Royel Otis
Royel Otis is an Australian indie pop 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 sophomore studio album, Hickey, was released on 22 August 2025.
How Critics See Royel Otis
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
hickey
2025
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 69/100 across 6 reviews.
Royel Otis's hickey arrives as a sun-soaked, lo-fi ode to young adulthood that leans into both vulnerable storytelling and danceable indie-pop, earning a measured but favorable rec...
hickey
2025
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Royel Otis's hickey arrives as a sun-soaked, lo-fi ode to young adulthood that leans into both vulnerable storytelling and danceable indie-pop, earning a measured but favorable rec...
