Drab Majesty is the Los Angeles-based darkwave/dream pop project led by Deb Demure, the androgynous alter-ego of multi-instrumentalist Andrew Clinco. Founded in 2011, Drab Majesty combines reverb-soaked guitars, shimmering synths, commanding yet ethereal vocals, and crisp drum machine beats—crafting what Demure calls “tragic wave,” a unique fusion of classic ’80s new wave, shoegaze, and a futuristic, otherworldly edge.
Clinco began Drab Majesty while drumming for Marriages, inspired by bandmate Emma Ruth Rundle to learn guitar and embark on solo songwriting. The first release, Unarian Dances (2012), was a limited-edition cassette, quickly gaining a cult following and later reissued by Lollipop Records. Drab Majesty then joined Dais Records and released the debut LP, Careless (2015), which received acclaim for its lush atmospheres and melancholic grandeur. Completely Careless, a 2016 compilation, gathered early material and rare tracks, further expanding their audience.
In 2016, Drab Majesty released a split single with King Dude, and followed up with the breakthrough sophomore album The Demonstration (2017), a concept record exploring themes of cult psychology and collective identity. That same year, the tribute single “Oak Wood” was released in honor of Cash Askew, a friend and fellow musician lost in the Ghost Ship fire in Oakland.
In 2016, keyboardist Mona D (Alex Nicolaou) officially joined the project, transforming Drab Majesty into a duo and deepening the band’s sound and live presence.
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