to reach number 1 on the single charts. Other singles, such as ' First Page', 'Lights Guide You', 'Do You' and 'The Strangest Thing', al reached top five in the single Chart. The album itself reached number 1 in the Album Charts.

The album was felt to be different from the previous work of Royals, utilising electronic sounds, synthesiser and distorted riffs. This made the band divert towards more art- or temporary rock. The title itself, I2I, was made as an acronym to 'Eye to Eye'. This worked well, according to many critics, but the album 'Didn't reinvent Royals, but ensured their place as best band of our time', according to renowned critic Albert Caran. The album was followed by two EPs, 'Light Guide You' and 'The Strangest Thing'. After the launch of the album, the band embarked on the Returned Faith Tour, where they toured for more than two years across Micras. They recorded a live album in , from three separate shows in Cárdenas. They also had the privilege to open the New Theatre in Cárdenas.

The album was nominated for five Golden Lyres, and won three, in the form of 'Best Rock Performance' and 'Best Rock Album', and 'Best Rock Song' for 'Ahead of Me'. They were also nominated for 'Best Vocal Arrangement' and 'Best Recording Package', both first for Royals.

1722-1727: Library of Liberty

In 1722 AN, during the Returned Faith Tour, Royals had been preparing for a fourth album. The band expressed ideas of incorporating world music sounds into the music. To that end, their next album Library of Liberty, was felt as a new direction for Royals, from their previous albums, which became known as a 'music trilogy'. The album incorporated a larger vocal performance, as well as blues and pop influences.

'Velvet Snow' was released as a single before the album, and showed the new style of Royals by employing distorted riffs and blues sounds. It had the highest single sales of Royals for that time. The title track 'Library of Liberty' was released as the lead single of the album, and was the second single to reach number 1 on the single Chart. It was also regarded by members of the Raspur Pact as an important revolutionary piece. The album was released in 1723 AN to critical acclaim, topping multiple album charts across Micras and becoming the best-selling album of 1723 AN and 1724 AN. Multiple singles, including 'Revolution', 'Temple of Light', 'Cherry Blossom', and 'Hurt', all reached top five on multiple single charts. They released 'Fields of Green EP' in late 1726 AN, of which lead single 'Living Colours' also reached top five on single charts. The album was re-released with the EP in 1727 AN. This success led to the massive Liberty Tour, which saw gigs and performances across Micras.

The album and band received five Golden Lyres in 1723 AN, for 'Album of the Year', 'Song of the Year' for 'Library of Liberty', 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance', 'Best Vocal Arrangement', and 'Best Recording Package'. They were also chosen by ESB Media as 'Most charitable band', since most proceeds of their albums and shows were given to refugee and environment charities. Most notably, Vocalist Estuardo donated more than 5 million écu to Wildlife Preservation Organisation. They also performed in various slums, against low prices. The song 'Temple of Light' was specifically written for the 1715–1716 eruption of Mount Broadshaw, and its proceeds were granted to reconstruction efforts. In 1723 AN, ESB Media again named them 'Best Band of the Moment', and Martino 'Best Singer of the Moment.

1727-1731: Cloud Nine

After the success of Library of Liberty, Royals took a break for almost a year. Royals returned to recording a new album only in 1728 AN. The operatic-infused previous album was done away by the more light tones. Royals released a special Luminar EP, 'Goodwill' in 1727 AN. With the fallout of Operation Purple Splendor, the need for a lighter album was felt by Royals. The album carried over the sound of Libary of Liberty, but also incorporated electronic sounds, and R&B influences. It also used new short instrumentals used as intermezzo between songs, and work was done to link the songs by in- and outro's. Work was also done to create a background for the album.

A story was devised by screenwriter Lucio Miraje, revolving around an dystopian world 'Cloud Nine', where two children seek to bring back colour and music to their home. A special comic was made to accompany the album, and two music videos showed the story. The album was released in 1728 AN, to positive reviews. The album was perceived as lesser than its predecessors, however the use of multimedia was proven positive. 'Utopia', 'Feeling Alive', 'Water from Heaven' and 'King of Dreams', all reached top five in various single charts, and 'Utopia' became the third song to reach number 1 on the single Charts. the Cloud Nine Tour was given across Micras, however, the continued warfare of the Wars of the Dispossessed forced the band to remain inside Nouvelle Alexandrie. Again, the proceeds of the album and shows were given to refugee charities.

