Blue Smiley - return LP gregory uhlmann You don’t have to be

You don’t have to be a music industry insider to know that there’s currently a desire for ‘90s revivalism

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and a very specific blend of midwest instrumental math rock a la Ghosts and Vodka or Pele—all while channeling the raw energy of a hardcore show

Ratboy introduces new Ratboys fans to the band’s beginnings while also raising a toast to those who’ve been there from the start

Ratboys’ dynamics still beautifully thread together the kinds of intimate folk songs and devastating alt-country tracks that fans have come to expect from them

Blue Smiley - return LP gregory uhlmann You don’t have to beOn return, Nowells hushed vocals settle deeper into the bands tapestry, like an iridescent thread that catches your eye at just the right moment. Features fold out poster + new art from original cover artist Emily Daley on the dust sleeve.