Bootleg Rascal will bring their Oti tour to Long Jetty Hotel on Friday, September 13.
Their latest release, Oti, sees the band recall the vibe of earlier work akin to their debut EP Psychotica.
Leaning into sun-soaked reggae and dub-infused grooves, the track also pairs as an endearing tribute to guitarist Jimmy Young’s son, Otis, who is affectionately called Oti.
“Oti kind of evolved into an ode to my son, Otis River Young,” Young said.
“It touches on the father-son connection we share and the infinite love I have for him.
“As a parent watching your little creation grow and develop is a pretty surreal experience and, in my case, has led to a lot of self-reflection and realisation, which the song delves into as well.
“The music itself I think really channels the vibe of early Bootleg Rascal, particularly the song Overflow from our debut EP Psychotica, with that classic Australiana reggae indie-rock feel, and a touch of dub.
“We were also super stoked to have our good friend Danté Knows feature on it as well.
“His verse really was the icing on the cake the song needed.”
Since their late-2012 inception, Bootleg Rascal have released a slew of singles, two EPs and three albums, all of which were warmly received globally by critics and fans alike.
Multiple tracks and videos have been supported by Spotify, Apple Music, MTV, Rage, NME, The Line of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, and added to high rotation on Australia’s largest youth radio network triple j.
Bootleg Rascal has played multiple sold-out headline shows in France, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, the USA, New Zealand and Australia.
They’ve also regularly appeared on major Australian festivals including Falls Festival, Big Pineapple Festival, Lost Paradise, The Hills Are Alive, Festival of the Sun and Party in the Paddock.
In 2024, the group has been largely working on new material in the studio, and also toured the east coast with good friends Coterie and South Summit.