Behind Royel Otis' cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor' for Like A Version

Royel Otis take you behind their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor' for triple j's Like A Version.
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[@girlbythewillow]

I really like these guys. No ego or desperate attempts to get attention. Just two mates who love playing music. Refreshing honestly

[@supremajullibeama6249]

My thoughts exactly!

[@chiefbologna5719]

One could argue covering your face with your hair is a desperate attempt at getting attention

[@bestdeath9995]

@@chiefbologna5719or the opposite

[@chiefbologna5719]

Typically, most who are trying to avoid attention don't do things that would bring attention to them. Like styling your hair a way that will definitely cause people to be curious about it. Bro out here looking like where's Waldo and his fans are trying to convince me he doesn't want attention when anyone with two eyes can point him out in a crowd@@bestdeath9995

[@mightybabyblues29]

Or is he copying sia?

[@Hylas67]

I would soooo crush on them in highschool in the 2000s. Nirvana vibes. They look so chill. The cover is amazing. Can't wait to hear more

[@lomarsweed6604]

Nothing like Nirvana, other than the faceless man's fruit punch colored hair.

[@comrade.cylinder]

there is nothing nirvana about them except the guy hiding his face behind his hair

[@DanielleA2023]

He has one of those god- given voices

[@Kaylajayne_]

They’re the most wholesome pair of artists I swear

[@darcyritt6179]

the man with the ~~golden voice~~

[@lyswiley4794]

I’ve been loving royel otis so much and they seem so down to earth

[@Teri.Dactyl]

They managed to make an already awesome song even better. It rarely happens for me but I like the cover version better! ❤🔥

[@dylanlopez6577]

I love Royel Otis but I’m still questioning every day if Leroy has a face

[@rebex7907]

It’s cousin It

[@ianfarrugia4495]

Schrodinger's face

[@GreenTimeWithBz]

It’s Sia!

[@Eline_Meijer]

some say he has the same face as Barry Humphries

[@joycemoore8135]

Cousin "It"

[@AnthonyEnriquez-q5e]

These boys are so chill, I got to hang with them after a show. Absolutely no big head about them , can’t wait to see how far they go

[@MrSaxbb]

Unbelievably talented! I love how some young artists are introducing songs of the past in an entirely new way to our current generation. Beautiful!

[@HeyThereJeremiah]

Love these guys

[@AshlynPaulson]

This is the best cover omg😍😍😍

[@ИдаСеменова-ч1п]

They make me so happy with their music🥰😆🎉

[@alfredgravy6375]

Top notch cover

[@sluzardo5879]

I am old skool and this def has a Disco vibe...I think they found their signature sound..His voice is perfect in this genre'.

[@obentti]

This guy's, they just broke the mold... AMAZING!!!

[@espes531]

In the olden days we sometimes had a lovely thing called a pre-chorus. Intro, verse, prechorus, chorus, second verse, prechorus, chorus, bridge, prechorus, chorus for example. Anyway thats the "you think you're getting away" part.

[@eedee2]

Hiding behind the hair is a riot

[@kventinho]

I have a crush on Otis...

[@Megan-1014]

Me too! Wait..which one is Otis? 😊

[@john-jx9li]

Yes same, he's so baby girl and fucking hot

[@saku.544]

don't we all

[@davidlabarr]

@@Megan-1014this got me lmao

[@Megan-1014]

@@davidlabarr Lol, good 🙂

[@radiolefantome8936]

Hey ,from someone from the 60,s that's still digging stuff,and this is 😎 .dance,,,that voice melted me..omyghost, it s sultry.

[@devanmoran]

great cover amazing

[@ByronGiant]

I genuinely hope their massive future popularity doesn't have a tragic outcome like my people in the 90's. I wish them the best in all ways.

[@ARTHURVANPAS]

The singer looks so much like andrew scott! Love the cover

[@theresamilia]

Love love love!

[@jenniferelliott5964]

Love you guys!! You’re so chill and have great vibes!

[@nomas1414]

Better than the original and I’ll fight anyone over that

[@Filminformer1984]

@@lucidvisions9965why fight? You both are right.

