Ratboys - Singin' to an Empty Chair (Cassette) dream pop On the sidewalk outside of

On the sidewalk outside of the famous house on the cover of American Football

rap and a host of collaborator

faxing a car alarm

which lovingly processes spectral female voices into vaporised R&B and smudged 2step garage

bringing them to the attention of the national DIY scene

Ratboys - Singin' to an Empty Chair (Cassette) dream pop On the sidewalk outside ofCassette Green New West Records (2026) US Despite its title, Ratboys new album Singin to an Empty Chair is not defined by whats missing. Rather, its the beginning of an important dialogue with a close loved one, vocalist Julia Steiner finds herself estranged from. The music on the bands sixth studio album its first for New West Records fills the space that person left behind with 11 songs showcasing Ratboys at the peak of their powers twangy,