Considering the current indie-rock landscape that’s emerged within the last few years, it’s not a shock to see how fast Australian indie outfit Royel Otis has risen among the ranks of similar acts. Since their inception in 2021 by Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, who combined their first names in the same vein as their constant combining of genres, Royel Otis hasn’t slowed down. Prior to the release of their seven-track EP Sofa Kings, they had crossed over from their native Australia to the US and elsewhere off the back of singles such as “Oysters In My Pocket” and “Sofa King.”
Less than a year after Sofa Kings, Royel Otis is already gearing up for their Feb. 16 follow-up PRATTS & PAIN via Ourness. Singles for the duo’s debut album began dropping soon after Sofa Kings was released in March, starting with the punchy post-punk of “Adored” and most recently with the catchy dream pop-stricken “Heading For The Door.” Contrary to the quick succession of Royel Otis’ output, PRATTS & PAIN seems to be shaping up to be an eclectic departure from the breezy sound that defined early releases like “Without U.”
Given their fast-growing audience in the U.S., it was inevitable Royel Otis would be looking at a booked 2024 judging by their upcoming US tour and Australian tour, including a slew of planned festival appearances, including BottleRock and Boston Calling, and more than likely Coachella. Within May alone, they will be playing at Salt Lake City’s Kilby Block Party and Atlanta’s Shaky Knees. On top of those performances, their US tour will make a stop in LA at The Roxy on May 16.
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But besides their slew of 2024 shows, “Sofa King,” which reached #25 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay Chart, is among their most remarkable achievements in a relatively short career. For a band considered alternative by quick industry classifications, their rising prominence is better described as seismic and bound to shake the indie field internationally.
Words: David Sosa
PRATTS & PAIN by Royel Otis is due Feb. 16 via Ourness. For more on their upcoming album and tickets to their US tour, including an LA date at The Roxy on May 16, follow them on Instagram and their website.
2024 US Tour Dates
April 23 – St. Paul, MN @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall
April 24 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
April 26 – Toronto, ON @ Longboat Hall
April 27 – Columbus, OH @ A&R Music Bar
April 28 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
May 1 – New York, NY @ Racket
May 2 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
May 3 – Washington, DC @ DC9
May 4 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
May 5th – Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees
May 8 – Austin, TX @ Parish
May 9 – Dallas, TX @ Rubber Gloves (Indoors)
May 11 – Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf
May 12th – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court Block Party
May 15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
May 16 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
May 18 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
May 20 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
May 21 – Vancouver, BC @ Fox Cabaret
May 22 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
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