Kieran Webber
Director and Founder of CLUNK Magazine, CLUNK Events, and other CLUNK affiliate businesses. You’ll probably find me tucked away somewhere sending emails, listening to music, and creating content.
As part of our continued partnership with Boardmasters we caught up with Aussie rockers Royel Otis ahead of their debut performance at the festival
For the past decade Australia has been one of the leading countries for emerging new talent. Bands such as Amyl & The Sniffers, Lime Cordiale, and a whole heap more have been leading the charge from down under. Now, young guns Royel Otis are coming in HOT and with an already growing back catalogue of dreamy mellow guitar music. Recently, the band blew up on TikTok with their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextar’s ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’, a moment that even took the band by surprise
Now, we chat with the rising stars ahead of their debut Boardmasters performance this summer. The band talk through their creative process, new music, fan favourites and more…
Kieran: Firstly, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to chat with us, how has the tour been going so far?
RM: The tour so far has been a huge learning experience trying to deal with the huge adrenaline buzzes and then silent hotels. Wouldn’t change it for the world!
Kieran: When you covered Sophie Ellis-Bextor’ ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ did you know it was going to go as viral as it did?
RM: Honestly had the lowest expectations after doing the cover of ‘Murder On The Dance Floor.’ We were exhausted but maybe that made it work?!
Listen/watch the cover here:
Kieran: Had you played that track before the live session and were you fans of it prior?
RM: We’ve always been fans of the track and of other Sophie Ellis Bextor tracks but had never played it before doing that session.
Kieran: Your latest album ‘Pratts & Pain’ came out in February. Talk us through the creative process and what was recording like? Did you do anything different compared to previous releases?
RM: The creative process behind ‘Pratts & Pain’ was a lot more open and involved far more live jams compared to previous recordings. We try to make sure we have plenty of fun recording. So far, that’s exactly what we have done (knock on wood).
Kieran: Can we still expect a few fan favourites in your Boardmasters set?
OP: Definitely, a good mix.
Kieran: It’s your debut year at Boardmasters and in Cornwall. Are you excited to play?
OP: Cornwall looks very beautiful and just read it’s the most southern place in England. Also keen to try a Cornish pasty!
Kieran: How do you get ready for a show? Any pre-show rituals?
OP: We like to play games normally involving throwing a lid into a cup from a few metres back.
Kieran: Lastly, what’s one thing from Australia you like to bring with you when you travel the world touring?
OP: Essential socks and jocks!
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