"Royals '' was described as an art pop and electropop song that incorporates elements of electronic music and grime style, and draws influences from alternative music, R&B and indie pop. Its instrumentation consists of finger snaps bass and percussion, and a "strong and merciless '' hip hop beat as well as some electronic effects. Its low - fidelity production is enhanced by synthesizers and Pro Tools software. "Royals '' minimalist instrumentation has been compared to Grimes, Animal Collective and James Blake. Its "synth - heavy production '' was likened to that of Purity Ring and Noah "40 '' Shebib.
what instruments are played in royals by lorde
finger snaps bass percussion electronic effects synthesizers