Ratboys are hitting the road in 2024, folks! They’ve got their bags packed for a spring U.S. tour that kicks off on March 28 in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s a full-blown trek across the states, wrapping up on April 13th in Madison, Wisconsin. And guess what? They’re not stopping there—they’ll be jamming out at some killer music festivals too, like Primavera Sound in Barcelona and Solid Sound.
Now, let’s chat about their latest tunes. Ratboys dropped ‘The Window’ in August 2023, marking their fourth album release. And talk about a buzzer-beater—right before we said goodbye to 2023, they made their national TV debut on ‘CBS Saturday Morning.’ They performed the album’s title track, and, man, did they rock it. Before that, in 2021, they served up ‘Happy Birthday, Ratboy,’ a mixtape of sorts with some old gems and fresh takes on tracks from their 2011 ‘Ratboy’ EP.
Oh, and if you’re into listicles, ‘The Window’ snagged a spot on Pitchfork’s “The 37 Best Rock Albums of 2023.” That’s right, these indie rockers from Chicago are turning heads and tuning ears. But enough about that—let’s dive into their tour schedule.
Ratboys:
– They’re starting the party in Japan with a handful of gigs from Shinjuku to Suginami.
– Then it’s back to the U.S. for that sweet, sweet tour, hitting up cozy venues from Zanzabar to UW Memorial Union.
– Festival season? They’re on it. Barcelona’s Primavera Sound and Solid Sound at MASS MoCA? Check and check.
And there you have it, the skinny on Ratboys’ upcoming adventures. Catch them if you can, and who knows, maybe you’ll see them on another morning show or snagging more spots on those end-of-year lists. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open, folks.