The album and band won four Golden Lyres in 1727 AN, for 'Song of the Year' for 'Utopia', 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance', 'Best Non-Classical Engineered Album', and 'Best Instrumental Arrangement'. The efforts of their charity work again gained them special quotation by ESB Media.

1731-1732: Dream Lost

The next album of Royals', according to Vocalist Estuardo, would revolve around two main themes: the consequence of past actions, and lost love. The upbeat tones of Cloud Nine were exchanged for a more loaded sound, utilizing heavier bass lines and lighter guitar. Also, electronic sounds would incorporate vocoder and synthesiser. 'Firefly' was the first single to be released, and showed the sound of the album, utilising a 'stripped-down' sound, working mostly with Peralman's bass and minimalist drums from Uemblé. This was also the first song to be devised entirely by Peralman alone.

The album was released in 1731 AN, under somewhat mixed reception. Critics believed the album to be too different from earlier work, and that the melancholic sounds of Dream Lost were in stark contrast to Cloud Nine's upbeat tones. The difference was also with 'Stars in your Eyes', which seemed to be an entirely dance-oriented song. 'Firefly' reached number 3 on single Chart, while 'Stars in your Eyes' became the fourth song to reach number 1 on single Chart. The album reached number on various album charts. Other singles, such as 'Love & Prosper', 'Late Sky' and 'Stuck in a Dream', all reached top five in the single charts. Also, scientists commemorated Royals with a special citation, as 'Late Sky' was shown to aid in the reducing of insomnia.

It was nominated for two Golden Lyres, for 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance' and 'Best Vocal Arrangement'. After the release, Royals embarked on the six-date Dreams Tour, playing 'intimate' shows on six locations. A special single, In the Middle, featuring real footage of the White Plague in Wechua Nation, was released to commemorate the tragedy in 1732 AN.

1732-1737: Knowledge of Loving Live

Shortly after the small Dream Lost Tour, it was revealed that Royals was working on a seventh album. The album would be different from Dream Lost, in that it would return to the upbeat tones of Cloud Nine and Library of Liberty, but still use the previous album's sound. In 1732 AN, the band revealed it had recorded the 'Special Someone' for the independent film Dancing Life, for which they received a Lion Pride Award.

'Dancing on the Clouds' was the first single to be released, and was significant in its music video for utilising motion capture. The song showed that the album would be less of a temporary piece, and more of a 'dancing tour', as described by vocalist Estuardo. The title track, 'Knowledge of Loving Life', was released in front of the album, and the album was released in 1733 AN, to positive critical reception. The album was perceived as being better than the last one, and the band was able to retain several well-known hits for the mainstream. Several singles, including 'Dancing on the Clouds', 'Knowledge of Loving Life', 'Song for the Days', 'Get it Together' and 'Shining' all reached top five on various single charts, and the album reached number one on the album chart. The Loving Life Tour would return Royals to the headlining performances of their previous works before Dream Lost, and they performed around Micras. They recorded a live album at the Estadio Real in Cárdenas.

The album and band received four Golden Lyres, including 'Best Song of the Year' for 'Dancing on the Clouds', 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance', 'Best Instrumental Arrangement', and 'Best Music Video' for 'Dancing on the Clouds'. In YE 38, they released 'Giving Love to You', which was featured in Letters of Love: New Generation, and for which they received a Golden Lotus Award.

In 1736 AN, they also released 'World of Colour', a collaboration with dance group Motion Workers, for which they received a shared Golden Lyres for 'Best Dance Recording'. In 1737 AN, they revealed they were working on an EP, which was named 'Colour Spectrum', and which was released on 18 August. In anticipation of the EP, They released two songs from the EP, Overwhelmed on 5 June, and Books of Wisdom on 6 August. The Loving Life Tour was concluded on 5 March 1737 AN. Royals announced to take a longer break from touring and recording, not returning until at least 1740 AN.

After taking a break from recording and performing, in September 1739 AN, Royals took up work to create the film music for the indie film My Last Moment, as well as co-write the screenplay. They released the album of the film, with the five original songs and music from renowned composer Giovani Michaelo, exactly at the time of the film's release. The five songs received critical acclaim, as they sounded more like Royals' Library of Liberty and I2I albums, loosing the electric sounds in favour of piano and guitar. 'Last Message' was described as a blend of 'Lights Guide You' and 'Cherry Blossom'.

