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Royal Teeth
Royal Teeth
Origin	Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Indie pop, dance-rock
Years active	2010–2023
Labels	Elektra, Dangerbird
Members	Gary Larsen; Nora Patterson; Thomas Onebane; Josh Hefner
Past members	Andrew Poe; Steve Billeaud; Joshua Wells ; Shawn Heaps
Website	royalteethmusic.com

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Royal Teeth is an American indie pop band from Lafayette and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, formed in 2010. The group consists of singer and guitarist Gary Larsen, singer Nora Patterson, guitarist Thomas Onebane, bassist Joshua Wells, and drummer Josh Hefner. They released their debut EP Act Naturally in 2011 and debut LP "Glow" in 2013.^[1]

History

Formation

Gary Larsen became acquainted online with Wells, Hefner, and keyboardist Andrew Poe, all of whom were at the time members of the band Oh Juliet based in Lafayette, Louisiana. After the group's dissolution in 2010, Wells invited Larsen to move to Lafayette to work on a new musical project. The duo were eventually joined by Wells' ex-bandmates Poe and Hefner, and guitarist Steve Billeaud.^[2] The band was completed by the addition of Baton Rouge native Patterson.^[3]

Act Naturally (2010–2012)

The duo's initial music was mostly folk-driven,^[3] but shifted to a more electronic-based full band sound as more and more members were added. Royal Teeth recorded their 5-track debut extended play Act Naturally in Charleston, South Carolina^[3] with producer Eric Bass and released it July 2011. Upon their signing with Dangerbird Records in April 2012, "Act Naturally" was re-released on May 8, 2012^[4] The EP features the song "Wild" along with a cover of The Knife's single "Heartbeats".

After the release of Act Naturally, the band went on tour nationally, performing at festivals including CMJ, ACL, Snowglobe, Summerfest, SXSW 2012^{[citation needed]} alongside bands such as The Kooks,^[5] Fitz and the Tantrums, and Walk the Moon.^[3]

Royal Teeth's first tour was opening for the 2012 reunion of NY Nerdcore act 2 Skinnee J's. ^{[citation needed]}

Glow (2013–present)

In February 2013, Royal Teeth travelled to Toronto to begin recording their debut full-length studio album "Glow" with Gavin Brown (Metric).^[3] On March 25, 2013, the band appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly performing "Wild". Royal Teeth released Glow, on August 13, 2013 via Dangerbird Records.^[4] 2013 also included performances at Boston Calling, SXSW, CMJ, Jazzfest, Voodoo Music Experience and tours with The Mowglis, American Authors, Said The Whale, and The Rocket Summer.

After Glow's release, Poe and Billeaud left the band, which was then joined by another ex-Oh Juliet member, guitarist Thomas Onebane.

On March 20, 2014, Royal Teeth made a guest appearance on season 13 of American Idol, performing "Wild".^[6] Touring behind their debut LP, the band played marquee festivals such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival,^[7] as well as Bonnaroo, Firefly, Bunbury, Summerfest, Voodoo Music Experience and SXSW.

"Wild" has been featured several times in commercials, ads, and TV, including the launches of the Samsung Galaxy S5,^[7]^[8] and Buick Verano, State Farm, Bose, American Eagle, Metro AG, The Voice, 90210, ESPN, TLC, PBS, Yahoo & Fox. "Wild" was also featured on the popular soccer video game by EA Sports, FIFA 13, as well as the soundtrack and movie G.B.F.

April 21, 2015, Royal Teeth announced that they had signed with Elektra Records. April 11, 2016, it was reported that the band and Elektra Records had "parted ways".^[9]

On November 18, 2016 the band released their second extended play, Amateurs.

In 2018, Royal Teeth released two singles, It's Just the Start and Never Gonna Quit.

The band's second studio album, Hard Luck, was released in 2019.