[@lucidvisions9965]

My apologies I meant fighting with you the cover is way better I mistyped 😂

[@fooooked]

absolutely right

[@rialimpe]

Better than any original song they have too

[@RonSwanson-mb8ml]

These guys remind me of her’s. I think steven and audun would be proud❤

my thoughts exactly 💯

[@daveg9541]

Love them wtf

[@girl_online_3000]

Next big thing in music fr

[@sekzods]

Aus producing some of the best music in years

[@h20xyg3n]

They're a likeable duo aint they!

[@valfromtexas999]

His look reminds me of early teen wolf Stiles and I love it! ❤❤❤❤❤😂😂

[@johnrussell1171]

These guys are good. But the fact that there is a talking sheepdog in the band is absolutely insane.

[@laurenandrews7790]

Believe was a good cover but this Like A Version did something to people’s brains 🤯🤩

[@Josh-py2pq]

🔥🔥🔥

[@bingotheraccoon]

I JUST finished an article about "shoegazers" and then there's these two, emaciated, scoliosis having, addicts. ❤

[@gime1945]

Great little interview. Would love to hear you guys try a cover of Jamiroquai's Cosmic Girl

[@oliverday8983]

please cover mojo - lady !!

[@ifryday833]

“I want to be Kurt Cobain” But I agree with his take on DMAS cover. One of the best covers

[@dertyp6767]

Nothing wrong with wanting to be Kurt Cobain! :)

[@tomtozer1975]

Cool hair, looks really good bro!

[@Brdatsun]

Solid mates

[@ivanmaguina4974]

🎸👍

[@user-mm7jn6bh6l]

❤

[@marinebymistake]

Did they cover it after watching Saltburn?

[@marcobiage8377]

Just watch the video and listen to what they're saying bro...

[@adamflores2615]

Definitely a toe tapper! 🕺

[@silvatenrisara]

gw kalo jadi emaknya langsung gw seret ke tukang cukur deh ini. Love the cover!

[@sasthesasquatch]

i wanna see his faceeee ):

[@nickpurdy]

Need a music video with Andrew Scott and Sia playing the boys

[@billrhea]

Your version is so much better

[@ev4n.f_s]

i swear i saw otis in a play with stc

[@Asapyo93]

Kurt Cobain over here

[@Asapyo93]

@@SJ-xg4mz thanks captain obvious

[@Asapyo93]

@@SJ-xg4mz sure

[@Asapyo93]

@@SJ-xg4mz 🤣

[@carlosarguello2931]

Serious Cobain vibes with Aussie twist and I’m here for it. Such a cool groove and so catchy

[@mu5hshro0m]

He did too the dmas cover

[@mu5hshro0m]

Top*

[@SJ-xg4mz]

People who comment on Royel's hair are so cringe 🤦🏻‍♀️ What does it matter how he wears his hair or that he covers his face. No he's not a wannabe Kurt Cobain. Royel always covers his face for anonymity or whatever other reason he has. It's nobody's business. I'm sure he doesn't give a shit about bitter losers who have nothing better to do with their time than making dumb superficial comments about haircuts online.

[@vomo8322]

People like making fun of cringy hairstyles, it's not that deep

[@Harley.1]

loool.. says the bitter loser who has nothing better to do with their time other than to make bitter complaints. the irony.

[@Pandazio]

looks like a moron if hes doing it for anonymity he should wear a mask

[@davidbotsford9139]

Cover his face of anonymity? Dudes rocking pink hair😂😂

[@SJ-xg4mz]

@@davidbotsford9139 Covering his face has nothing to do with his hair colour. Many people dye their hair pink. Not many people will recognise him without knowing his face. He doesn't want his face on the internet, in media, on billboards, public screens, posters etc. Even at gigs he tries to cover his face coz people take pics. People should just leave him alone and respect his decision. He can wear and dye his hair however he wants. He can cover his face if he wants to. Like I said it's really nobody's business. He's a talented musician and they make great music. That's all that matters.

[@juliawilliscroft2069]

Nah this is better than DMAs Believe like yeah it’s bloody good but this my favourite

[@KumikoYandurey]

He guy one the left has vibes of your Tyler Joseph (twenty one pilots)

[@73aeonblu]

Guitarist wants to be Kurt 🤣🤣

[@SJ-xg4mz]

No he doesn't!! He always covers his face with his hair for anonymity!! Respect his privacy and stop making assumptions about someone you know nothing about!!

