Sydney indie-rock duo Royel Otis will play their biggest venues to date in Australia this October, in support of their sophomore album hickey (out August 22 via OURNESS/Universal). Royel Otis are currently on a tear through just about every overseas festival worth attending —including Glastonbury (UK), Governor’s Ball (New York City), Lollapalooza (Chicago), Fuji Rock (Japan), and more. They will then embark on their meet me in the car tour across North America before bringing the tour home to Australia.

The tour news comes hot on the heels of the band announcing their new album hickey and the release of effortlessly infectious new single ‘car’ – a bittersweet slice of jangle pop that was named BBC Radio 1’s “Hottest Record” – landing just a year after their shimmering, ARIA Award-winning debut album, PRATTS & PAIN.

Whether it’s the soaring choruses that hum in your head for weeks or the tangible warmth of their melodies, listening to Royel Otis feels like falling in love with music for the first time. The duo played more than 100 sold out shows in 2024, selling over 100,000 tickets across Australia, U.K, Europe and U.S. They made their U.S late night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and returned home to Australia later that year as one of the most nominated artists at the 2024 ARIA Awards, taking home four awards for their debut album, including “Best Rock Album” and “Best Group”.

Whether it is an original body of work or taking on their favourite song, the pair have cemented their status as one of the most effortless and endearing indie rock bands to emerge this decade, with a live show that transforms crowds into a unified, euphoric consciousness.“We just want to make people dance together,” says Otis. “Everyone’s invited.”