This group is disbanded on June 18, 2023

Band members

Current

Gary Larsen – vocals, guitar, percussion
Nora Patterson – vocals
Josh Hefner – drums
Thomas Onebane – guitar

Former

Andrew Poe – keyboard
Steve Billeaud – guitar
Joshua Wells – bass guitar

Sound Engineer

Kieran McIntosh

Discography

Studio albums

Glow (2013)
Hard Luck (2019)

Extended plays

Act Naturally (2011)^[10]
Amateurs (2016)

References

^ "Royal Teeth: Act Naturally". Dangerbird Records. Dangerbird Records LLC. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
^ Spera, Keith (August 12, 2013). "New Orleans/Lafayette indie-pop band Royal Teeth hopes to 'Glow' nationwide with new CD". NOLA.com. NOLA Media Group. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Royal Teeth Bio". MTV Artists. MTV. Retrieved 23 August 2014. The band announcing its signing to Elektra Records on April 21, 2015
^ ^a ^b "Royal Teeth". Last.fm. Last.fm Ltd. Retrieved 23 Aug. 2014.
^ "Who The Hell Is: Royal Teeth?". Popblerd. Popblerd & Friends. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
^ Walker, Dave (March 21, 2014). "Royal Teeth gets 'American Idol' spotlight from Harry Connick Jr". NOLA.com. NOLA Media Group. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
^ ^a ^b Langenhennig, Susan (April 28, 2014). "Royal Teeth ratchets up the energy at the New Orleans Jazz. Fest". NOLA.com. NOLA Media Group. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
^ "Galaxy S 5 – The Next Big Thing Is Here". YouTube. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
^ Sigur, Matthew (April 11, 2016). "Royal Teeth releases new single, readies new album". The Advocate. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
^ Allen, Daniel. "Royal Teeth – Appraisal & Playlist". blog.wave.cat. Retrieved January 23, 2015.

External links

[1] "Royal Teeth: Act Naturally". Dangerbird Records. Dangerbird Records LLC. Retrieved August 23, 2014.

[nola-2] Spera, Keith (August 12, 2013). "New Orleans/Lafayette indie-pop band Royal Teeth hopes to 'Glow' nationwide with new CD". NOLA.com. NOLA Media Group. Retrieved August 23, 2014.

[mtv-3] "Royal Teeth Bio". MTV Artists. MTV. Retrieved 23 August 2014. The band announcing its signing to Elektra Records on April 21, 2015

[lastfm-4] "Royal Teeth". Last.fm. Last.fm Ltd. Retrieved 23 Aug. 2014.

[who-5] "Who The Hell Is: Royal Teeth?". Popblerd. Popblerd & Friends. Retrieved August 23, 2014.

[amidol-6] Walker, Dave (March 21, 2014). "Royal Teeth gets 'American Idol' spotlight from Harry Connick Jr". NOLA.com. NOLA Media Group. Retrieved August 23, 2014.

[fest-7] Langenhennig, Susan (April 28, 2014). "Royal Teeth ratchets up the energy at the New Orleans Jazz. Fest". NOLA.com. NOLA Media Group. Retrieved August 23, 2014.

[samsung-8] "Galaxy S 5 – The Next Big Thing Is Here". YouTube. Retrieved August 23, 2014.

[9] Sigur, Matthew (April 11, 2016). "Royal Teeth releases new single, readies new album". The Advocate. Retrieved September 12, 2021.

[10] Allen, Daniel. "Royal Teeth – Appraisal & Playlist". blog.wave.cat. Retrieved January 23, 2015.

