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Royel Otis are heading to Torquay on their biggest Australian headline tour yet

The Sydney indie duo have also dropped a brand new single, 'Heading For The Door'.

Royel Otis have dropped the dates for their most extensive headline tour across Australia. The duo has also unveiled their latest single, ‘Heading For The Door’, offering a glimpse into their forthcoming debut album, PRATTS & PAIN, set to release on February 16, 2024.

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Royel Otis is a dynamic guitar-pop duo made up of Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic. The name was formed by the fusion of the member’s first names.

Royel Otis 2024 Australian Tour

• Feb 16 – Liberty Hall, Sydney
• Feb 17 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay
• Feb 18 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
• Feb 23 – Kambri at ANU, Canberra
• Feb 24 – UOW Uni Bar, Wollongong
• Mar 1 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
• Mar 2 – Freo Social, Fremantle
• Mar 7 – The Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
• Mar 8 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
• Mar 9 – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
• Mar 10 – Solbar, Maroochydore
• Mar 14 – King Street Bandroom, Newcastle

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After forming a musical friendship,  they marked their debut with the release of the EP Campus in 2012. This initial offering showcased their distinct sound and set the stage for the duo’s ascent in the music scene.

Building on the success of Campus, Royel Otis continued to captivate audiences with their August 2022 release, Bar & Grill. The EP further solidified their position as rising stars in the Australian music landscape.

March 2023 witnessed the unveiling of their third EP, Sofa Kings, a compelling collection that garnered attention and acclaim. Following its physical release in July 2023, the EP made a notable impact, securing the duo a spot at number 43 on the ARIA charts.

Their debut album, PRATTS & PAIN, is the culmination of Royel Otis’ musical evolution. Named after the South London pub near Carey’s studio, the album showcases the duo’s penchant for swinging between melodic, pop-inspired indie and woozy psych. The record promises a sonic adventure that moves toward psychedelic weirdness and dissonant noise, keeping listeners on their toes.

Fresh off their Breakthrough Artist nomination at the 2023 ARIA Awards and a sold-out national tour, Royel Otis is set to conquer the Australian stage once again.

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Words by Staff Writer