<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[R.A.T.S]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your go-to hub for music and pop culture insights, from local beats to global stars.]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:19:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ratsmag.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Track Of The Week: James Blake 'Make Something Up']]></title><description><![CDATA[Track of the week this week comes from James Blakes 2026 album release of Trying Times. Though it was a tough decision to single out a favourite, i have landed on track 5 'Make Something Up'. Built on muted drums, warped vocals and rough-edged guitars, Make Something Up  feels intentionally a bit all over the place, in a good way, like it’s finding its feet as it goes. It’s James Blake at his most open, pulling things back while also leaning further into that indie-rock sound. Lyrically, it...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/track-of-the-week-james-blake-make-something-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cab8da595b1ffbde1e89b1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:20:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_ad2da8e91f854cc8994f93b0064e0140~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New EP Release: Florence Road  'Spring forward']]></title><description><![CDATA[A release I'd like to spotlight this week comes from Irish Rock band Florence Road,  with their latest EP Spring Forward. This Ep, released March 27, pulls together a collection of songs about love, in the words of the band that 'lives in that space between love, loss and the slow realisation that not everything you lose was meant to stay.' The release features four tracks, from top to bottom:  Hanging Out To Dry, Miss , Rabbits can Swim, Storm Warnings. Spring Forward is the second extended...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/new-ep-release-florence-road-spring-forward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca9d4b595b1ffbde1e39da</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:41:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_85281a7b2cb04e87b587314134ce92c7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_703,h_638,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track Of The Week: Raye (Feat, Hans Zimmer), 'Click Clack Symphony']]></title><description><![CDATA[Is there anybody doing it quite like Raye has been, with the ultimate collaboration of Hans Zimmer for the latest pre-release from her upcoming album 'This Music May Contain Hope' dropping March 27. Click Clack Symphony  follows in the footsteps of 'Where is My Husband! ' and 'Nightingale Lane' , the first two releases from the album that gave exactly the right amount to get everybody hooked for the full track list drop. In Raye's words this song stems from the feeling of being an introvert...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/track-of-the-week-raye-feat-hans-zimmer-click-clack-symphony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c535b9bf7953dab527f092</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:58:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_3d520a90a72d455b96d92a1fb6e3f0a4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_695,h_696,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track Of The Week: KNEECAP 'Smugglers &#38; Scholars']]></title><description><![CDATA[In honour of St Patrick's day this past Tuesday, it's only right that Track of the week goes to celebrating the Irish language. And the top spot for keeping Gaeilge  alive in the industry today has to go to Belfast trio KNEECAP. Kneecap recently dropped two pre releases before the full release of their upcoming album 'FENIAN' , out April 24. The singles consist of 'Liars Tale' and 'Smugglers &#38; Scholars'. Out of the two, despite being the lesser streamed track, Smugglers &#38; Scholars has to be...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/track-of-the-week-kneecap-smugglers-scholars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc1cc67b6e8ecd667c9fbc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:32:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_4c587fa5e3c444c0ac86d9e004e1766c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_702,h_701,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single release: Beattie 'On My Mind' ]]></title><description><![CDATA[London born artist Beattie, released her  latest single of  'On My Mind'  this January. On My Mind  is an alternative/indie track with emotive and reflective lyrics and a stripped back instrumental. The lyrics of the track explore lingering thoughts of past relationships and the turmoil between moving on and remembering. If this sounds like a song you relate to, or at least can pretend to, then definitely check it out. The singer/songwriter and producer is definitely an upcoming artist you'll...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/new-release-beattie-on-my-mind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b7e10c7a34d5f0ef6c31ee</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:12:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_01113d3030e847a6875092dd50b5ab12~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_698,h_699,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry styles Returns: Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally ]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's safe to say that a teenage obsession with Harry Styles remains firmly intact in my 20's and this release only solidified that. As a chronic song skipper I will happily say this album had zero skips on the first listen.  As a matter of fact, I started this article the minute I finished a full listen through, as I felt it was vital that everyone else experiences what I just did. I apologise to the fandom for taking a step back for the past four years but I am indeed drawn back in for this...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/harry-styles-returns-kiss-all-the-time-disco-occasionally</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ac2a2829fc34c427938df9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:01:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_835fc47e5fe843268001e0e8fe779395~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_697,h_688,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track of the week: St Blush 'Bruce']]></title><description><![CDATA[Track of the week this week comes from Derby based five piece band St Blush, with their latest single release of 'Bruce'. This track serves as a homage to Bruce Gaines, a significant figure to the band members and the Derby music scene. The loss of Bruce inspired the lyrics to this song as he was a mentor to the bands singer, Bobby. Bobby continues to credit Gaines for shaping the bands and artists who inspire St Blush. The lyrics to this track come from a collaboration of the band and...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/track-of-the-week-st-blush-bruce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9b5cc7fac2e2861fb7a06</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:29:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_e9010ed2a7cd4e5bb26e4d312a3aeed8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_699,h_697,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track of the week: Absolute Treat 'Bonnie']]></title><description><![CDATA[Absolute Treat are a Toronto based pop group who blend disco, rock, and R&#38;B into the most danceable sound. The band is led by queer artists Natalie Panacci (vocals) and Julia Wittman(vocals and guitar). Throwing it back to 2022 with Bonnie, a track that came with their debut album 'Dilettante' that went big in the Toronto pop music scene.  