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+{{Short description|American indie pop band}}
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 {{Infobox musical artist
-| name                = Royal Teeth
+| name            = Royal Teeth
+| origin          = [[Lafayette, Louisiana]], United States
-| background = group_or_band
-| origin              = [[Louisiana]], United States
+| genre           = [[Indie pop]], [[dance-rock]]
+| years_active    = 2010–2023
-| genre               = [[Indie pop]], [[dance-rock]]
+| label           = [[Elektra Records|Elektra]], [[Dangerbird Records|Dangerbird]]
-| years_active        = 2010–present
+| website         = {{URL|http://royalteethmusic.com/}}
-| label               = [[Elektra Records|Elektra]]
+| current_members = Gary Larsen<br/>Nora Patterson<br/>Thomas Onebane<br/>Josh Hefner
-| website             = {{URL|http://royalteethmusic.com/}}
-| current_members     = Shawn Heaps<br/>Gary Larsen<br/>Nora Patterson<br/>Thomas Onebane<br/>Joshua Wells<br/>Josh Hefner
+| past_members    = Andrew Poe<br/>Steve Billeaud<br/>Joshua Wells <br/>Shawn Heaps
-| past_members        = Andrew Poe<br/>Steve Billeaud
 }}
-'''Royal Teeth''' is an American [[indie pop]] band from Lafayette, [[New Orleans]], and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, formed in 2010.  The group consists of singer and guitarist Gary Larsen, singer Nora Patterson, guitarist Thomas Onebane, bassist Joshua Wells, and drummer Josh Hefner.  They released their debut EP ''Act Naturally'' in 2011 and debut LP "Glow" in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Royal Teeth: Act Naturally|url=http://dangerbirdrecords.com/releases/royal-teeth/act-naturally|website=Dangerbird Records|publisher=Dangerbird Records LLC.|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>
+'''Royal Teeth''' is an American [[indie pop]] band from [[Lafayette, Louisiana|Lafayette]] and [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]], Louisiana, formed in 2010.  The group consists of singer and guitarist Gary Larsen, singer Nora Patterson, guitarist Thomas Onebane, bassist Joshua Wells, and drummer Josh Hefner.  They released their debut EP ''Act Naturally'' in 2011 and debut LP "Glow" in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Royal Teeth: Act Naturally|url=http://dangerbirdrecords.com/releases/royal-teeth/act-naturally|website=Dangerbird Records|publisher=Dangerbird Records LLC.|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>
 ==History==
 ===Formation===
-Gary Larsen became acquainted online with Wells, Hefner, and keyboardist Andrew Poe, all of whom were at the time members of the band Oh Juliet based in [[Lafayette, Louisiana]].  After the group's dissolution in 2010, Wells invited Larsen to move to Lafayette to work on a new musical project. The duo were eventually joined by Wells' ex-bandmates Poe and Hefner, and guitarist Steve Billeaud.<ref name=nola>{{cite web|last1=Spera|first1=Keith|title=New Orleans/Lafayette indie-pop band Royal Teeth hopes to 'Glow' nationwide with new CD|url=http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2013/08/new_orleanslafayette_pop_band.html|website=NOLA.com|publisher=NOLA Media Group|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>  The band was completed by the addition of [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]] native Patterson.<ref name=mtv>[http://www.mtv.com/artists/royal-teeth/biography/ "Royal Teeth Bio"]. ''MTV Artists''. MTV. Retrieved 23 August 2014. The band announcing its signing to Elektra Records on April 21, 2015</ref>
+Gary Larsen became acquainted online with Wells, Hefner, and keyboardist Andrew Poe, all of whom were at the time members of the band Oh Juliet based in [[Lafayette, Louisiana]].  After the group's dissolution in 2010, Wells invited Larsen to move to Lafayette to work on a new musical project. The duo were eventually joined by Wells' ex-bandmates Poe and Hefner, and guitarist Steve Billeaud.<ref name=nola>{{cite web|last1=Spera|first1=Keith|title=New Orleans/Lafayette indie-pop band Royal Teeth hopes to 'Glow' nationwide with new CD|url=http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2013/08/new_orleanslafayette_pop_band.html|website=NOLA.com|date=August 12, 2013 |publisher=NOLA Media Group|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>  The band was completed by the addition of [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]] native Patterson.<ref name=mtv>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130706101948/http://www.mtv.com/artists/royal-teeth/biography "Royal Teeth Bio"]. ''MTV Artists''. MTV. Retrieved 23 August 2014. The band announcing its signing to Elektra Records on April 21, 2015</ref>