[@TravisSmith-f1q]

@@SJ-xg4mzwhy are you arguing with every person in the comments lol

[@misemefein100]

@@SJ-xg4mz Why not just get another band member to do interviews then? It being pretentious on steroids

[@OAnIncurableHumanist]

@@misemefein100 there's only two people in the core band

[@john-jx9li]

Otis is so hott

[@loumorales72]

Too cool to show my face😂

[@SJ-xg4mz]

He's cooler than you that's for sure. Some artists want to stay anonymous. Some do that with hair in their face, others with masks etc. So how about you respect their decision to do that instead of writing rude comments about somebody you know nothing about.

[@nahbrahh]

It’s definitely an anonymity thing. His hair isnt in his face in his day to day life

[@kiers8136]

@@SJ-xg4mz are you going to reply to everyone defending these people that dont know who you are and never ever will know who you are, i get being a fan but shut the fuck up

[@DanDunfordRSM]

That dude should get his hair out of his face

[@MFK1967]

I need a blonde wig to hide behind

[@artstar5994]

Get a haircut! (Just kidding). Why does the best music come from outside the U.S? And what does that say about the U.S? Conclusion... Foreign countries seem to celebrate all different types of music and artist. Where as America just seems to forcefeed one type or genre of music. and basically ignore the rest. Well... The rest is what we want!

[@b320man]

need subtitles to know what they’re saying

[@maxpowers4436]

Open ur ears

[@MikeWilsonn]

nah just chill and you'll understand

[@jfktoffee1878]

Love the version but stop trying to be too cool with the orange grungy hair over the eyes...unless thats the way you really are and I apologize!

[@nahbrahh]

Thats just leeroy for ya

[@jfktoffee1878]

😂 no problem!

[@jfktoffee1878]

​@nahbrahh love it!

[@SJ-xg4mz]

What is wrong with you!? Nobody covers their face to be cool!! He always covers his face to stay anonymous!! Stop assuming things about someone yoy know nothing about! Also, Royel is cool either way, he is nice, humble and doesn't have a big ego. Please respect his privacy and just enjoy their brilliant music!

[@alex7435]

I think it’s more a SIA vibe than anything

[@sallylees467]

What's wrong with the orange hair guy?

[@SJ-xg4mz]

Nothing is wrong with him! He always covers his face with his hair for anonymity.

[@sallylees467]

@@SJ-xg4mz ohh okay, kinda weird but I also get it. I think he was shy or didnt like the way he looked or something

[@imXstoopit]

Kurt cobain actually not dead

[@Harley.1]

How’s the haircut? 🤣💀

[@Eric_In_SF]

These poor kids look so uncomfortable in their own skin and for chrissake the one dude won’t even show his face on another note. It’s kind of crazy seeing kids today. Look back at the 2000s with nostalgia like us kids in the 2000s looked back at the 70s, it’s kind of funny that they think they’re being retro like Nirvana or other alternative bands from the 90s and 2000s that were really just copying the nostalgic feeling of the 70s :-) at least I can put on my old wardrobe and look pretty cool .

[@JTeezi]

These guys are absolute w⚓️s

[@matty_isthemotto]

Could probably use a hair cut aye

[@SJ-xg4mz]

No. He always covers his face on purpose. And that's fine.

[@matty_isthemotto]

@@SJ-xg4mz cringe

[@SJ-xg4mz]

Your comment was cringe, yes!

[@internetcommenter6145]

Don't be like that, Matty. Need more artists doing stuff like this it's fun.

[@matty_isthemotto]

@@internetcommenter6145 you can't be serious

[@johnmurphy9127]

Love the cover but they both sound like they are stoned or not very bright?

[@GWAREBEL]

dawg. show your face lol not necessary and not cool at all tbh

[@TyLouis-l8f]

Still doesn’t come close to touching the original track. 😅

[@coletanner5193]

FYI..Rage is a record breaking video music TV program on ABC TV thats been showing music videos only for 37 years(since 1987) on the weekends in Australia..BTW I had to look this up and also looked up if MTV still existed! 🫢 It does..They took this song I thought was ok, nothing great and added more background..hopefully within 5 years they will play this with horns and a full orchestra

[@kylephipps1078]

Man hiding behind the hair is not the move.

[@アセマ]

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