Ratboys - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@michaelsmith9102]

I saw them open last night for the Decmberists. We were all blown away by how good they are. B/w the three of us, we must’ve seen 200 shows and this opening act stands out above all of them.

[@BlackberryJohn]

Aside from having the album of the year, this band is just so damn endearing in every way. Rooting for them so hard, they deserve all the happiness and accolades.

[@T-Shire]

That bass line on 'Black Earth, WI'... (chef's kiss)

[@BurnedKernel]

I swear KEXP and Audiotree just knows what I've been listening to. Whenever I find a new band to obsess over, they upload a new video just weeks after

[@d3mdgpat460]

Amazing you find it before time! They are my guide

[@kbusby4824]

Congrats to my fellow Illinoisans. Here's to your continued success. Only just found out about you thanks to Robert Plant asking about your music in a Madison music store.

[@albumreviewwithgregpotters8095]

I am completely addicted to this band. Discovered them on July 2nd 2024 (where have I been) and I cannot stop listening! It's been a while since a band hit me between the eyes like this!

[@gonzaloviqueira8131]

0:47 Morning Zoo 4:27 t's Alive! 8:15 The Window 12:46 Black Earth, WI 21:25 Interview

[@jfilatov]

Black Earth, WI is the song of the decade!

[@GeraldWeinand]

I love the Rutles

[@ejparas8492]

With no exaggeration and only the fullest of sincerity, ratboys is one of the best live bands working today. Every set is 10/10. The sheer musicianship on every song, ugh, so good. Black Earth, WI’s outro is just bliss. And they sound awesome here on KEXP!

[@VioletMused]

I saw them live for the second time over the summer and they are amazing live! wished I could have come back the next day I was so fired up

[@ses-ei7oc]

I just saw them open up for The Decemberists. So good!

[@rjtheoret]

Same! Great energy.

[@pizzannn]

Cheryl Waters always bringing the best to the program

[@CloudSturgeon]

Music Mother to the world

[@max_n95]

Their album last year was flawless. Julia's got such a great voice and "Black Earth, WI" is especially next-level--just a masterclass in keeping an instrumental break / guitar solo interesting.

[@Danvandam15]

Black Earth, WI was my favorite track of 2023

[@gochuckyourself1892]

They made it to KEXP! Been waiting years for this!

[@joecormier4242]

I saw them open up for PUP almost 5 years ago. Been a fan ever since. Love to see them whenever they generate some buzz.

[@VioletMused]

@@joecormier4242 this is also the first time I heard Ratboys, opening for PUP. really happy to see them moving up in the world

[@a.schweighardt]

Great pocket drummer

[@softboyband]

We've recently had the privilege to open for Ratboys. They were so good, and really friendly!

[@matureyoungman]

Happy New Year! I'm older, balder, gayer, wiser, and I'm here, queer, and _ready_ to hear!

[@victorwilliamoliveira7698]

Gostei

[@MrWriteright]

I hope Ratboys receive the same attention this year that boygenius received last year. Ratboys, as a band, are so underrated. Keep up the good work! Thank you KEXP.

[@mediacioneducativadesdelas4743]

Te quiero mucho Ratboys

[@sacpig6839]

I listened once... mixed feelings, twice.. Liked more. Third time through and I really enjoyed this set. So glad that KEXP introduced me

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

The tone in the guitar solo around 15:30 . . . oh, wow. That's killer. Great songs, great performance! And the sounds at 19:30 . . . Man!

[@GuitarHunter-lv7sq]

Dry, annoying, and awful bending !

[@DannyHauger]

I'll be watching this session for years! Thanks KEXP for being part of the Rise of Ratboys! I am looking forward to one day following their fascinating footsteps. The Window was the best album of the year!!

[@eddieallinson5]

Late to them but I’m obsessed. New favorite band.

[@Krustenkaese92]

let me thank the ratboys for their music

[@irotinmyskin]

You are welcome.

[@a1mbient]

Ok, you can proceed with thanking them now.

[@omarapacanadhih]

They are magnificent. You can hear their warmth, happiness and bond permeating the sounds Notice Julia's smile at 12:20 as she realizes that the following 9 minutes will be a pure bliss!

