Ratboys – Singin' To An Empty Chair Pink Cassette Tape

Ratboys – Singin' to an Empty Chair (Pink Cassette Tape) – Pre-Order November 20, 2026

Brand New & Available for Pre-Order! Scheduled for Release November 20, 2026, with Fast Shipping from the U.S. Once Available!

Experience the heartfelt melodies and irresistible indie rock energy of Ratboys – Singin' to an Empty Chair, the captivating 2026 album from one of Chicago's most exciting alternative rock bands! Presented on eye-catching Pink Cassette Tape, this special edition combines emotionally powerful songwriting, shimmering guitars, infectious rhythms, and warm country-inspired melodies into an unforgettable listening experience.

Originally released in February 2026 through New West Records, Singin' to an Empty Chair marks Ratboys' sixth studio album and another extraordinary chapter in their musical evolution. The special pink cassette edition is scheduled for release on November 20, 2026, offering fans a distinctive physical format for this acclaimed collection.

Featuring 11 unforgettable tracks, including "Open Up," "Know You Then," "Light Night Mountains All That," "Anywhere," "Penny in the Lake," "Strange Love," "The World, So Madly," "Just Want You to Know the Truth," "What's Right?," "Burn It Down," and "At Peace in the Hundred Acre Wood," the album delivers a captivating combination of indie rock, power pop, alternative country, and introspective songwriting.

Led by vocalist and guitarist Julia Steiner, Ratboys creates an unmistakable sound that blends beautifully expressive vocals with energetic guitar arrangements, melodic hooks, and deeply personal storytelling.

From the irresistible power-pop energy of "Anywhere" to the country-inspired charm of "Penny in the Lake," the album showcases the band's extraordinary versatility. The emotionally moving "Just Want You to Know the Truth" explores personal relationships and difficult conversations, while "Light Night Mountains All That" delivers an adventurous instrumental journey filled with unexpected musical twists.

Following their acclaimed 2023 album The Window, Ratboys reunited with producer Chris Walla to develop this remarkable collection. Recording sessions took place at a rural Wisconsin cabin, Chicago's legendary Electrical Audio studio, and Rosebud Studio in Evanston, Illinois.

The result is an album filled with warmth, honesty, humor, and musical creativity, exploring themes of distance, reconciliation, personal growth, and the complicated emotions that shape human relationships.

This special Pink Cassette Tape edition adds nostalgic collector appeal, making it a fantastic addition for fans who appreciate physical music formats and the distinctive charm of cassette recordings.

Perfect for longtime Ratboys fans, indie rock enthusiasts, alternative country collectors, and anyone who appreciates thoughtful songwriting and unforgettable melodies, Singin' to an Empty Chair deserves a place in any serious music collection.

Why You Need It Now

Bring home one of Ratboys' most emotionally powerful and musically adventurous albums on striking Pink Cassette Tape! Featuring 11 captivating tracks, heartfelt storytelling, irresistible indie rock melodies, and a collectible colored cassette presentation, Singin' to an Empty Chair delivers an unforgettable combination of musical artistry and nostalgic appeal.

Pre-order your brand-new Ratboys Singin' to an Empty Chair Pink Cassette Tape today! Scheduled for release November 20, 2026, with shipping from the U.S. when available.

Chicago's Ratboys have spent a decade building one of indie rock's most quietly devoted followings, with Julia Steiner's plainspoken lyricism and the band's easy command of alt-country textures earning them a reputation as one of the Midwest's most emotionally honest working bands. This pink cassette edition makes a fitting physical home for music this personal and unhurried, the kind of release that rewards the deliberate, tactile experience of hitting play on a tape.