Royal & the Serpent

Royal & the Serpent is the alt-pop project of New Jersey–born, Los Angeles–based songwriter Ryan Jillian Santiago—anxiety, emotional chaos, and sharp self-examination turned into high-energy hooks night after night. Overwhelmed broke globally with tens of millions of streams and a signature official video; EPs and later singles keep the catalog moving, including work tied to Arcane and major playlist heat worldwide.

Live she sells immersive, story-forward sets for rooms that want volume and honesty in equal measure. Expect assertive vocals and electropop push. Stream Overwhelmed and the EPs, watch the official video, and follow @royalandtheserpent for album drops and tour dates as they land hard on every platform.