Ratboys

Ratboys
Background information
Origin Chicago, Illinois
Genres Indie rock, post-country, indie folk, emo
Years active 2009 (2009)–present
Labels Topshelf, Swerp
Members
  • Julia Steiner
  • David Sagan

Ratboys are an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

History

Ratboys began in February 2009 with the release of a song titled spiderweb 2/8/09. Two years later, Ratboys released their first EP titled Ratboy.[1]

In May 2014, Ratboys released two songs, Space Blows and Collected.[2]

On June 9, 2015, Ratboys released their debut studio album via Topshelf Records titled AOID.[3][4][5] The band embarked on a 30 date tour across the United States in support of the album.[6]

In June 2017, Ratboys released their second full-length album titled GN on Topshelf Records.[7][8]

Band members

  • Julia Steiner - vocals / lyrics, guitar
  • David Sagan - guitar

Live Members


  • Sean Neumann - bass, vocals
  • Marcus Nuccio - drums
  • Ian Paine-Jesam - drums
  • Evan Loritsch - drums

Discography

Studio albums

  • AOID (2015, Topshelf)
  • GN (2017, Topshelf)

EPs

  • Ratboy (2011, Swerp)
  • GL (2018, Topshelf)
  • GL (8-Bit Version) (2018, Topshelf)

References

  1. ↑ Sacher, Andrew. "Ratboys releasing debut LP on Topshelf, touring". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  2. ↑ Lemanski, Mary. "Live Review: Ratboys at Beat Kitchen". Music Connection. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  3. ↑ Caruso, Drew. "Ratboys Stream Debut LP, 'AOID'". Under the Gun Review. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  4. ↑ Davidson, Eric. "Listen: Ratboys – AOID Album Stream, Plus Tour Dates". CMJ. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  5. ↑ http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=110336
  6. ↑ Frometa, RJ. "Chicago's Ratboys Announce Summer Tour Dates 7/4-8/5; Debut LP 'AOID' Out Now on Topshelf Records". Vents Magazine. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  7. ↑ Helman, Peter. "Stream Ratboys GN". Stereogum. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  8. ↑ Bloss, Joseph. "Ratboys' new album GN proves the world needs more "post-country"". WXPN. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
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