#311 Crown The Empire
Crown The Empire
#311 – April 2014
There’s no denying the impact Crown The Empire have had on the scene in their short existence. With their sophomore album on the horizon, we get to the bottom of what makes them tick.
CROWN THE EMPIRE
Written by Mischa Pearlman
Crown The Empire may best be described as “scene contractors” considering the amount of building they do in both their imagined world and the one where the rest of us live. With a brand new album on the horizon, CTE are prepared to create some cutting-edge concepts for their fans to get lost in.
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