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

Royel Otis cover Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor' for triple j's Like A Version.
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[@triplej]

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[@Ben_0000]

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[@user-qr3db2li3s]

This^^^!!!!🎉

[@birdcosmik111]

❤

[@peachfreude]

Up on spotify when???

[@David-rw7gh]

It's online via Spotify!

[@girlbythewillow]

Why is this so ridiculously addictive

[@matheussanches6964]

Theres something about the dude’s behaviour, he kinda pulls you into the song

[@andrewdevlin6587]

It gives off the same energy as the DMAS like a version of Cher, both go hard 👌🏼

[@flamingflesh5976]

@@matheussanches6964 He's so babygirl, and his voice is so clear and smooth aaaaa

[@matheussanches6964]

IKR! hahahaha its as if the dude was mating hahahahh @@flamingflesh5976

[@Mario_11]

@@matheussanches6964definitely

[@alanna1087]

his voice is so unique. it gives such a 2000s indie rock vibe!!

[@willburney456]

YESSSSS

[@quentinfowler9093]

is it just me or does calling something unique then relating it to something kinda contradict….. (i like it too not trying to be rude)

[@jobro9390]

@@quentinfowler9093I can liken two authors while they are still unique, don’t you think?

[@quentinfowler9093]

@@jobro9390yes all individuals are unique and can be compared. but they chose the least unique “vibe” from the time period. He’s got a great voice that is considered unique because i haven’t heard anything like it before not because it reminds me some other style or genre. so over all i disagree

[@Itwas2007]

Yes, he sounds like every indie rock band around 2005-2007.

[@King_NL]

I love the introvert charisma of the singer

[@chosentobedifferent6242]

How does the charisma of somebody determine if they are an introvert or extravert?!!

[@theMiltonrb]

PHOEBE BUFFET LIL BRO

[@chosentobedifferent6242]

@@theMiltonrb Explain your statement, please, instead of just using incomplete phrases. How do I know what you are even talking about??

[@lizbeth.gonzalez]

Agreed!!!! It’s so cute

[@aracelipenelope]

@@chosentobedifferent6242 Puede ser que sea extrovertido pero la forma en la cual se desenvuelve al cantar, la posición de su cuerpo, su mirada, su ropa, todo indica que es introvertido

[@emiliajonsson1891]

There is something so charismatic about this guy’s voice

[@margaritakmp]

and also he's so fkn hot

[@DichardSwagBoss69]

Am I the only one who thinks he sounds 12? 😂

[@savannahmonahan3683]

@@DichardSwagBoss69it gives Mac miller vibes. The dude has a sound that I can’t describe other then talented af

[@DichardSwagBoss69]

@@savannahmonahan3683he sounds like a 12 year old

[@marko1395]

It's also partially how effortless it seems to him. Can't not love it.

[@ashleighmemmolo2868]

need this on Spotify asap so I can listen and also lock my phone at the same time

[@mrsamjohnston95]

Just KZbin to mp3 and drag it to your library

[@ehibble]

Unpopular opinion, YTmusic > Spotify

[@murrenpower2513]

Play song, close phone, open phone play song again, close phone, put screen on and hit play! You’re welcome

[@jamesmarshall1567]

will be on spotify in a few weeks they said

[@mulanomula]

it'll be on all platforms at January 29th

[@CollegeMusic]

Get this on Spotify!!!

[@emilybalcerak7861]

please!!!!!!!

[@TheGadgetbadger]

Tidal, amazon, Spotify the lot ASAP 😂

[@oleksiiparkhomenko44]

yeeeah

[@Gdurnsbkf]

Just got added!

[@patrikkolek1196]

its there now !!!

[@BebeKnockout]

I just CANNOT resist a singer that doesn’t perform. Just sings. It’s so refreshing. I mean I love all that dancing licking the microphone doing faces and all that as much as the next guy, but my god it’s nice to just watch someone singing a song without ACTING and being so performey.

[@lisatangkai]

otis standing there as if something else just caught his attention, seemingly completely half-assing the entire song and yet belting out the vocals so effortlessly clean, not a single note that's off, absolutely magnificent

[@RadiantWebsites]

Right? This is so accurate.

[@MrEL91N]

He sounds great but don’t forget this is produced and edited with multiple takes to get the best sound.

