Royel Otis Kills Their Cover of 'Murder on the Dancefloor'
It never ceases to amaze me how the songs of the past can sometimes enjoy a second day in the sun (that are sometimes even bigger than the first!) because of their involvement in a piece of pop culture or entertainment. Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)" was back on the charts almost 30 years after it was released because of playing a key part in the most recent season of Stranger Things. I remember the first time my sister, who is 8 years younger than me, asked me about a Nirvana song. It was 2013 and its inclusion in the game Rock Band was why it was on her radar, despite being only two and a half years old when Kurt Cobain passed.
With its prominent placement in last year's absolutely bonkers movie Saltburn (SLUUUUURP!), Sophie Ellis Bexter's "Murder on the Dancefloor" is back in rotation for many of us trying to do something to distract from our seasonal depression. So what better time for Royel Otis to throw an entry into the spectacular ongoing Like a Version cover series with their approach to the song.
Their new album PRATTS & PAIN is out February 16th. The band are about to embark on an almost sold out Australian tour before hitting the US this spring for their first ever North American headlining tour. Want to check them out? Dates and links to tickets can be found here.
Royel Otis North American Tour 2024:
April 20 - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving TX
April 21 - The Resonant Head, Oklahoma City, OK*
April 23 - Amsterdam Bar & Hall, Saint Paul, MN*
April 24 - Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL*
April 26 - Longboat Hall, Toronto, ON* LOW TICKETS
April 27 - A&R Music Bar, Columbus, OH*
April 28 - Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights, OH*
May 1 - Racket, New York, NY* LOW TICKETS
May 2 - Johnny Brenda's, Philadelphia, PA* LOW TICKETS
May 3 - DC9, Washington, DC* SOLD OUT
May 4 - Cat's Cradle, Carrboro, NC* LOW TICKETS
May 5 - Shaky Knees Festival, Atlanta, GA
May 8 - Parish, Austin, TX
May 9 - Rubber Gloves, Denton, TX*
May 11 - Meow Wolf Denver, Denver, CO*
May 15 - The Rebel Lounge, Phoenix, AZ*
May 16 - The Roxy, Los Angeles, CA LOW TICKETS
May 18 - Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco, CA*
May 20 - Mississippi Studios, Portland, OR*
May 21 - The Pearl, Vancouver, BC*
May 22 - Tractor Tavern, Seattle, WA*
May 24 - BottleRock, Napa, CA
May 26 - Boston Calling, Boston MA
*with Girl and Girl