Ratboys

"Only toward the conclusion does its true twang reveal itself, but the song rocks all the way through." - NPR

"The sumptuous licks of guitar and Steiner's honeyed vocals tell an intimate story from Steiner's childhood — the song is a perfect example of the special, personal nature of their music." - The Fader (on "Control")

"The track’s narrative is firmly rooted in reality, but the way that Steiner sings of 'visions of big machines transformed' and 'sloping mountains,' it feels almost fantastical." - Stereogum (on "Control")

"The band creates a wonderful medley of acoustic inspired indie rock layered with fuzz, melodic narrations, and hauntingly catchy melodies." - Under The Gun

"You’ll want to listen over and over just to hear Julia Steiner’s voice, but you’ll soon too get invested in the stories she weaves over the course of the album." - Culture Collide

"The breezy guitar hooks allay all worry." - Nerdist

Julia Steiner and Dave Sagan draw influence from the likes of Sheryl Crow, Jenny Lewis, and Kim Deal in their marriage of emo and country counterparts, upholding their melodic, intimate sound. Stereogum acclaims the band's writing on the record for its ability to "blur the line between the personal and the conceptual." GN offers a compilation of storytelling in its personal accounts of sorrow, elation, and learning experiences. The duo kicked off their tour with Mother Evergreen, All Get Out, and Diet Cig starting June 30th at their record release show at Schubas in Chicago, IL.

RIYL: Rilo Kiley, Pinegrove, Girlpool, Hop Along
TRY: #2, 3, 4

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