[@user-ki5fj9yp6d]

​@@MrEL91Nit's live on radio

[@user-vg1tt3vg9y]

​@@MrEL91N So confidently wrong

[@MrEL91N]

@@user-vg1tt3vg9y confidently correct. Look it up.

[@skye1550]

his voice scratches my brain in all the right ways

[@JTeezi]

His voice reminds me of a pre pubescent girl. Absolutely 💩

[@Je_ku]

Good, deep, scratches.

[@dylanjk5946]

Yea sorry Sophie he did it better

[@jacobcastle2741]

checkout Briston Maroney

[@mcelliejohnson1992]

The nonchalant vocal slaying is what’s doin’ it for me ❤

[@MA-zg2pz]

No chalants 😊

[@toobcheck]

He is hot 😏😏

[@michaelsmith5115]

​@@MA-zg2pz pinch my salt reference?

[@dylanrexbaker]

It’s insane 🤯

[@alexherndon9995]

Liam From Oasis Vibes

[@user-ej6ti1ld8p]

I’m 70 years old but fan-girling for this band and cover.

[@MattyHCAFC]

That guitarist just chugging away bringing the groove, what a fantastic cover

[@ausmusicscene]

danced around my castle naked to this.

[@fernhausluv44]

*dances vengefully and with an unbridled naked lust*

[@katedaniels9020]

Same 😂

[@biketickler65]

Edged an aristocratic family to this

[@Hannah_Klttn]

Slurped bathwater to this

[@Filminformer1984]

Fingered my best friend’s sister while her aunt irma visited for this.

[@paulallen6992]

These guys are very technically proficient musicians. The drummer especially kills this. Also, great work on the mixing.

[@nataliebaker4528]

yes agreed

[@lomuus]

I dont know what it is, im dont know anything about music and i generally don't pay attention to individual instruments in songs but the drummer hypnotized me all the way through the song

[@asaphtalmor3019]

but why no bass?

[@harryarmstrong7238]

​@@asaphtalmor3019 pretty sure the keys are covering the lower range so you wouldn't need a bassist necessarily

[@Bumholewizard]

@@asaphtalmor3019the original has an awesome bass line, definitely a shame it’s not included here

[@caleb700]

I love how seamlessly he can switch from singing to sing speaking and its just so flawless. His tone and pitch are like always perfect. It's incredible and so interesting and makes for such a lovely vibe.

[@tylerwinfrey3703]

I have listened to this an unhealthy amount of times. So. Damn. Good. 😭

[@rosc0e581]

Same here, it’s getting etched into my brain 😂

[@HearszAM]

I always find it incredibly refreshing when artists cover songs where the original wasn't released in the last ten years. Great cover!

[@seatedovation4982]

It’s super popular now tho, so it’s certainly a strategic song to sing

[@Heroesrules1994]

Its number 12 on the ARIA Charts this week thanks to being included in the film Saltburn. Very timely choice.

[@MonticArckeys]

It's in Saltburn so I don't think too much digging up went into it

[@haydencooper_]

I do too but this is possibly the biggest LAV cash grab attempt ever if you realise how much this song has been popularised again 😂 it is one of the least refreshing like a version choices ever.😬 I would've refused to cover it. Post your comment in the Peking Duk and Julia Stone 'fall at your feet' video. That was a refreshing cover and it kills this one.

[@newearthling1111]

@@haydencooper_I totally understand where you are coming from. But I had never heard of Triple J, or Royel Otis before this cover. Now I have been listening to all of the different covers on this channel. Love it. Sometimes, popular music brings in fresh energy and new fans.

[@kathleenjessop]

Absolutely perfect vocal match for this cover - they could not have picked a better song for his voice (and range)

[@juanjoserodriguezpalafox513]

Auto tune

[@jens2049]

Tf ​@@juanjoserodriguezpalafox513

[@carter4597]

Agreed

[@birilol]

@@juanjoserodriguezpalafox513you don’t even know what that is and how it even works

[@parko3327]

Backhand that compliment gurl hahaha

[@eagleking48]

Otis has such a dope timbre to his voice, a childlike purity with an effortless charm. Stellar work, mate

[@erbsndspoices]

I've never heard of Royel Otis but this cover absolutely bangs

[@vitorcampos2314]

Bro this hits fucking hard, that core indie rock guitar + high vocals, amazing

[@OneForTheNorth]

Hard, seems easy?

