Ratatat
Electronic · US · Active since 2001

Ratatat

Crunchy harmonized guitars meet vintage synth grooves. It is instrumental music that feels like a victory lap through a neon-lit city at midnight.

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Formed in Brooklyn in 2001, the American duo Ratatat blends alternative rock and indie pop. The group features guitarist Mike Stroud and producer Evan Mast, who contribute to their sound through synthesizers, percussion, bass, and melodica. Signed to XL Recordings, the pair has established a distinct electronic rock identity, utilizing their multi-instrumental backgrounds to craft compositions that define their collaborative output within the contemporary music scene.

Our Catalog5 Albums · 2004 · 2015
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