1740: 30 Years of Royals

In march YE 40, Royals revealed they planned to do a 5 day anniversary tour in June 1740 AN. Corresponding with that, Royals released the album 30 Years of Royals - From Atmosphere to Loving Live. According to vocalist Martino Estuardo, “It is the ultimate collection of all the best work from all our albums.”

It featured most of their top 10 singles and biggest hit, including 'Spotless', 'Clean Slate' and 'Dreams' from Atmosphere; 'Spiderwebs', 'Sing to Me', 'Clashes' and 'Don't Rush it' from GAYLTM; 'Ahead of Me', 'Lights Guide You', 'The Strangest Thing', 'Do You', and 'First Page' from I2I; 'Library of Liberty', 'Cherry Blossom', 'Velvet Snow', 'Temple of Light, and 'Hurt' from LoL; 'Utopia', 'Feeling Alive', 'Water from Heaven', 'King of Dreams' from Cloud Nine; 'Firefly', 'Stars in Your Eyes', 'Love & Prosper', 'Late Sky', and 'Stuck in A Dream' from Dream Lost; and 'Knowledge of Loving Live', 'Dancing on The Clouds', 'Song for The Days', 'Get it Together' and 'Shining' from KoLL. The songs are parted on two disks, with Atmosphere trough LoL on the first, and Cloud Nine trough KoLL on the second disk. An intro by producer Timo Landero on disk 1, and one by re-mixer Eduardo Valler on disk 2, were added to give some deep commentary on their experiences with the band. All the songs were digitally remastered by Valler, and the band recorded the special single 'Days into Years' especially for this album, featuring on the end of disk 2.

A week later, they released the three-disk EP 'Best of B-Sides', which included 'Exclaim', 'Underground','Slow Walk', 'In Your Homes and Hearts', 'A Blue Sky', 'Fields of Green', 'In the Middle', and 'Colour Spectrum', as well as six songs featured on their main albums, that did not make it into the top ten, but were in the top 100. Also included were the award-winning singles, 'Goodwill', 'World of Colour', 'Giving all my Love to You', 'Forgotten Worlds', 'Special Someone', and 'Last Message'. The band recorded the single 'Backdoors' especially for this EP featuring on end of disk 3.

All the proceeds of both albums were granted to two large charities in Nouvelle Alexandrie, namely the Children & Refugee Protection Agency, and Environmental Watch. They received another annotation from ESB Media for this, along with a special pin from King Sinchi Roca II, naming them 'Notable Philanthropists of Nouvelle Alexandrie'.

The album received an Golden Lyres for best Remixed Album, and nominations for both Best Limited Package and Best Album Notes. They further received the Lifetime Achievement Award from New Alexandrian Entertainment Guild in 1742 AN for their entire repertoire, the second time this was bestowed, along them only Sylvia Marais.

Musical Styles

In the early work of Royals, the group was best described as 'soft rock', in comparison to 'hard rock'. It was known for its 'spiritual lyrics' and for 'invoking thought into listeners'. Its first hits, 'Dreams' and 'Spotless', were notable for using 'swishing percussion' and use of 'bass, guitar, and piano for rhythm', while 'Clean Slate' had a heavier rock sound. The tone of the first album, however, was seen as 'quite dark and heavy', especially lyrically-wise. The album was an example of true Alternative rock, that was not meant for mainstream masses, and in fact, only 'Spotless', and somewhat lesser 'Clean Slate', received wide acclaim.

The second album, Give All Your Love to Me, extended upon the sound of the first album, but also used more piano and was generally described as being 'lighter' and 'more confident', with more personal lyrics from Esturdo. 'Spiderwebs' was noted for its ballad sound, while 'Clashes' received acclaim for its repeating piano rhythm. The music on the third album, I2I, was seen as the collective 'problems, doubts, hopes, and fears of the band', especially in the lead single 'Ahead of Me', and lyrics were exchanged more freely, with Aucalán and Uemblé making notable additions. It also saw the first use of electronic sounds for Royals, such as the organ sound on 'Lights Guide You'. It is also the album in which Estuardo used his falsetto vocals the most, and where the band sang as a whole on several numbers, including the finale of 'The Strangest Thing'.

