Roo AOTD #47 Royel Otis

By Daniel Karasek | March 21, 2025

All aboard the hype train for Bonnaroo 2025! Only 83 days until we are all on the Farm again, can you believe it? It’s coming up fast and we can’t wait to be dancing with all of you at Bonnaroo! Today’s Artist of the Day is the one and only Royel Otis. Learn more about the artist below. Don’t forget to check out all of our artist spotlights! Thank you for reading these posts!

Artist Biography

Royel Otis, the Sydney-based indie pop duo, has swiftly become a standout act in the Australian music scene. Formed in 2019, the collaboration between vocalist Otis Pavlovic and guitarist Royel Maddell was described by Pavlovic as “the collaboration he’d been chasing his whole life.”

Their debut EP, Campus, released in October 2021, introduced listeners to their breezy, surf rock-inspired sound. The 2022 single “Oysters in My Pocket” marked a significant evolution in their musical style, showcasing their growth and artistic maturity.

In February 2024, Royel Otis released their debut studio album, Pratts & Pain, which debuted at number one on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart. The deluxe version, PRATTS & PAIN – It Ain’t Over Til It Ends, dropped in October 2024, featuring new tracks like “Til The Morning,” “Claw Foot,” and “Merry Mary Marry Me.”

Their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor” for Triple J’s “Like a Version” in January 2024 went viral, reaching number one on the US Alternative Radio Chart in June. A subsequent cover of The Cranberries’ “Linger” in April 2024 became a global hit, entering the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2024.

In November 2024, Royel Otis signed with Capitol Records, marking a significant milestone in their burgeoning career.

With their infectious melodies and authentic chemistry, Royel Otis continues to captivate audiences worldwide, solidifying their place as one of Australia’s most promising musical acts.