Midas Royal found his voice and audience with Groover

The project started organically during the onset of Covid-19 in March 2020 in a small one-bedroom apartment in New York City. It was during these politically charged and troubling times that I refocused my attention and love back on the music. 

It’s as if someone had kicked the proverbial hornet’s nest inside me that in turn sparked a creative revolution. I turned to my music, found my voice, wrote 100+ songs and I haven’t looked back since. The songs and words literally poured out of me. It’s as if I was at the confluence of self-realization and a spiritual revolution. Something in my head just switched during that time…

I’m a New York City singer-songwriter whose music bridges rock’s raw power with deeply introspective themes. My music emerged during the early days of the pandemic channeling the era’s uncertainty with a prolific creative surge. Crafting over 100 songs that explore resilience, individuality and hope, my sound is influenced by artists like Trent Reznor, Chris Cornell and Peter Gabriel, resonating with a timeless mix of alternative, hard and indie rock. 

I make music out of necessity because I have to, not necessarily because I feel inspired to do so. Music is unavoidable for me. It happens spontaneously and at the most inopportune times. I often hear hooks and melodies in my head and feel compelled to explore what I’m hearing and feeling in the moment. In other words, I need to react when the music calls. That’s when the magic happens. Making music is also cathartic for me…and also a blessing and a curse.  

I first found out about Groover when I submitted my music for consideration to play live at the recent Mondo Conference in Brooklyn, NY. Although I wasn’t chosen, that was my first introduction to the platform. I started to using Groover religiously shortly after that.others.

Groover has helped me tremendously. I’ve had great success using the platform which has allowed me to reach out to media outlets, record labels and playlist curators around the world. As an indie artist, I wouldn’t necessarily have this level of access and/or opportunity anywhere else. The platform is easy to use and has helped promote and elevate my music to new levels. Thank you Groover!

NEWS = I’m releasing 4 new rock songs over the next 4 months. 
First song is called “Open to Change” which drops on Friday, December 27, 2024
Then…“Can Anybody Hear Me” drops on Friday, January 31, 2025
Then…“Falling Down” drops on February 28, 2025
Then…“Be Free” drops on March 28, 2025 

1. Make the kind of music that you want to make. The kind of music that you would want to hear. Don’t be influenced by other people’s opinions.
   

2. There are no rules in music. Just be yourself. Be authentic to YOU!
   

3. Allow yourself to be vulnerable during the creative process. That’s where the magic happens.
   

4. Lastly, I love this quote…“All that matters is that you are making something you love, to the best of your ability, here and now.” – Rick Rubin