In Library of Liberty, the band moved towards art rock, and the band utilised orchestral instruments and further experimented with unfamiliar instruments. The title track was especially known for its use of string instruments. The songs were also more vocally induced, relying less on the instrumental composition of the band members, however Aucalán utilised distorted riffs on several of them. 'Velvet Snow' is known for its use of the wall of sound. Cloud Nine carried over the sound of the previous album, but also fully used electronic and acoustic sounds, and featuring upbeat tones, especially in 'Water from Heaven' and 'King of Dreams'. This moved the band further unto pop rock, in contrast to the band's previous work.

Dream Lost used a minimalistic sound unheard before from Royals, and also being a generally more pop album. Vocoder and synthesiser were extensively used throughout the album, and also it featured a large backing voice ensemble, most notable in 'Firefly' and 'Starry Sky'. The lyrics were also more melancholic and using Estuardo's lower voice, as well as notable vocals from Auculán. Knowledge of Loving Life returned somewhat to the upbeat tones of Cloud Nine, but also featured extensive use of synthesiser and vocoder instruments. The album was also notable for being more dance-orientated, with upbeat tones and melodies easily recognisable for large crowds, like 'Song for the Days' and 'Dancing on the Clouds'. The EP Colour Spectrum builds upon the last album, along with the new inclusion of one 'rap' solo. The Soundtrack for My Last Moment harkens back to the sound before Cloud Nine and more closely resembling I2I and Library of Liberty, using orchestral and guitar and foregoing electric sounds mostly, except for synthesiser.

Activism and Commercial endorsements

Despite their well-known popularity, the band is protective of their music and for its use in the media, and have refused multiple times for using it for product endorsements. In one such instance, they are notable for refusing several contracts with Javelin Industries, who wanted to use 'Stars in Your Eyes' and 'Dancing in the Clouds'. They have, however, featured once in an advertisement for Kerularios & Company, which used 'Spotless'.

Royals is a known supporter of a multitude of charities, most notably for refugees, environment, and fair trade. In the early days of the band, Royals became known for donating 10 percent of the band's profit to charity, and they continue to do so. Also, most gifts intended for them are instead given to charity. They have performed on a variety of benefit concerts in order to raise money for charity. Most notably, in 1737 AN, they sold a number of their own equipment, including their first guitars, in order to support International Children Aid, an organisation meant for humanitarian aid to children in conflict zones. They are also staunch backers of the Cortes Federales, civil rights, and democracy. They performed in front of the Palace of Carranza for the recording of the video clip of 'Utopia'. In 1739 AN they were some of the staunchest advocates of a peaceful resolution to the Spring Crisis.

Band Members

(Alphabetic)

Core performers

• Berto Aucalán - Lead Guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
• Martino Estuardo - Lead Vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, keyboard
• Georgina Peralman - Bass Guitar, backing vocals, synthesisers
• Felipe Uemblé - Drums, percussion, backing vocals, piano

Associate Perfoermers

• Alduria National Debut Dancers - Dancers
• Valeria Bartola - Violin, cello
• Martino Escadron - Horn, trumpet
• Abuela Hasmano - Xylophone bells
• J-Boricua - Rapper ('Triumph')
• Lausanne Symphony Orchestra - orchestra ('My Last Moment')
• Giovani Michaelo - conductor ('My Last Moment')
• Punta Santiago Dance Group - dancers
• Sylvia Marais - Backing Vocals ('Song for the Days')
• Solaris - lead vocals ('King of Dreams')
• Wechua National Show-Fanfare - orchestra ('Library of liberty')
• Alejandro Wilson - Horn, trumpet

Crew

• Nayara Abí - Aurora Music Group label producer
• Tiquna Anora - Sound mastering
• Olivia Barli - Waterhouse label producer
• Jorge Dartón - Choreographer
• Toqa Fini Qosqu - Associated producer
• Susana Hatana - Record & Album designer
• Alén Íñquez - Art Direction
• Timo Landero - Band Manager & "Unofficial 5th Member"
• Ócaro Labu - Marketing Manager
• Kenneth Libona - Video Director
• Lucio Miraje - Story Writer
• Watán Moa - Associated producer
• Hari Olse - Sound Mixer
• Cristóbal Marcos - Associated producer
• Haraldo Patrón - Vocal Arrangement
• Silvio Rawi - Stage & Tour Manager
• Ilivia Tacura - Sound Engineer
• Roberto Togara - Sound Engineer
• Eduardo Valler - Sound Mixer
• Alberto Uanuto - Artwork

