Royel Otis are an Australian guitar-pop duo from Sydney. The band was formed in 2019 by Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic. They released three EPs, including Sofa Kings, before their debut studio album, Pratts & Pain, was released in February 2024.
Royel Otis | |
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| Origin | Sydney, Australia |
| Genres | [1] |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Ourness |
| Members |
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| Website | royelotis |
History
editRoyel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic had known of each other around the Byron Bay area before Pavlovic sent Maddell some demos in 2019, with Pavlovic claiming this was "the collaboration he'd been chasing his whole life".[2] The band's name is a combination of the first names of Maddell and Pavlovic, respectively.[3]
In October 2021, the duo released their debut EP Campus.[4] This was followed in August 2022, with Bar n Grill.[5] Their third EP Sofa Kings, released in March 2023, peaked at number 43 on the ARIA Charts following its physical release in July 2023.[6] Their song "Going Kokomo" was included in the EA Sports FC 24 soundtrack.[7]
In October 2023, the group announced the release of their debut studio album Pratts & Pain, which was released on 16 February 2024.[8][9] In January 2024, the duo received attention for their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's song "Murder on the Dancefloor" on the Australian radio station Triple J,[10] which reached the ARIA Charts in February.[11]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [12] |
UK Sales [13] |
UK Indie [13] | ||
| Pratts & Pain |
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10 | 87 | 21 |
Extended plays
edit| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | |||||||||||
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| AUS [14] | |||||||||||||
| Campus |
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— | |||||||||||
| Bar n Grill |
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— | |||||||||||
| Sofa Kings |
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43 | |||||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certification | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [15] |
CAN Rock [16] |
IRE [17] |
NZ Hot [18] |
UK [13] |
UK Indie [13] |
US [19] |
US Rock [20] | ||||||
| "Only One"[21] | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Campus | |||
| "Without U"[21] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Oysters in My Pocket"[22] | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Bar n Grill | |||
| "Bull Breed"[24] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Motels"[25] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Kool Aid"[26] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sofa Kings | ||||
| "I Wanna Dance with You"[27] | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| "Sofa King"[28] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | —[A] | |||||
| "Going Kokomo"[30] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Adored"[31] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pratts & Pain | ||||
| "Fried Rice"[32] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Heading for the Door"[33] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Velvet"[34] | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| "Murder on the Dancefloor" (Like a Version) | 35 | 29 | — | 14 | — | — | — | 41 |
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Non-album single | |||
| "Foam"[35] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pratts & Pain | ||||
| "Claw Foot"[36] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Linger" (SiriusXM Session) | 61 | — | 79 | 11 | 84 | 17 | 94 | 16 | Non-album singles | ||||
| "Nack Nostalgia"[37] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Awards and nominations
editAIR Awards
editThe Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Royel Otis | Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year | Won | [38] |
| Sofa Kings | Best Independent Rock Album or EP | Nominated |
APRA Awards
editThe APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Otis Pavlovic & Royel Maddell | Emerging Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | [39] |
ARIA Music Awards
editThe ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sofa Kings | Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist | Nominated | [40] |
J Awards
editThe J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Kool Aid" | Australian Video of the Year | Nominated | [41] |
Rolling Stone Australia Awards
editThe Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Royel Otis | Best New Artist | Nominated | [42] |
Notes
edit- ^ "Sofa King" did not enter the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number 33 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart.[29]
References
edit- ^ "Royel Otis: Australia's next breakout indie heroes". NME. 19 February 2024.
- ^ a b Williams, Sophie (31 January 2023). "Royel Otis are bringing a radically positive vision to Australia's guitar scene". NME. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ^ Lochrie, Conor (3 March 2023). "Get To Know: Sydney's dreamy guitar-pop duo Royel Otis". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ^ a b Grogan, Louis (October 2021). "Royel Otis: Campus – EP Review". Vinyl Chapters. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ^ a b Gera, Amar (August 2022). "Track By Track: Royel Otis Talk Us Through Their Sophomore EP 'Bar N' Grill'". Life Without Andy. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ^ "Taylor beats Swift". ARIA Charts. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ^ "The EA SPORTS FC™ 24 Official Soundtrack". EA Sports. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ a b Major, Michael (5 October 2023). "Royel Otis Announce Debut Album Pratts & Pain & Share New Single 'Fried Rice'". Broadway World. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Pratts & Pain - Album by Royel Otis". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ Singh, Surej (19 January 2024). "Watch Royel Otis cover Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder On The Dancefloor' for 'Like A Version'". NME. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart - 12 February 2024". www.aria.com.au. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Royel Otis songs and albums | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- "Linger": "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 17 June 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1789. Australian Recording Industry Association. 17 June 2024. p. 4.
- ^ "Canada Rock - July 20, 2024". Billboard. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Peaks in the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart:
- "Murder on the Dancefloor": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- "Linger": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of August 10, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ Peaks on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart:
- "Murder on the Dancefloor": "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of May 25, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- "Linger": "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of August 10, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Royel Otis bask in a sunny yet lovesick groove on "Without U"". The Line of Best Fit. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Royel Otis Share New Single 'Oysters in My Pocket'". Broadway World. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Royel Otis Go Gold With Sophie Ellis-Bextor Cover". The Music. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Royel Otis Share New Single 'Bull Breed' & Announce 'Bar N Grill' EP". Broadway World. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Royel Otis Release New Single 'Motels'". Broadway World. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "NEW AUS MUSIC PLAYLIST: Our Favourite Tunes Of The Week". Music Feeds. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Royel Otis share new single 'I Wanna Dance With You' and announce third EP". NME. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Song You Need to Know: Royel Otis, 'Sofa King'". Rolling Stone Australia. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Rock Airplay: Week of August 10, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "ROYEL OTIS Going Kokomo". Film Freeway. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ Papathanasopoulos, Vasili (19 July 2023). "Royel Otis Unveil New Single 'Adored'". Milky. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Tommy (5 October 2023). "Royel Otis Announce Long Awaited Debut Album, Share "Fried Rice"". Ghettoblaster. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (7 December 2023). "Royel Otis Share Indie Pop Booster 'Heading For The Door'". Clash. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (12 January 2024). "Royel Otis Have Shared A Brand New Single, 'Velvet'". Dork. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (16 February 2024). "Royel Otis Have Shared A New Video For 'Foam'". Dork. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Royel Otis Share Music Video For "Claw Foot"". Music Feeds. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "ROYEL OTIS Share New Single "Nack Nostalgia" + Glory to Glory Tour This Fall — Hashtag Magazine". Hashtag Magazine. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more". Mumbrella. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Check out all the nominees for the 2023 J Awards". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees". Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.