[@retr0_nation389]

I lost count on how many times I’ve had this cover on repeat 😅

[@liznicole1466]

At least 100 times 😂

[@MissPhilemon]

His voice is so effortless 😭 I love his vibe

[@hboleto]

Unpopular opinion: This is better than the original

[@devilsposterboy]

i think everyone feels the same tbh

[@bluejayjess1939]

Lol yeah I'm normally all for the original but in this instance I think they made a great song amazing!

[@Riders241]

That's not an unpopular opinion

[@reypires4361]

He beated her on her own game

[@dorotamakarzec5491]

I think it's pretty popular

[@Juleslifeinpics]

Am I the only one who's listened to this 100 times already?! Such a banger! Thanks Royel Otis! ✨

[@paulienow5820]

It's on loop about 3 hours each day. I think that it is an amazing cover. They are superb...... That voice!

[@videochef9747]

Same ❤

[@Formedras]

Nah, Alt 98.7 (KYSR-FM) listeners in the Los Angeles area have been hearing this all the time in the last week or two, whether they want to or not. (They should, of course, it's amazing.)

[@bjpgm1233]

I’ve actually listened to to it 126 times

[@sully273]

I heard this song for the first time today. Needed to know who's voice was behind this awesome song. I have you beat at 100 plus lol 🤪

[@benjaminmoore8688]

Otis’s voice breaks my heart and builds it back together bigger and happier than ever before with every lyric he sings.

[@Megan-1014]

👏🏻 He is amazing!!!

[@muffinfiend7398]

I respect that they stuck with the original lyrics and didn't change them to things like "girl, just come along". A confidence that wouldn't have been present 10-15 years ago.

[@PieOfEpicness]

I remember listening to a male band cover 'I Kissed A Girl' by Katy Perry twelve years ago, and they changed boyfriend to girlfriend, so it became a song about a guy cheating on his girlfriend rather than a woman exploring her sexuality :/

[@myronmcneal260]

​@@PieOfEpicness wait.. so you'd rather she cheat??

[@Fishywethole]

I imagine he simply loves the song and never thought to change a single lyric. Are you hoping hes gay or something and why does that matter?

[@RyeziHD]

@@PieOfEpicnesswho gives a shit

[@Duvli]

@@PieOfEpicness You don't like men exploring their sexuality?

[@Cunnyfuntstunts]

Royal Otis just hits this song different. Even their swag hits different it's like they're not trying to impress anyone but they killed this

[@NAWWWDEDE]

Holy shit this is good. This might be the best like a version we've seen for a while.

[@jaja-wg3si]

The van mccan's and artic monkeys ones are my fav

[@jaja-wg3si]

Besides this one

[@ryanwbl5157]

​​@@jaja-wg3si PUP's Like a Version of "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" hits like that for me.

[@kathleenjessop]

MUNA did an astonishing cover of 'My Heart Will Go On" and Peach PRC's version of 'Everytime We Touch' deserves an honourable mention, too.

[@estherlilly101]

Literally cannot stop putting this on repeat

[@--Paws--]

He has such an airy voice, it so ethereal, like an echo.

[@flamingflesh5976]

I NEED A 10 HOUR VERSION OF THIS PLS!!! I've been rewatching this again and again for days HELP 😭

[@marlunch]

Me too

[@eryckaferretiz2424]

Such a sick way to cover that song. It totally brings a different vibe which is refreshing but totally pays tribute to it as well! Just WOW.

[@callummoodley6311]

That snare is perfect 🤌✨️

[@whisperofrobocop3215]

О дааааа👍

[@jamesreed2888]

Ikr??? I'd like to get into drums but don't know the second thing about them. How would you get that sound?

[@nicholaslengyel]

Its partly because hes playing on an expensive kit that already sounds good. The other part is how the drums are recorded and mixed. Drums are great! Good luck with your music making. ​@jamesreed2888

[@TentinQuarantino_]

Australia is so cool. They’re always both 10 years ahead and 20 years behind everyone else. And their animals are amazing and their people are attractive. I fell in love with INXS, Men at Work, Crowded House, Powderfinger, Grinspoon… Back to Olivia Newton John

[@emmagee1990]

I love that non-Aussies love this!