Discography & Concert Tours

(Year of Release)

LPs

• Atmosphere (1713 AN)
• Give All Your Love to Me (1715 AN)
• I2I (1720 AN)
• Royals live in Cárdenas (Live Album) (1722 AN)
• Library of Liberty (1723 AN)
• Cloud Nine (1727 AN)
• Dream Lost (1731 AN)
• Knowledge of Loving Life (1733 AN)
• Live from the Royal Stadium (Live Album) (1736 AN)
• 20 Years of Royals - From Atmosphere to Loving Live (Two-disk) (1740 AN)

EPs

• Exclaim EP (1710 AN)
• In your Homes and Hearts EP (1711 AN)
• A Blue Sky (1712 AN)
• Dreams EP (1713 AN)
• Spotless EP (1713 AN)
• Underground EP (1715 AN)
• Slow Walk EP (1716 AN)
• Lights Guide You (1720 AN)
• The Strangest Thing (1720 AN)
• Fields of Green EP (1726 AN)
• Forgotten Worlds (1729 AN)
• In the Middle (1732 AN)
• Giving Love to You (1734 AN)
• World of Light (1736 AN)
• Colour Spectrum EP (1738 AN)
• My Last Moment: the Soundtrack (1739 AN)
• Best of B-Sides (Three-disk) (1740 AN)

Tours

• Atmosphere Tour (1713-1715)
• All Your Love Tour (1715-1718)
• Slow Walk Tour (1719)
• Returned Faith Tour (1720-1723)
• Liberty Tour (1723-1727)
• Cloud Nine Tour (1727-1730)
• Dreams Tour (1731)
• Loving Life Tour (1732-1737)
• 20 Years of Royals Tour (1740)

Awards and Nominations

Royals has won a total of 25 (& 1 shared) Golden Lyre Awards, out of 30 nominations. They won two special citations from ESB Media for their charity work, and a citation in 1718 AN and 1723 AN as 'Best Band of the Moment'. In 1740 AN they also received the Lifetime Music Award from New Alexandrian Entertainment Guild. Below is the number of wins for the Golden Lyre Awards per category:

• Best Instrumental Arrangement: 5 wins
• Song Of the Year: 4 wins for 'Dancing in the Clouds', 'Utopia', 'Library of Liberty' & 'Clashes'
• Best Rock Album: 3 wins
• Best Rock Performance: 3 wins
• Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: 2 wins
• Album of the Year: 1 win for 'Library of Liberty'
• Best Vocal Arrangement: 1 win for 'Library of Liberty'
• Best Rock Song: 1 win for 'Sing to Me'
• Best Recording Package: 1 win for 'Library of Liberty'
• Best Non-Classical Engineered Album: 1 win for 'Give All Your Love to Me'
• Best Music Video: 1 win for 'Dancing in the Clouds'
• Best Dance Recording: 1 win for 'World of Light' (shared with Motion Workers)
• Best Remixed Album: 1 win for '20 Years of Royals'

Sales

Royals has maintained as steady stream of fans over the years, however album sales vary wildly per album. The older work is still being bought in retailers, and the new work is still selling online. Yamatai, being the band's own nation, is still in the majority of the sells, but other countries are gaining sell numbers as well. The band has sold over 37 million records across Micras, 26 million in Nouvelle Alexandrie alone, and have gone platinum with six of their seven albums, as well as with their compilation album, and diamond with one. In fact, none of their albums has even reached below gold status.

Abums sales & certifications

Name	Sales (Total/Nouvelle Alexandrie only)	Certifications
Atmosphere	3.2/2.4 million	2x platinum
Give All Your Love to Me	5.1/4.4 million	4x platinum
I2I	4.8/3.0 million	3x platinum
Royals live in Cárdenas	600,000/500,000	1x gold
Library of Liberty	15.3/10.1 million	1x diamond
Cloud Nine	3.5/1.3 million	2x platinum
Dream Lost	1.4 million/900,000	1x gold
Knowledge of Loving Live	3.2/1.9 million	2x platinum
Live from the Royal Stadium	700,000/500,000	1x gold
30 Years of Royals: From Atmosphere to Loving Live	2.5/1.6 million	1x platinum

See also

• Music of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• Culture of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• Media of Nouvelle Alexandrie