The band shares several virtues with 90s alt-rock there’s a sense of homage to early Wilco (for whom they were slated to open last spring), with melodic hooks and satisfyingly full guitars that recall mainstream hitmakers like the Foo Fighters and Third Eye Blind, all while trading in emo consciousness. Ratboys’ songs flaunt a flirtation with country, using slide guitar in tandem with traditional rock techniques to add nuance to their indie foundation. Their 2020 album Printer’s Devil captures that energy in the recordings, pairing unconventional lyrical topics with rewarding musical payoffs. Their stage presence and palpable camaraderie, fronted by lead singer and guitarist Julia Steiner, is effervescent and undeniably fun. For a while, the country-tinged Chicago indie outfit Ratboys’ greatest strength was live performance.
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