Australian indie-rock duo Royel Otis just delivered the soundtrack for your summer nights (and relationship drama) with their infectious new single, “moody.” Out now via OURNESS/Capitol Records, this late ’90s-inspired slacker groove is dripping with playful frustration and undeniable hooks. If you’ve ever loved someone who drives you a little insane, this one’s for you.
The track, co-written with GRAMMY-winning songwriter Amy Allen and produced by Blake Slatkin (Gracie Abrams, Omar Apollo, Charli XCX), perfectly captures the chaos and charm of loving a complicated woman. As the band puts it simply, “It’s a song about a girl.” But with lyrics like:
“Last time she said she would kill me / My girl’s a trip when she’s moody / But she’s my everything / She’s all that I need / Sometimes more than I want…”
…it’s clear this isn’t your typical love song—it’s a raw, relatable anthem for anyone who’s survived a lover’s bad day (or week).
Following two sold-out nights at The Troubadour in L.A.—which crashed the ticketing site within minutes—Royel Otis is gearing up for their massive “meet me in the car tour.” They’ll hit some of the biggest music festivals in the world, including Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Outside Lands, alongside a stacked lineup of headlining shows across North America.
Upcoming Headlining Shows:
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8/5 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
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8/6 – Portland, OR @ PDX Live at Pioneer Courthouse Square
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9/12 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
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9/14 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
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9/16 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
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9/19 – Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory
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9/20 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s
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9/28 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
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9/30 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
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10/2 – St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre
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10/3 – Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC
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10/4 – Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory
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10/10 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
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10/11 – New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17
Full tour details and tickets are available at royelotis.com/tour.
With over 320 million global streams and 31 million YouTube views, Royel Otis are quickly becoming one of the most in-demand indie acts on the planet. From their breakout debut album PRATTS & PAIN to their viral cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor” and the Billboard Hot 100-charting cover of The Cranberries’ “Linger,” this duo has a knack for turning everything they touch into a streaming juggernaut.
If “moody” is just the start of their next era, buckle up—because there’s a whole lot more coming, and you’re going to want to be along for the ride.
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