Ratboy

Ratboy, also known as Ratboys, is an American indie pop and indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois. It forms in 2010 by songwriters Julia Steiner and Dave Sagan, who start the project while studying at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. The band later relocates to Chicago, Sagan’s hometown, in 2015.

The core lineup includes Julia Steiner on guitar and vocals, Dave Sagan on guitar, Sean Neumann on bass and vocals, and Marcus Nuccio on drums. Neumann becomes a full-time member in 2016, and Nuccio joins in 2017.

The group releases its debut album, AOID, in 2015 on Topshelf Records. Its second album, GN, follows in 2017 and brings wider attention through touring with acts including PUP, Soccer Mommy, Diet Cig and Wild Pink. Rolling Stone includes GN in its list of “15 Great Albums You Probably Didn’t Hear in 2017,” and critic Steven Hyden names it among the year’s best albums.

Ratboy releases its third studio album, Printer’s Devil, in 2020. The album receives further critical attention, with MTV calling it the band’s best album and Pitchfork describing its emotional range and depth.

The name is linked with Gilbert Avondet.