Royseven

Royseven are a six-piece alternative rock band from Dublin, Ireland. They are known for songs such as "Dance" and "We Should Be Lovers", and have released two albums to date: The Art of Insincerity (2006¹) and You Say, We Say (2011¹). Royseven met through mutual friends- and an advert in an Irish music magazine. Singer, Paul Walsh and guitarist Eamonn Barrett, advertised in Hot Press magazine for a drummer, they interviewed several but quickly decided on Darragh Oglesby. It was he who suggested keyboard player Paul O’Hara and when their first bass player Andrew (Drew) Kennedy (blancatransfer) left, Oglesby identified a replacement duo to bolster the line-up even more. So, bass player Bernard O’Neill and guitarist Sam Garland soon after completed the Royseven family and although they’d all been in bands before, this was the first time it felt right from the first rehearsal. On 31 March 2014 Royseven disbanded after 11 years together. In February 2021, they announced that they reformed and were recording new music.

Royseven are a six-piece alternative rock band from Dublin, Ireland. They are known for songs such as "Dance" and "We Should Be Lovers", and have released two albums to date: The Art of Insincerity (2006) and You Say, We Say (2011). Royseven met through mutual friends- and an advert in an Irish music magazine. Singer, Paul Walsh and guitarist Eamonn Barrett, advertised in Hot Press magazine for a drummer, they interviewed several but quickly decided on Darragh Oglesby. It was he who suggested keyboard player Paul O’Hara and when their first bass player Andrew (Drew) Kennedy (blancatransfer) left, Oglesby identified a replacement duo to bolster the line-up even more. So, bass player Bernard O’Neill and guitarist Sam Garland soon after completed the Royseven family and although they’d all been in bands before, this was the first time it felt right from the first rehearsal. On 31 March 2014 Royseven disbanded after 11 years together. In February 2021, they announced that they reformed and were recording new music.

History

Formation, debut album (2003¹-2009)

Royseven formed in September 2003, they received record company interest in 2004, ultimately signing a deal with the Universal Music Group in 2005. Their debut album "The Art of Insincerity" was recorded in Grouse Lodge studios, Westmeath in late 2005 and was released in Ireland in October 2006, charting at No. 17. The first single from the album, "Older" charted at No. 6. "Crash" the fourth single taken from "The Art of Insincerity", was released on 14 September 2007 and used in a VW advertising campaign. The album was produced by Marc Carolan who is better known as the front of house engineer for Muse. The album was released in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in 2006 and coincided with tours of those countries and support shows. Royseven received the"Hope for 2007" award at the Meteor Awards of that year and were nominated the No. 1 Viewers choice on Other Voices (RTE2), plus the Best Band accolade at the Balcony TV Awards. Royseven performed at Oxegen 2007 and supported Kaiser Chiefs and The Fratellis at Bud Rising in Marlay Park in August 2007. Royseven also toured extensively throughout Europe whilst promoting "The art of insincerity". Performing to thousands of people at gigs such as: -Rock Am Ring -Rock im park -Oxygen Festival -Electric Picnic -Montreux Jazz Festival -World Cup Fan Fest -Bryan Adams European Tour -Raemonn European Tour -Bayern 3 Radio Fest

Second album (2010 - 2014)

In 2009 Royseven signed a new record contract with Road Runner Records (WMG), And began the recording of their second album alongside internationally acclaimed producer Andreas Herbig in Hamburg, Germany on 6 November 2009. Royseven completed the recording of their second album "You Say, We Say" in July 2010. It was released in Ireland on Friday 11 March 2011. The album peaked at number 1 in the iTunes Album Chart in August 2011 and is set to be released in Germany in 2012¹. The first Irish single taken from the album was "Killer" and the second "We Should Be Lovers". "We Should Be Lovers" became the most played Irish song on Irish radio in 2011 and is also the lead track featured on a new German film due for release in May 2012. Royseven released "Dance" and "No Romance" as their 3rd and 4th singles from the album- both of which also made it to the top 30 songs played on Irish radio in 2011. The band won "Best Rock Newcomer" award at the 2011 VW Sound Foundation, following the award, "We should be lovers" was commissioned for the global advertising campaign for VW's latest creation, the "UP" car. Royseven promotion of " You Say, We Say" has seen them perform throughout European venues alongside acts such as OneRepublic, Kaiser Chiefs and Duran Duran. "We Should Be Lovers" was the most played Irish song on radio in 2011. Royseven have secured numerous Syncs for TV and Ad Campaigns throughout Ireland and the U.K, Royseven currently have the title track on a new German Blockbuster Movie Due to Premier in March 2012.

Split (March 2014)

On 31 March 2014, the band posted to their Facebook page that they would be splitting up. They thanked their fans and everyone they had worked with: "Dear All, With heavy hearts we’ve decided to bring down the curtain on our Royseven adventure. Rather than disappointment, we feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and satisfaction for the last eleven years of creativity, performance and friendship. To those in Ireland, Germany, Switzerland and Great Britain who worked with us, supported or encouraged us, we’d like to thank you for helping to create experiences that were once mere childhood dreams. We each intend to continue writing and performing but this musical chapter has come to an end. We’ll be forever grateful for the wonderful memories you’ve gifted us. Thank you so very much, one and all. Royseven – Paul, Eamonn, Dazzy, Lego, Sam, Bernard. xxx"

Touring

Support slots

Royseven supported Kaiser Chiefs and The Fratellis at Bud Rising in Marlay Park in August 2007. Royseven supported Codes and The Coronas in November and December 2010, and in August 2011. Royseven supported American pop rock band OneRepublic in the German cities of Dortmund and Munich on 24 and 25 April 2011. Royseven supported Kaiser Chiefs in Dublin's Olympia Theatre on 23 August 2011. Royseven supported The Coronas in Killarney's INEC on 28 December 2011. Royseven supported Duran Duran in the 02 Dec 22 2011 Royseven supported The Coronas at Live In The Marquee 15 June

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Awards

On 1 February 2007, Royseven received the Hope for 2007 award at the 2007 Meteor Awards. Royseven won the Best Band Award at the Balcony TV Awards 2007. Royseven won "Best Newcomer For Rock" award at the 2011 VW Sound Foundation. Royseven have been nominated for "Song of the year" at the Meteor Choice Awards 2012 with " We Should Be Lovers"

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