The Eras Podcast: Royel Otis - stage fright, growing a spice horn & sun-drenched tunes

Abbie McCarthy welcomes one of Australia's most exciting exports, indie-rock duo Royel Otis, to get all the details on their latest album 'Hickey' and their other defining moments. 

In this episode Abbie, Roy & Otis discuss writing with huge pop writers like Amy Allen & Julian Bunetta, the nostalgic sun-drenched DNA of their music, the energy at their live shows, the wild success of their viral covers and their favourite songs to date.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Coming up...
00:24 Introduction
01:20 Making the new album with live shows in mind
03:25 Pre-show nerves
04:43 Summer feel to their music
06:00 Why the title 'hickey'?
06:43 Working with big pop writers & producers, including Amy Allen & Julian Bunetta
11:04 Creative process
13:10 Royal Otis' favourite tracks from 'hickey'
15:07 'who's your boyfriend'
16:16 'i hate this tune'
16:50 'car'
17:43 'good times'
19:37 Connection with fans at live shows
22:02 Growing more confident playing live
24:00 Roy wearing his hair across his face
24:48 Hectic touring schedule
25:56 Supportive family
27:54 When music became an outlet for them
29:33 Band's origin story
31:32 Otis' bad first impression of Roy
33:01 Bonding over similar music tastes
34:44 Royel Otis' musical DNA
35:45 'Oysters In My Pocket'
36:43 Viral moments with covers
39:26 What each of them bring to the band musically
42:17 Working with producer Dan Carey on their debut album
43:57 Their Top 3 Royel Otis songs of all time
44:34 Goodbye & Outro

Music produced by JMAC, Freddy Sheed & Rich Zbaraski.

The Eras Podcast is a Good Karma Production, recorded at Metropolis Studios.

With thanks to our amazing team:
Director: Emma Hiley
Producer: Joseph Murphy
Creative Producer / Guest Bookings: Abbie McCarthy / Good Karma Productions
Production Assistant: Ida Just
Camera Op: Emma Hiley
Camera Op: Joseph Murphy
Camera Op: Ida Just
Studio Engineer: Harpaal Sanghera
Editor & Conform: Joseph Murphy
Artwork: @malkahart

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