However, it wasn't until the moment that was the release of Jacob Tierney's Heated Rivalry, Ifyyk, that the 2022 song Bonnie  went global as it was...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/track-of-the-week-absolute-treat-bonnie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a86feaffff75773eba095a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:11:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_d8679b8c29324bcb8704b38c3271dce1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_698,h_698,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midlands: March Gig guide ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's a few gigs coming up for March that you'll want to check out! Only Notts - 6th March 2026 - The palais A one night music event celebrating local talent in Nottingham This event is also for a good cause, alongside spotlighting Nottingham's artists the proceeds from the night go towards local charity's supporting mental health. This includes Summit Up, who support individuals who have been subject to long NHS waiting lists by funding real therapy, including CBT counselling and structured...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/midlands-march-gig-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699efa00cc8956d3eb466878</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:06:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_0f0799c5cb0141aca9d7023115e0eccb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track of the week: Fred Again.., Jamie T 'Lights Burn dimmer']]></title><description><![CDATA[This collaborative release comes as the third installment of Fred again..'s series 'Brandon's Night out', following HARDSTYLE 2 and scared. The series features actor Brandon Bendell's nightlife adventures, with each single release and music video adding a new component to the plot. This final part, with the assistance of Jamie T, creates an immersive blend of the tracks energy alongside the visual story telling. Fred again..'s inspiration behind the series and the release of 'Lights Burn...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/track-of-the-week-fred-again-jamie-t-lights-burn-dimmer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699ee312dcfe76b0f2d22f6b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:23:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_e4720ed104e646c68ef564a754614ea4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charli XCX: 'Wuthering heights an all original movie soundtrack]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the words of Charli XCX this albums mood is that of a 'tortured romantic' focusing on the visceral, emotional and often brutal elements to this story. This past Valentines weekend delivered a double cultural moment: a fresh adaptation, or more so an interpretation, of Emily Brontës 1847 classic of Wuthering Heights and alongside that Charli XCX's first album release since the pop culture movement that was Brat. With "Wall of Sound", "House", and "Chains of Love" serving as the main singles...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/charli-xcx-wuthering-heights-an-all-original-movie-soundtrack</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698db57e548e5a4bbd3251a6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:20:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_f30c8526d5bc48e1b8b4763b05c8ceff~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Release: Mumford &#38; Sons 'Prizefighter'   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Albums announcement in October of 2025, this Friday, on the 20th of February Mumford &#38; Sons are set to release their sixth studio album that they've described to be "Serious and Playful, sometimes bruised and always hopeful". Featuring collaborations with Hozier, Chris Stapleton, Gracie Abrams, and Gigi Perez. Prizefighter  is delivered as a 14-track LP, co-produced with Aaron Dessner following up from their March 2025 album Rushmere. The Album Prizefighter  Features collaborations...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/upcoming-release-mumford-sons-prizefighter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699461e27e0fff32961468d8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:05:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_1998697aebe74bf3aa4154f38533b418~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_771,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beginning Local:  midlands upcoming gigs and music releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporting local artists is more important than ever and id like to start extremely local with gigs within and close to my hometown of Derby. Emerging artists bring creativity and vibrancy to our communities. I want to draw your attention to the midlands electric music scene and upcoming gigs you'll want to attend and some releases you wont want to miss. Upcoming and recent Releases The Last Orders - "There She Goes Again" Releasing on 20.02.26 produced by @benharper_producer and mastered by...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/beginning-local-exploring-derby-s-music-emerging-scene</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d22dbbdb7a40d88d88e87</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:58:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_d01e23de8bb7485284e8f3776daacae7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_820,h_822,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track of the week : Sombr/ Homewrecker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sombr, Milo Manheim, Quen Blackwell For 'Homewrecker' Music Video This week I'd like to Spotlight an artist who's talent goes without saying, recent recipient of the Grammy award for New artist, Sombr. Released last week on February 5th, Home wrecker has played on a loop in my mind ever since. Exploring themes of forbidden desire through an all star lineup music video featuring a western inspired face off. The music video stars Quen Blackwell and Milo Manheim as a complicated lovers dynamic...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/support-local-artists-the-best-gigs-this-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d174c9d500dd3ed0e4aa0d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:09:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_108ef196494041f9971515a06c0fcc92~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_647,h_822,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Cultural Milestone for Global Latin Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[The only thing more powerful than Hate is Love This Past Sunday 8/02/2026, The Super Bowl was back to see the Patriots versus Seahawks, and Spoiler alert if you're a fan of American Football, The seahawks took the victory. But Despite the actual Sport, I want to talk about the Half time show, which no offence to the players is all I tune in for. This year came with a lot of controversy and discussion surrounding Apple music's chosen performer of Bad Bunny, or his full name Benito Antonio...]]></description><link>https://www.ratsmag.com/post/upcoming-global-music-stars-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d174bf71e97e5ea3328cac</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:09:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5410b7_369168b0db1045e897556e073c589bc7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_736,h_736,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah McAuliffe </dc:creator></item></channel></rss>