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Royel Otis Reveals Sophomore Album 'hickey' Alongside Fall 2025 Tour

Built around love’s lingering sting, the album showcases Royel Otis’s evolving guitar-driven indie-pop style.

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Overview

  • Royel Otis will release hickey on August 22, 2025, via the OURNESS/Capitol Records partnership.
  • The 13-track album follows their breakout 2024 debut PRATTS & PAIN and builds on their signature guitar-laced sound.
  • Lead single “moody” arrives ahead of the album, marking the duo’s continued collaboration with producer Blake Slatkin.
  • The band titled the record “hickey” to symbolize love’s sharp, lasting impact and has revealed the full tracklist.
  • A fall 2025 tour across North America and Europe will support the release, with tickets available now.