[@philbarker8219]

As always, the drummer is on a different planet !! Wonderful set Ratboys and KEXP thanks a million.

[@a_green_clearing]

They're having so much fun & so am I! Thanks, ratboys

[@theawesomeone60]

Her explanation of the song the window is so touching I could cry

[@2hardbackrub743]

I did.

[@StopSayingLiterally]

Fantastic performance and a superb album. It's inspiring when a talented, hard-working band gets the attention they deserve.

[@TheEXCALIBUR17]

Midwest emo feel

[@ryanfaircloth5562]

They opened for Guster in Ft. Collins, CO in November 2022 and they were awesome. Was my first experience with them. Much success in the future!

[@tobiasblackmoar]

No.1 album of last year ♡

[@a1mbient]

These guys are solid and only keep getting better as they go. Hope they have a lot more fuel in the tank left as a group..

[@Icyicedcoffee]

I saw them live at Tokyo and that was really legit. Love them

[@roob2221]

I gotta see these guys live.

[@rajsagar7]

Killer set - affecting sound, sick vibe. Great chat too - KEXP is a treasure, and this is no doubt, another band to keep watchin.

[@loganswiss6903]

Great, amazing band! Much love from Switzerland ❤❤❤❤

[@stephanierising4368]

Love your music🎉 Come to Santa Cruz & Monterey CA ❤❤❤

[@jenbloom6848]

First time hearing them and now I’m a forever fan!

[@TheDotyboy]

Wow! I remember seeing Ratboys play a show with my friends, The Rutabega at a Notre Dame dorm room years ago!

[@devindailey598]

yall rule

[@RPGabe]

17:17 dude nailed the assignment

[@pollinatorsband]

Fire!!

[@rscreepin]

BEWARE: DO NOT WATCH IT! I randomly watched this a few months ago and I cannot listen to anything else other than these ratboys ever since

[@heynowls3058]

Happy I found this band. Tight!

[@oscarabello2739]

Exelente banda 😊!!!👌

[@krakow95]

This sounds like a real live performance. No autotune hopefully.

[@Theinfamouscoryj]

Drop everything and see them live

[@bjpearce3415]

RATBOYS FOREVER❤

[@franky_spankyy]

Nah that hi-hat bell fill at 16:35 was nuts

[@KrisKhunachak]

GO RATBOYS

[@dennissalisbury496]

Real music, a great show.

[@dikavionics]

...awesome, awesome, awesome!

[@marswillrule2431]

a band that can play!

[@semifixtion]

We need more Dinosaur Jr.-esque epic jam solos!

[@aubreyxengland]

ratboys crushing it. This was so good!

[@hallrecords5122]

One of the best records of the year for sure!

[@2hardbackrub743]

Julia of Arc

[@RJWSuffolk]

New band to me, excellent. Reminded me a bit of Hopalong.

[@javakidnyc1]

The Window was a recent find and is one of my top albums of the year. The band's work with Chris Walla is magic. Hope to see y'all in Austin at some point in '24.

[@airst8695]

Holy crap! That is such an awesome session!!!

[@oliverbaker829]

neil young grateful dead rip t shirt is crazy need that so bad

[@hustler3of4culture3]

Bob mould reminiscence. 🤟

[@es330fizzy]

🙌

[@paultrombetta]

In on name alone

[@agentxchannel6640]

warmest wishes from K R O N O N A U T.

[@kludgybrains3459]

Always appreciate a country rhythm guitar intro

[@David-hl6mr]

Julia's got a Rutles badge on, the Prefab four, that's so funny! Thank's Julia you made my day. Keep Calm and Barry Wom.X

[@cg8208]

Seen them live like 7 years ago in a little venue in Turin Italy great band

[@rj113909]

Not Sean wearing a Katya shirt! 💀

[@cheekfacefactory9258]

ratboys imho

[@xos]

okay but what's Cheryl's favourite kind of bean? How about her favourite volcano?

[@combs08]

Ratboys forever 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@АлександрКорнеев-ч5э]

Cool I like name of the band, because own rat. It's a girl, but Ive been owned two ratboys some time ago

[@andrewlents9513]

She reminds me a lot of Victoria Williams. They both have that little twang in their voice.

[@TempleOfTheMartyrs]

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