Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Australian indie-rock duo Royel Otis have announced another run of U.S. tour dates, with the group detailing their latest round of shows while in the country.

Announced on Monday (May 5), news of the group’s Meet Me in the Car tour coincides with the first of two sold-out shows at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on Monday and Tuesday. The 12-date run of shows launches in Philadelphia at the Franklin Music Hall on Sept. 12 before wrapping up in New York City at The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Oct. 11. 

Following their current Los Angeles shows, the Sydney duo will perform at both New York City’s Governors Ball Music Festival and Tennessee’s Bonnaroo festival ahead of a run of festival dates throughout Europe, the U.K., and North America before launching their own headline shows in September.

Royel Otis first formed in 2019, releasing a series of EPs between 2021 and 2023 before issuing their debut album, Pratts & Pain in 2024. Though their “Sofa King” track reached No. 12 on the Alternative Airplay chart in 2023, the band found widespread fame last year following their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor” for Australian radio station triple j’s Like a Version series. 

The cover topped the Alternative Airplay charts and also peaked at No. 41 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. The group’s penchant for covers was again felt when their SiriusXM session rendition of The Cranberries‘ “Linger” was released, giving them their first appearance on the Hot 100 when it reached No. 94.

In late 2024, Royel Otis won four ARIA Awards from eight nominations, including best group and best rock album, while producer Chris Collins won best produced release and best engineered release for Pratts & Pain.

Currently, Royal Otis are ostensibly preparing the launch of their latest era, having recently overhauled their socials with a largely minimalist approach. Alongside noting that “there will be singing. and dancing. and new music” alongside their latest tour announcement, the group have been teasing a song which “may or may not be called ‘Moody’” for a May 9 release.

Royal Otis – 2025 Meet Me in the Car Tour Dates

Sept. 12 – Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA
Sept. 14 – The Anthem, Washington, DC
Sept. 16 – The Ritz, Raleigh, NC
Sept. 19 – The Bomb Factory, Dallas, TX
Sept. 20 – Stubb’s, Austin, TX
Sept. 28 – Marquee Theatre, Tempe, AZ
Sept. 30 – Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO
Oct. 2 – Palace Theatre, St. Paul, MN
Oct. 3 – Grinders KC, Kansas City, MO
Oct. 4 – The Factory, Chesterfield, MO
Oct. 10 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA
Oct. 11 – The Rooftop at Pier 17, New York, NY