Ratfink! Unveil Their Most Unguarded Tune Ever with “Gay Song”

Melbourne duo Ratfink! return with sophomore single “Gay Song” in the lead-up to their debut album WHEN U WERE MINE. High school friends Liv and Raph, who form the DIY pop act, continue to craft their sound in the walls of their Brunswick share house, blending lo-fi sensibilities with emotional intensity.

“Gay Song” is a radical divergence from the laid-back dream pop of “About Ya” to indie folk with unvarnished candor. The track is a coming out story that tells the tale of one girl coming to terms with being gay in a right-wing part of the world. The sparse arrangements and raw lyrics create a closeness that is difficult to escape.

With this track, Ratfink! aren’t merely building anticipation for their debut album — they’re staking a claim as storytellers who aren’t afraid to be vulnerable. “Gay Song” is a quiet success: raw, lush, and unflinching. For fans who relish confessional lyrics and homegrown integrity, Ratfink! are ones to watch.