#127 Pt 2 – A Spark To Ignite: Fanbase Interactions, Toxic Positivity, Songwriting & The Band’s Future With Luke & Tom Of Royals

The pop punk band Royals return for part 2 of their discussion from last week! Mike speaks with singer/frontman Luke Smithson and bassist Tom Guildford about pop punk, their new EP A Spark To Ignite, music videos and more!

This week is part 2 of the trio’s discussion and they discuss the video & song meaning behind Worldwide Catastrophe, their anticipation for future live shows, the future of the band, the songwriting process, the theme for their Spark To Ignite EP, interactions with their fanbase, toxic positivity and many other topics are tackled!

Last week in part 1, the trio discuss why Luke started Royals, how the band is different to other bands Tom & Luke have been in, how covers are put together, what pop punk means to them, their favourite part of being in Royals, the importance of getting along with band members, how lockdown affected their EP release, the music video & song meaning for Jaded and more, so check that out if you haven’t already!

A Spark To Ignite EP on Spotify - Royals on Spotify - Royal’s Custom Spotify Playlist

Luke & Tom can be found on social media @LukeRoyalsUK & @TomsRoyalsUK!

Royals' Site -  Social media: IG: @Royalsofficialuk – FB: /RoyalsOfficialUK – Twitter: @RoyalsBandUK – Royals' Twitch

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