Royel Otis — Hickey (Charcoal Vinyl)

The Australian duo’s second album sharpens their indie-pop edge: jangly guitars, sticky hooks and straight-to-the-point songwriting. A tight 13-track set designed for front-to-back plays that showcases a cleaner, more confident Royel Otis.

Key Features

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP
• Color: Charcoal (standard colored variant)
• Label/Imprint: Ourness (under license to UMG/Capitol)
• Release date: August 22, 2025
• Tracks: 13 · Approx. runtime: ~38 min
• Genre: Indie Rock / Indie Pop
• Barcode: 0602478262739

Tracklist

Side A

1. i hate this tune
2. moody
3. good times
4. torn jeans
5. come on home
6. who’s your boyfriend

Side B

7. car
8. shut up
9. dancing with myself
10. say something
11. she’s got a gun
12. more to lose
13. jazz burger

Why You’ll Love It

Lean sequencing, sun-soaked grooves and big choruses—this LP sticks from the first spin and keeps rewarding repeat listens. The charcoal pressing adds collector appeal to a record packed with sing-along moments.

Perfect if you want modern indie polish with warm, guitar-forward energy and memorable hooks.

Trivia

• Issued by Ourness with Capitol/UMG distribution, underscoring the band’s global breakout.
• “Charcoal” serves as the flagship colorway for the vinyl edition.
• 13-song sequence balancing immediate singles with darker late-night cuts.