At 6:35 p.m. on the Rivi\u00e8re stage, Australia’s new darlings, Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, took the stage. Hence the name of the rock band Royal Otis, a guitar-vocals duo accompanied by a drummer. To the cheers of a modest but very enthusiastic crowd, they were immersed in colourful projections, handwritten lyrics, and cool, youthful inserts. Royal Otis delivered an energetic and lively performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They opened the set with an energetic rendition of “Going Kokomo” and also treated us to “I Wanna Dance With You.” “Kool Aid,” a fan favourite, immediately got the crowd moving. The same was true for the title track from the album Sofa Kings<\/em>. “Moody” was warmly welcomed, with several people singing along to the lyrics. “Car” mesmerized the audience for a moment. The covers of “Murder on the Dancefloor” (Sophie Ellis-Bextor) and “Linger” (The Cranberries) were pleasant surprises, while many had hoped to hear the single “Say Something.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hit that made them famous was saved for last, with “Oysters in My Pocket” providing the final fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This band was refreshing on this hot afternoon and well worth discovering in such a busy lineup. The guys from Royel Otis were one of my favorites of the day with their instinctive melodies and effortless charisma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Tim Snow for Osheaga<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n
PRATTS & PAIN<\/em> treated us to “Adored” and the unmissable “Heading for the Door,” which won over the skeptics, not to mention “Fried Rice” and “Til the Morning.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n