Royel Otis thought their Like a Version would FLOP | The Weekend Briefing with Tom Tilley

Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic make up the Aussie pop-guitar duo Royel Otis. They're currently in the middle of a sold-out national tour, before they head to North America for a month of shows.
In this chat with Tom Tilley, Royel and Otis talk about living the rock star life on tour, the process behind their debut album Pratts and Pain, and why they initially didn't want to do live performances.
The duo also reveal why they were so unsure about covering Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 2001 hit Murder on the Dance Floor for Triple J's Like a Version- which has since gone viral with more than 7 millions views on Instagram.
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[@tobymcflurry258]

Damn even Otis' speaking voice is soft and angelic

[@evanwarwick9455]

An interview that feels effortless shows the amount of prep that went into this Tom. Well done, love these guys.

[@abell5028]

love these boys

[@anaduarte503]

they are so great

[@trishkenrose9932]

My goodness you do a great job Tom. Your experience in CL and having done Like a Version with them was an added bonus. Royel & Otis are so likeable and I'm definitely exploring their back catalogue after this interview. 10/10

[@theresamilia]

I even love their speaking voices

[@The_Modern_Buddhist]

These guys are absolutely gorgeous in every way! Love their humility, and their soft but funny approach. Love them ❤

[@DaNeOMiTe313]

Definitive proof that not showing Royel’s face is intentional.

[@saku.544]

anytime they get asked how they met they're unable to give a proper clear answer lmfao it's so weird and awkward for no reason

[@lennythevilla6973]

The way I take it is they don’t want to tell the real story and just make up on the spot random stories. I find it pretty funny. Perhaps it’s true maybe it is a bit awkward but no matter what you listen intently if it makes sense or not.

[@_DN-xp4ro]

reminds me of twenty one pilots. it's all fun for me

[@jillians.9765]

This interviewer 100/10 wow great questions. Great redirection. Wow

[@jumpgenx2571]

Just got my tickets for the First Avenue show in Minneapolis!!!

[@MCsmileyyy]

So jealous! I hope they come to FL soon ❤

[@melissamartens4626]

Great interview, great music 🧡

[@LiSTNRnewsroom]

Glad you enjoyed listening to the chat!

[@jasonherling6504]

great interview

[@LiSTNRnewsroom]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@sarahdenise4326]

❤

[@dom-cee]

14:09

[@PlanetJujuu]

GIRLFRIEND? 😢

[@mandyl5]

😂❤

[@melissamartens4626]

😂

[@Mk-qt2bl]

🫡

[@bunbun9746]

Wow literally nepotism and rich people doing their things :)

[@therogue1542]

Who wouldn’t wanna do things that you love if you don’t have to worry abt other things

[@bunbun9746]

@@therogue1542 yeah happens most of the time (if only) to selected people who most of the times are already rich 💤

[@HearszAM]

Any excuse to use the word nepotism in your comment, huh? You probably use cliche terms like overrated and woke as often as possible too I'd imagine 😏