The band follow their debut single, ‘Roses’, and a breakthrough year on the Irish live music scene. ‘Roses’ received support from Clash, Dork and Under The Radar.
The band say: “‘Say!’ is about escaping a manipulative grasp and realising you don’t actually need to feel the way that person makes you feel. It’s about regaining strength and power, and the triumph of getting to a place where you’re no longer affected by their cruel nature. This song isn’t about suffering, it’s about overcoming.”
Jamie Kierans, Zoe Jordan, Matthew Lucas and Stevie Healy wrote the single. Kierans produced it with Alessandro Di Camillo. Kierans also directed the video, which was shot by Grace Dempsey and Kate Globa and edited by Dempsey.
Pretty Ugly is a five-track EP recorded at Camden Studios in Dublin. It explores the highs, lows and contradictions of early adulthood, covering friendships, relationships and self-discovery. The band pair bright melodies with darker, emotionally charged lyrics.
The band have built a following through live shows, including appearances at Electric Picnic and All Together Now.
BABYRAT have the following live dates lined up:
- 13th November – SHINE x BBC INTRODUCING presents DON’T SLEEP, Belfast
- 27th–29th November – Other Voices Music Trail, Dingle
- 30th December – NYF, Dublin
- 15th January – Eurosonic, Groningen, Netherlands
- 23rd February – Dolan’s Kasbah, Limerick
- 24th February – Róisín Dubh, Galway
- 25th February – The Grand Social, Dublin
- 26th February – Savoy, Cork
- 4th March – Dublin Castle, London
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