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Royal Commission
About the Artist
Royal Commission is the recording project of Dean Robb (ex-Guys Doing Stuff - as seen on ABC TV's 'rage'). File under alternative rock, post-punk, DIY, 'noise' occasionally, 'outsider' probably, and there are a few 'nice' ones where a bit of melody or a singalong comes through too. Created on a TASCAM Digital Pocketstudio (DP-006) with some second-hand guitars and pedals, a $13.95 microphone from Jaycar and a drum machine. That all gets loaded into Audacity for a basic mix and master and to export a digital file, but that's about it. Bona fide 4-track recording like back in the old days. Earning kudos from the likes of Dave Graney and Rob Critchley (The Fods) for their sound and recording technique, Royal Commission have been championed on UK radio by Dandelion DJ Mark Whitby, while Louder Than War called them “a raw and ready burst of irreverence and alt-rock charm.” ‘Into Rock ‘n Roll’ collects the singles released between January and September and adds 3 tracks from the ‘Dossier #1’ EP released in March. ‘The Magyar Dancer’ will be released as part of the album rollout in October, followed by a couple of non-album tracks to finish off the year. LP release info: Earning kudos from the likes of Dave Graney and Rob Critchley (The Fods) for their sound and recording technique, Royal Commission have been championed on UK radio by Dandelion DJ Mark Whitby, while Louder Than War called them “a raw and ready burst of irreverence and alt-rock charm.” ‘Into Rock ‘n Roll’ collects the singles released between January and September and adds 3 tracks from the ‘Dossier #1’ EP released in March. ‘The Magyar Dancer’ will be released as part of the album rollout in October, followed by a couple of non-album tracks to finish off the year. Releasing September 24th. Available from Bandcamp and the usual streaming services. News Articles https://louderthanwar.com/royal-commission-emotional-support-australian-single-review/ https://idioteq.com/weird-alt-post-punk-act-royal-commission/ https://euroindiemusic.info/2026/05/25/formula-indie-sessions_interview-with-royal-commission/
Press Kit
For media, promoters & industry
Mar 2026
On Local Sounds
Highlights
Peaked at #4
Local Sounds Top 100 Chart
Discography
4 tracks
Photos & Press Shots
Booking & Enquiries
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