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Ratboys' New Album Tackles Estrangement and Community Support

2/7/2026

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Ratboys released their sixth album, Singin’ to an Empty Chair, on February 6, 2026, featuring 11 tracks that blend folk and pop-rock.
The band explores personal relationships and societal issues, referencing Julia Steiner's therapeutic exercise to process estrangement and emphasizing community support in Chicago via inclusive shows.
Songs like 'Open Up' and 'Burn It Down' address emotional struggles, with the latter inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Ratboys released their sixth album, Singin’ to an Empty Chair, on February 6, 2026, featuring 11 tracks that blend folk and pop-rock.
The band explores personal relationships and societal issues, referencing Julia Steiner's therapeutic exercise to process estrangement and emphasizing community support in Chicago via inclusive shows.
Songs like 'Open Up' and 'Burn It Down' address emotional struggles, with the latter inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement.