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Royel Otis Releases hickey, Plans North American Tour

8/23/2025

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Australian indie duo Royel Otis released their album *hickey* on August 22, 2025, through OURNESS / Capitol Records.
The 13 tracks delve into the complexities of young love, combining indie rock, dream-pop, and new wave.
The track “who’s your boyfriend” features a music video with Lola Tung, highlighting the duo's storytelling.
A tour in Australia and North America is planned following the album's release.

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Story summary

Australian indie duo Royel Otis released their album *hickey* on August 22, 2025, through OURNESS / Capitol Records.
The 13 tracks delve into the complexities of young love, combining indie rock, dream-pop, and new wave.
The track “who’s your boyfriend” features a music video with Lola Tung, highlighting the duo's storytelling.
A tour in Australia and North America is planned following the album's release.