[@TcSomers]

Incredible rendition of the song. Also just enough reverb to enhance the track and not make it feel cheap, excellent work on the crew all around. Also mad props to the guitarist for really giving it all, and the engineer for letting that all shine through. Just a fun listen. I love you all..

[@sydneytabor9752]

Needs to be on Spotify ASAP PLEASEEEE

[@AL-dy1lj]

Instant mood lift, amazing cover

[@BrentusMusket]

that last chorus where royel starts backing, 'on the dancefloor' and otis gives him a side eye just as he's singing; 'you better not kill the groove' :D

[@3catbros]

I am so addicted to this. And possibly in love with Otis. Omg 🤦‍♀️

[@BFDIDavidFan69]

What a great cover!

[@alexandrahullahuppy5765]

What a voice,what a music… It makes me so happy ,I feel this …

[@user-xi6zd5kt4i]

I'm convinced this cover is laced with something. It's legit too good.

[@mimaaly]

im loving that 2000’s music is making its comeback this singer has such a nice fitting voice as well.. very addicting

[@FoardenotFord]

10/10 cover - guitars, drums, synth, vocals-everything was killer

[@INEEDANEWACCOUNTNAME]

Proof that bangers survive.

[@azulacido]

This version makes me feel exited ❤ and happy

[@anangsss]

i can clean entire house while listening to this on repeat 🕺🏼

[@sammontesdeoca5240]

Omg yes! Same lol

[@emilycooper5016]

To be this early to what is surely one of my new fave like a versions

[@jjxshua]

same 😭

[@dylanturner2063]

i think this cover is gonna really blow up. love royel otis

[@cloebe]

the vocalist face the whole time: 🥱 me, all through out the song: 🕺💃 😭🥹😁

[@juliotheepic]

This radiates energy in so many ways, you have no idea.

[@lukecoltman1018]

Just glad these lads are getting the recognition they deserve, unreal band!

[@VoodooAsparagus]

AMAZING! This is an absolute banger

[@lyuliling4919]

So good!

[@RubiCosimaRiviere]

And I know bangerzzzz, I know bangerzzz ❤

[@Ladynumb186]

Royel, we listen to you from Peru 🇵🇪 (Latin America) from Radio Doble 9. We wish you great success!! You have an incredible voice, hugs!!✌🏻😁

[@jlaw7842]

I like the original for sure. But WOW!! This is incredible! Incredible is not a strong enough word! His voice is so beautiful, hypnotic, I could listen all day. And the way he sings/performs so nonchalantly and relaxed I can't stop watching and listening. I am completely in love with this cover. I can listen to his voice singing this song 24/7! Hypnotic is one of the words I have heard people use to describe his voice and I agree! I think I am in love! Congratulations to Royel Otis! Wonderful!!

[@jordanmcmaster4765]

This is like one of those magical music moments that surpasses insane talent (which they absolutely have) and incredible song writing (which it absolutely is). Looks like the Royel Otis felt it too. Amazing cover!

[@josecarloscardona]

OMG I need this on Spotify! I'm such a fan of Sophie Ellis Bextor and this cover completely honors the original version!

[@Miyukified]

The same here

[@royelotis]

It's up on Spotify now!

[@andrewgoodbody2121]

God I think it's far better and I was there for the first one haha

[@ellisnicholson5914]

I’m sure it’s the way he says dance floor that makes my ears happy 😂😂

[@Kaylanesss]

Absolutely obsessed with his voice

[@HeyThereJeremiah]

These guys are marvelous. Always excited for them and I can’t wait for the upcoming album 🥳

[@DJpepable]

Discovered these guys with this cover. What a cool voice! Multiple songs are on repeat!!!

[@johnboy0008]

As intense as the vocals are, the instruments are beyond fantastic.. what a gifted band….

[@gabimussack]

they killed this cover, reinventing this song so naturally. something about live covers just cures the soul 💌 can’t wait to hear more from them - love from LA

[@DillyBlue]

I was listening to this like "it sounds like if Murder on the Dancefloor was a New Radicals song" and then I remembered this song was written by Gregg Alexander, lead singer of New Radicals!

[@katinlove]

U rigght!

