hickey Album Cover Art
Australian pop duo Royel Otis has announced their sophomore album, hickey, alongside a world tour starting this summer.
Presave hickey here.
Royel Otis’ upcoming album will be available to stream on all platforms on Aug. 22.
Receiving accolades from V MAN, describing them as “an intangible sonic it-factor that many bands these days are hoping to replicate” to radio DJ host Zane Lowe praising “this duo from Australia, nuts, just NUTS…”, Royel Otis brings a nostalgic and modern sound in bringing their blended fanbase together.
Photo by Zora Sicher
‘hickey’ is Royel Otis’ second album since the release of their first leading single ‘moody’ back in May. Guitarist Royel Maddell expressed gratitude toward supporters in a statement from the band’s Instagram page — captured in pastel pink with lowercase black lettering titled “letters from roy.”
“Thank you endlessly for your support. I hope you are surrounded by people who make you feel special – Love Roy xo.” Maddell’s heartfelt message to fans echoes through the overdrive of guitar pedals, establishing a chill and groovy tune that captures the essence of “moody,” a contrasting song that dichotomizes what it means to be in a toxic relationship.
In support of their record, Royel Otis will be on the road this year with indie-rock bands bby and DANCER. The tour will make 24 stops across North America, with a few sold-out shows in Toronto, Canada, Austin, Texas and New York.
Tickets are available to purchase here.
Royel Otis live dates + “meet me in the car” tour:
(headlining dates in bold)
06/27/25 – St.Gallen, Switzerland @ Sittertobel, St. Gallen
06/29/25 – Pilton, UK @ Glastonbury Festival
07/03/25 – Barcelona, Spain @ Vida Festival
07/06/25 – Belfort, France @ Eurockéennes
07/07/25 – Montreux, Switzerland @ Montreux Jazz Festival
07/10/25 – Madrid, Spain @ Mad Cool Festival
07/13/25 – Berlin, Germany @ Lollapalooza Berlin
07/27/25 – Minamiuonuma, Niigata @ Fuji Rock
07/31/25 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
08/01/25 – St.Charles, IA @ Hinterland Music Festival
08/03/25 – Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival
08/05/25 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre *
08/06/25 – Portland, OR @ PDX Live at Pioneer Courthouse Square *
08/09/25 – San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands
08/15/25 – Hamburg, Germany @ MS Dockville
08/16/25 – Biddinghuizen, NL @ Lowlands Festival
08/23/25 – Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
08/24/25 – Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival
09/12/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall ^
09/14/25 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem ^
09/15/25 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Sea.Hear.Now Festival
09/16/25 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz ^
09/17/25 – Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern ^
09/19/25 – Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory ^
09/20/25 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s ^ (SOLD OUT)
09/21/25 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s ^
09/28/25 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre ^
09/30/25 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom ^
10/02/25 – St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre ^
10/03/25 – Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC ^
10/04/25 – Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory ^
10/06/25 – Toronto, ON @ History^ (SOLD OUT)
10/07/25 – Toronto, ON @ History^
10/10/25 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway ^
10/11/25 – New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17 ^ (SOLD OUT)
10/12/25 – New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17 ^
11/09/25 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Poolen
11/10/25 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Fällan
11/11/25 – Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum
11/14/25 – Prague, Czech Republic @ SaSaZu
11/15/25 – Vienna, Austria @ Gasometer
11/17/25 – Munich, Germany @ Zenith
11/19/25 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live
12/01/25 – Paris, France @ L’Olympia
12/02/25 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Halle 622
12/03/25 – Milan, Italy @ Fabrique
12/05/25 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg @ Rockhal
12/06/25 – Brussels, Belgium @ Forrest National
12/08/25 – Cologne, Germany @ Palladium
*= DANCER opening
^= bby opening
