Emerging alt star Ratbag has unveiled a new live performance video series highlighting songs from her debut EP, Why Aren’t You Laughing?
The first episode features the track ‘Rot in Love’, setting the stage for a unique journey through each band member’s world.
The series, which promises an episode every other week, kicked off in the whimsical setting of Slug’s Grove. Future episodes will explore the environments of Ratbag’s other bandmates, Deemo, Fritz, and Eugene. The artist shared her creative vision for the series, noting, “for these performances, each video was shot inside the home of the band member I wrote it alongside: Fritz played the synth lines for ‘Exit Girl’, Slug sluggishly stumbled upon the riff for ‘Rot in Love’, etc. Although after their last… incident, I’ve been playing with a temporary band. I hope you’re ready to explore more of my world, though much of it remains uncharted, so don’t stray too far.”
‘Rot in Love’ is a highlight from Ratbag’s critically acclaimed EP, which also includes tracks like ‘Dead End Kids’, ‘Exit Girl’, and ‘Rats in My Walls’. This EP effectively blends music, art, and theatrics, creating a distinctive experience for listeners. Ratbag herself is responsible for the artistic direction.
The artist has quickly gained international recognition for her innovative approach to music and performance, drawing praise from industry heavyweights and media outlets such as Zane Lowe, BBC Radio 6 Music, and NME.
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