[@liam3284]

That makes so much sense

[@bef2993]

Whatttt! No way! That’s awesome haha

[@JoeliVidiri]

Co-written

[@DillyBlue]

@@JoeliVidiri Of course! Wasn't my intention to imply otherwise!

[@lyswiley4794]

The way I’m obsessed with this!! I neeeeed this on Spotify yesterday 😫

[@danrandall3302]

it'll come out like a month after its been put on youtube

[@sebastiaanladan8886]

It’s out now guys

[@danrandall3302]

@@sebastiaanladan8886Liam Gallagher pfp!

[@robertBLDP]

the drummer is so brilliant at 1:56

[@clarelw]

I was getting ready for bed and decided to listen to this. Now I’m wide awake and can’t stop dancing around in my room

[@BloxburgByDesign]

We can all thank creepy Oliver for this masterpiece

[@user-mh5mq5jd6s]

Hottest 100 number 1 2024 !!!! I'm calling it now ❤❤❤❤

[@user-ux5wh4qj1h]

Yes, yes, I'm supporting you😅

[@el-eezkori4l7.77]

A Great Version, This One hey , Greetings From Mexicali Baja Mex.

[@taneishaelise9664]

been waiting patiently for these boys to get the recognition they deserve!!

[@jamieeglowstein5649]

one of the best covers on like a version!!!!

[@arkadiuszrogala1359]

Damn his voice and delivery are perfeft

[@ljoellie]

DAMN! I’ve listened to this more than 10 times on repeat now.

[@samwmenz]

The amount of times I watched this today. Legendary cover

[@GroovyKitKats]

This is an amazing cover! They keep that groove strong. Amazing singer, drummer is solid, love it

[@johnm3438]

God damn that linger cover got me here, whoever does their sound and levels is incredible. The drums, vocals and everything sounds so on point and complementary to one another

[@alexcontreras6103]

The way they arranged the main Chorus is so much better, loved that they added it to the intro and an extra towards the end. The original only plays the main chorus 3 times.

[@iluvsnooker07]

Glad someone noticed it, just keeps a continuous tempo. love how on the 3rd chorus they kinda paused and burst in with the drums. class!

[@bartoszKasperek]

They didnt wanna to kill the groove 😊

[@yehheapsmadaybut]

It's how a lot of pop songs are arranged now.

[@Gvcp117]

He’s so handsome omg 😍😍😍😍

[@neilkermack6509]

Have had this on repeat all day. Spotify ASAP please!

[@TheStoneMaidens]

I can't stop listening!!!

[@wendhyrodriguez1472]

Such a fresh rythm and tune. I'm keeping this for a lifetime.

[@vman7321]

What a groove

[@anna_step]

Day by day I love this version more and more. Back here for a week 🤍

[@cycedclone6935]

I'm glad the world finally realizes the 90s was ALWAYS where it was at love the vibe. The apparel the vintage instruments the tarnish. I'm here for it all!

[@dewaldo7]

I could listen to this all day. His voice pairs so well with this song, it's magic 🎩 ✨️

[@_MJ_x]

This is SUCH an excellent cover 🔥 can't wait to have this available on all platforms hopefully

[@SlowSlowSloth]

Probably the best one since DMA's cover of Believe.

[@papagibbles]

Best since the “Baby Come Back” cover by Ocean Alley.

[@federicocunese]

Can't stop listening to this... best cover in triple j history.

[@ObiesieMaduegbuna]

Keep coming back to this. Love this cover so much

[@avahopewell8951]

Please PLEASE chuck this on streaming - I’m actually begging you so bad 😫😫 this is bloody phenomenal

[@Maddie-kz6lp]

One of my fav songs when I was a little girl!! This cover makes me feel very happy :)

[@johnthetreader]

Man I can't stop listening to this, it's just amazing 🎶🎶

[@elizabethrose5333]

Y'all this cover releases 29th of Jan on Streaming Services

[@chloeshaw8605]

This is elite. I loved the original but oh my god I’ve had this on repeat and can hands down say this is now my favourite version. Such a vibe. Immaculate! This is the song i needed to welcome me to the new year

[@arludisalcoreza2560]

prayers had been answered, thanks u for putting it on spotify

[@AnsisCers]

This song is just timeless masterpiece. And the cover-spot on 🤌 great job

[@joeldetail]

absolutely the best, I listen to it all the time 😍