Royel Otis have scrubbed their entire Instagram clean, sparking speculation that their new era is set to begin. No cryptic post, no flashy teaser—just a full reset.
For a band that’s spent the past few years riding a wave of momentum, it all feels intentional. Like something is definitely coming.
It caps off a killer run for the Sydney duo. Last year saw their woozy, stripped-back cover of The Cranberries’ ‘Linger’ blow up, introducing them to a wider audience well beyond the local scene. It was the kind of breakout moment that felt both unexpected and inevitable. Their live shows kept the heat on, and they backed it up with an EP that only cemented their reputation as one of the most exciting acts currently coming out of Australia.
In a Rolling Stone Australia exclusive earlier this year, the band confirmed they were heading back into the studio in 2025 to start work on new music. Otis Pavlovic described their writing process as loose and collaborative—trading voice notes, ideas and half-finished tracks until something sticks. No release date was mentioned, but the timing of this Instagram wipe makes it pretty clear that the gears are turning.
They’re not disappearing, either. Royel Otis are booked solid on the international festival circuit, with appearances locked in across the US and UK—including Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, and Sea.Hear.Now in New Jersey. It’s a massive run that pushes them even further into the global spotlight, right as they’re presumably about to drop something fresh.
The band’s rise has been anything but accidental. Their mix of jangly guitars, hazy charm, and off-centre hooks has landed them on all the right radars. Now they’re stripping things back online, likely to make room for what’s next.
Whatever they’re lining up, it’s coming. And if last year was any indication, they’re only just getting started.
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