 ===''Act Naturally'' (2010–2012)===
-The duo's initial music was mostly folk-driven,<ref name=mtv /> but shifted to a more electronic-based full band sound as more and more members were added. Royal Teeth recorded their 5-track debut extended play ''Act Naturally'' in [[Charleston, South Carolina]]<ref name=mtv /> with producer Eric Bass and released it July 2011. Upon their signing with [[Dangerbird Records]] in April 2012, "Act Naturally" was re-released on May 8, 2012 <ref name=lastfm>[http://www.last.fm/music/Royal+Teeth "Royal Teeth"]. ''Last.fm''. Last.fm Ltd. Retrieved 23 Aug. 2014.</ref>  The EP features the song "Wild" along with a cover of [[The Knife]]'s single "Heartbeats".
+The duo's initial music was mostly folk-driven,<ref name=mtv /> but shifted to a more electronic-based full band sound as more and more members were added. Royal Teeth recorded their 5-track debut extended play ''Act Naturally'' in [[Charleston, South Carolina]]<ref name=mtv /> with producer Eric Bass and released it July 2011. Upon their signing with [[Dangerbird Records]] in April 2012, "Act Naturally" was re-released on May 8, 2012<ref name=lastfm>[http://www.last.fm/music/Royal+Teeth "Royal Teeth"]. ''Last.fm''. Last.fm Ltd. Retrieved 23 Aug. 2014.</ref>  The EP features the song "Wild" along with a cover of [[The Knife]]'s single "Heartbeats".
-After the release of ''Act Naturally'', the band went on tour nationally, performing at festivals including CMJ, ACL, Snowglobe, Summerfest, [[South by Southwest|SXSW]] 2012{{Citation needed|date=August 2016}} alongside bands such as [[The Kooks]],<ref name=who>{{cite web|title=Who The Hell Is: Royal Teeth?|url=http://popblerd.com/2012/08/16/who-the-hell-is-royal-teeth/|website=Popblerd|publisher=Popblerd & Friends|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> [[Fitz and The Tantrums]], and Walk The Moon.<ref name=mtv />
+After the release of ''Act Naturally'', the band went on tour nationally, performing at festivals including CMJ, ACL, Snowglobe, Summerfest, [[South by Southwest|SXSW]] 2012{{Citation needed|date=August 2016}} alongside bands such as [[The Kooks]],<ref name=who>{{cite web|title=Who The Hell Is: Royal Teeth?|url=http://popblerd.com/2012/08/16/who-the-hell-is-royal-teeth/|website=Popblerd|publisher=Popblerd & Friends|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> [[Fitz and the Tantrums]], and [[Walk the Moon]].<ref name=mtv />
-Royal Teeth's first tour was opening for the 2012 reunion of NY nerd-core act 2 Skinnee J's. {{Citation needed|date=August 2016}}
+Royal Teeth's first tour was opening for the 2012 reunion of NY [[Nerdcore]] act [[2 Skinnee J's]]. {{Citation needed|date=August 2016}}
 ===''Glow'' (2013–present)===
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 After ''Glow'''s release, Poe and Billeaud left the band, which was then joined by another ex-Oh Juliet member, guitarist Thomas Onebane.
-On March 20, 2014, Royal Teeth made a guest appearance on season 13 of [[American Idol]], performing "Wild".<ref name=amidol>{{cite web|last1=Walker|first1=Dave|title=Royal Teeth gets 'American Idol' spotlight from Harry Connick Jr.|url=http://www.nola.com/tv/index.ssf/2014/03/royal_teeth_gets_american_idol.html|website=NOLA.com|publisher=NOLA Media Group|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>  Touring behind their debut LP, the band played marquee festivals such as the [[New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival]],<ref name=fest>{{cite web|last1=Langenhennig|first1=Susan|title=Royal Teeth ratchets up the energy at the New Orleans Jazz. Fest|url=http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/04/royal_teeth_ratchets_up_the_en.html#incart_related_stories|website=NOLA.com|publisher=NOLA Media Group|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> as well as Bonnaroo, Firefly, Bunbury, Summerfest, Voodoo Music Experience and SXSW.
+On March 20, 2014, Royal Teeth made a guest appearance on season 13 of [[American Idol]], performing "Wild".<ref name=amidol>{{cite web|last1=Walker|first1=Dave|title=Royal Teeth gets 'American Idol' spotlight from Harry Connick Jr.|url=http://www.nola.com/tv/index.ssf/2014/03/royal_teeth_gets_american_idol.html|website=NOLA.com|date=March 21, 2014 |publisher=NOLA Media Group|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref>  Touring behind their debut LP, the band played marquee festivals such as the [[New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival]],<ref name=fest>{{cite web|last1=Langenhennig|first1=Susan|title=Royal Teeth ratchets up the energy at the New Orleans Jazz. Fest|url=http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2014/04/royal_teeth_ratchets_up_the_en.html#incart_related_stories|website=NOLA.com|date=April 28, 2014 |publisher=NOLA Media Group|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> as well as Bonnaroo, Firefly, Bunbury, Summerfest, Voodoo Music Experience and SXSW.
