Palaye Royale On Announcing Their Sixth Debut Album: Amsterdamage, Taking Over St Pancras and Healing Through Art - Amsterdamage Album Announcement - Press Conference Coverage - By The Fans Magazine

Words & Coverage: Grace Wearn Photography Credit: Moira Reilly

On a sunny, crisp Friday lunchtime in London, we were treated to a chat, a cuppa and a spontaneous yet electrifying gig from Palaye Royale in Kings Cross.

It’s always super special to have greater representation at these incredible events we’re very fortunate to be invited to. There was an impressive mix of female and diverse creatives in attendance, and I think that made the day that extra bit special. It was so wholesome, welcoming and, most importantly, everyone was incredibly kind.

I think it’s important to remember that, regardless of years of experience or skill, at these events we’re all in the same boat. No one is better than another person.

Amsterdamage, Palaye Royale’s sixth studio album, almost didn’t happen. After the tragic passing of their mother, Stephanie Rachel, in 2024, the three brothers - Sebastian, Remington,  and Emerson - spoke openly about how, at one point, they hadn’t spoken for months and were communicating through lawyers.

The Amsterdamage era feels almost as an ode to their journey of healing and finding a way back to one another - both as bandmates and as brothers.

The band’s roots in the UK go all the way back to 2017, when they played their first gig outside of the States and sold out Camden Assembly in just a day. Remington recalled that, at the time, they felt like they were the biggest band in the world.

He also quoted “Over the past ten years, it’s been the wildest fucking journey of all time,” he said. “We’ve slept in cars, vans, train stations, fucking played grocery stores, slept at fans’ houses just to get something to eat. So it’s been quite a fucking journey to get here, and we don’t take any moment for granted.”

Almost a nod to the full circle moment it feels like for the band, they’re now back in the UK with Wembley Arena on the bill for their next tour, which has also been announced for 2027.

Even back in 2017 Palaye Royale had a plan: “Camden, KOKO, Roundhouse, Apollo, Wembley”, Sebastian quotes.

Despite the scale of the empire they’ve built by here and now, in 2026, their hunger and ambition to continue striving for more is entirely evident.

Yet the band remain incredibly humble and very sweet, with a common theme amongst journalists being that it felt less like an interview and more like catching up over a cuppa with someone you haven’t seen in years.

That warmth is noticeably prominent when they talk about their fans - The Soldiers of the Royal Council - and it’s an important quality for any band to have: gratefulness and warmth towards those who celebrate their art and community alongside them.

Their next album is almost entirely centred around healing, which led another journalist to ask how they actually want people to feel when they hear it. To which Emerson responded “Even if you’re broken, you can heal you know?” “It just takes time and love and support”.

That message is prominent in the album’s final track “Love Is All You Need. It’s the most important thing”, Remington adds.

After the press conference, we were treated to a spontaneous gig with the band in Kings Cross. The original location had to be moved due to the passionate chaos multiplying as more and more fans arrived to meet the band and make their way to the gig location.

What stayed with me most was the band’ warmth, even after we had left the press conference. Myself and Moira shared individual warm embraces with Emerson outside whilst waiting for the lift. There was just an immense gratitude, even outside of the press environment.

I believe in you reap what you sow and therefore Palaye Royale deserve every ounce of success.

Sometimes the simplest message is the most important, as Remington goes on to quote “All I want to do is play this and let people forget about whatever’s going on in their lives for a couple of hours and just have fun with us. Have a good time.”

Accompanying the Amsterdamage sixth album announcement, the band have also announced a major international tour set for 2027.

The album is due for release through Sumerian Records on 22nd January, 2027. Their first track ‘Lost In Translation’, is out now.

Hungry for more? A limited-edition version of Amsterdamage is available for pre-order and includes the bonus track ‘The Unholy One’.

Fans who pre-order from https://sumerian.lnk.to/amsterdamage before Tuesday can also get early access to pre-sale tickets for the 2027 tour. General sale for the 2027 tour tickets begins on 9th October at 10am.

Special thanks to Jack, Andre & Ewan at Outside Organisation for having us.