Ratboys Announce New LP “Singin’ to an Empty Chair,” Share Lead Single

The Chicago band’s Chris Walla co-produced sixth album will arrive on February 6 via new label home New West Records.

Ratboys Announce New LP Singin’ to an Empty Chair, Share Lead Single

The Chicago band’s Chris Walla co-produced sixth album will arrive on February 6 via new label home New West Records.

Words: Will Schube

Photo: Bella Peterson

October 28, 2025

Chicago rockers Ratboys have announced that they’re taking their talents to New West Records for their forthcoming sixth LP Singin’ to an Empty Chair, which was co-produced by Chris Walla and is set to arrive on February 6. First single “Anywhere” is an uptempo, energetic cut with wailing guitars and a gnarly drum groove providing the backdrop for vocalist Julia Steiner.

“A big, overarching theme of this record is my attempt to document my experience being estranged from a close loved one,” Steiner said. “The goal is to update this person on what’s been going on in my life and to try to bridge that impasse and reach out a hand into the void.”

Check out the video for “Anywhere” below, and pre-order Singin’ to an Empty Chair here.