-"Wild" has been featured several times in commercials, ads, and TV, including the launches of the [[Samsung Galaxy S5]],<ref name=fest /><ref name=samsung>{{cite web|title=Galaxy S 5 -- The Next Big Thing Is Here|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUxYqO1yyxE|website=YouTube|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> and Buick Verano, State Farm, Bose, American Eagle, Metro AG, The Voice, 90210, ESPN, TLC, PBS, Yahoo & Fox. "Wild" was also featured on the popular soccer video game EA Sports' FIFA13, as well as the soundtrack and movie [[G.B.F.]]
+"Wild" has been featured several times in commercials, ads, and TV, including the launches of the [[Samsung Galaxy S5]],<ref name=fest /><ref name=samsung>{{cite web|title=Galaxy S 5 – The Next Big Thing Is Here|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUxYqO1yyxE|website=YouTube|accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> and Buick Verano, State Farm, Bose, American Eagle, Metro AG, The Voice, 90210, ESPN, TLC, PBS, Yahoo & Fox. "Wild" was also featured on the popular soccer video game by [[EA Sports]], ''[[FIFA 13]]'', as well as the soundtrack and movie [[G.B.F. (film)|G.B.F.]]
-April 21, 2015, Royal Teeth announced that they had signed with Elektra Records. The band is currently working on its major label debut, to be released in 2016.
+April 21, 2015, Royal Teeth announced that they had signed with Elektra Records. April 11, 2016, it was reported that the band and Elektra Records had "parted ways".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sigur |first1=Matthew |title=Royal Teeth releases new single, readies new album |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/music/article_7e7ac603-782f-51e0-921a-b4bd8dcc05bd.html |website=The Advocate |access-date=12 September 2021 |date=11 April 2016}}</ref>
+On November 18, 2016 the band released their second extended play, ''Amateurs''.
+In 2018, Royal Teeth released two singles, ''It's Just the Start'' and ''Never Gonna Quit''.
+The band's second studio album, ''Hard Luck,'' was released in 2019.
+This group is disbanded on June 18, 2023
 ==Band members==
 ===Current===
-* Gary Larsen – [[singing|vocals]], [[guitar]], [[Percussion instrument|percussion]]
+* Gary Larsen – vocals, guitar, percussion
 * Nora Patterson – vocals
-* Joshua Wells – [[bass guitar]]
+* Josh Hefner – drums
-* Josh Hefner – [[Drum kit|drums]]
 * Thomas Onebane – guitar
 ===Former===
-* Andrew Poe – [[Keyboard instrument|keyboard]]
+* Andrew Poe – keyboard
 * Steve Billeaud – guitar
+* Joshua Wells – bass guitar
+===Sound Engineer===
+*Kieran McIntosh
 ==Discography==
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 ===Studio albums===
 * ''Glow'' (2013)
+* ''Hard Luck'' (2019)
 ===Extended plays===
-* ''Act Naturally'' (2011)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Allen|first1=Daniel|title=Royal Teeth - Appraisal & Playlist|url=http://blog.wave.cat/post/108072747962/wave-cat-of-the-day-royal-teeth|website=blog.wave.cat|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref>
+* ''Act Naturally'' (2011)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Allen|first1=Daniel|title=Royal Teeth – Appraisal & Playlist|url=http://blog.wave.cat/post/108072747962/wave-cat-of-the-day-royal-teeth|website=blog.wave.cat|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref>
+* ''Amateurs'' (2016)
 ==References==
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 * [http://royalteethmusic.com/ Official website]
 * {{Facebook|royalteeth}}
-* {{Twitter|RoyalTeethMusic}}
+* {{Twitter}}
 * [http://dangerbirdrecords.com/ Dangerbird Records official website]
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 [[Category:Musical groups from Louisiana]]
-[[Category:American indie pop groups]]
+[[Category:Indie pop groups from Louisiana]]
 [[Category:Musical groups established in 2010]]
 [[Category:Musical groups from Baton Rouge, Louisiana]]
+[[Category:Dangerbird Records artists]]
+[[Category:2010 establishments in Louisiana]]
+[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2023]]