Abnocto

MONARCHY is Andrew Armstrong and Ra Black. Both originally from Australia, the synth-pop duo met in London, and began making music together in 2009. MONARCHY released their debut album in 2011 with the singles Love Get Out of My Way, 'Maybe I’m Crazy', and 'You Don’t Want to Dance With Me' and remixes from the likes of Benny Benassi, Tim Goldsworthy, Azari and III and Bag Raiders. They remixed such acts as Ellie Goulding, Lady Gaga, Kelis, Kylie, OMD, Jamiroquai, Fyfe Dangerfield and more. Over the last five years they have played across the globe, at festivals such as Coachella, Melt, Lovebox, The Big Chill, Low Cost, Arenal Sound, and their own headline shows and club gigs in the US, Spain, Germany, UK, France, Russia. After seeing MONARCHY's performance at Coachella in 2011, burlesque star Dita Von Teese got in touch with the band and the song 'Disintegration' featuring Dita was eventually born from the relationship. This marked the first time Dita had ever recorded vocals on a track. This song went on to become their first single from their forthcoming album and an internet sensation. 'Abnocto' is an album that switches between moods and tempo’s but always beautifully crafted and emotive.