Royel Otis is an Australian guitar-pop duo from Sydney, formed in 2019 by Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, known for their blend of indie rock, new wave, and psych-pop influenced music. They gained significant attention with their 2023 viral Triple J "Like a Version" cover of "Murder on the Dancefloor" and their 2024 debut album, Pratts Pain, which hit number one on the Australian charts. Their music is characterized by melodic guitar riffs, enthusiastic vocals, and a breezy, sometimes surf-rock-inspired, sound.
