You'd be pardoned for wondering who exactly Monarchy are; indeed like the rest of the blog-world nobody truly knows, and whilst their current identity looks set to remain a closely guarded secret we assume it's probably not anyone from Starsmith collaborating with Paul Epworth or indeed Hot Chip or Erasure. So hey Monarchy, we'd welcome the time for you to unveil yourselves as much as to offer us insight into your musical heritage and just because we're nosey. We attempt to finally gather some much needed information on the duo by asking a number of questions, that were well, answered with continued mystery.

Q & A
WHAT'S…
...so special about you, then?
We swim with currents and stand like rocks.

...your worst vice?
 Folly. Closely followed by a single-minded pursuit to an unknown destination that doesn’t allow for anything less the complete self control.

…the story behind your name?
We are Monarchy.

...the world coming to?
An ever multiplying pursuit of excess that will surely lead to wisdom.  

...your favourite website?
Every day I look at three websites, in order. The Independent. The Satorialist. PopJustice.  

...better, analog or digital?
Digital, it’s colder.  

...at the top of your shit list?
Repetition.

...are you listening to now?
Tinnitus. Underneath that, I’ve got The Orb’s new album on, some Fever Ray, Grum and Lifelike. I’ve also been listening to a lot of Vangelis lately.

How would you describe your work?
Other-worldly.

Monarchy release their debut single on Neon Gold in 2010. Their remix for Pengiun Prison arrives much sooner than that via those ladies and gents at Neon Gold.