Royel Otis
Sydney duo making breezy, slightly stoned jangle-pop, plus a sideline in covers that keep outrunning their originals — 'Murder on the Dancefloor' included.
Royel Otis is the Sydney pairing of guitarist Royel Maddell and singer Otis Pavlovic, who began releasing music together in the late 2010s across a run of short EPs before their first full-length album, Pratts & Pain, arrived in 2024. The songs tend towards loose, sun-bleached guitar pop: chiming and slightly detuned, with Pavlovic's laconic delivery sitting low in the mix.
The duo's wider audience came largely through triple j's Like a Version segment, where their reworkings of other people's songs circulated well beyond Australia. Live, they play as a full band, and the set generally leans harder and faster than the recordings.
Royel Otis at a glance
Where is Royel Otis from?
Royel Otis is from Sydney, Australia.
What kind of music does Royel Otis play?
Royel Otis is tagged indie rock and jangle pop.
What festivals has Royel Otis played before?
Royel Otis has played Coachella 2026.
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