Royel Otis

Royel Otis is an Australian indie pop rock duo from Sydney, formed in 2019 by Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic. Their music encompasses the styles of indie rock, new wave, pop rock, post-punk and psychedelic rock. Royel Otis released three EPs, including Sofa Kings, before their debut studio album, Pratts & Pain, was released in February 2024. The duo won four awards at the 2024 ARIA Music Awards. Their second studio album, Hickey, was released on 22 August 2025.