Royel Otis is an indie pop duo from Sydney, Australia, consisting of Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovich. Since forming in 2019, their "spontaneous chemistry" has created a unique sound that blends bittersweetness and innocence. In 2024, they released their debut album, "PRATTS & PAIN," which reached number one on the Australian charts. Covers of songs like "Murder on the Dancefloor," which they performed on a radio show, sparked global interest, achieving a top spot on the US alternative chart and garnering over 220 million streams. They have established a strong reputation, winning four awards at the 2024 ARIA Awards, and have sold out over 100 shows worldwide. Their latest album, "hickey," reached number one on the charts in their home country, and they are rapidly establishing themselves as an indie rock band that symbolizes the 2020s, appearing at major festivals such as Glastonbury and Lollapalooza.