Very excited to welcome Julia Steiner of Chicago’s very own Ratboys to the show. We talk about the origin of the band in South Bend, Indiana and the evolution in Chicago. Making music, the 10th anniversary of Happy Birthday, Ratboys and so much more. And of course, we discuss the things she loves about Chicago!

Time Stamps:

2: We are here with Julia Steiner from Ratboys

5:40: You go to Notre Dame and meet Dave. Who brought up playing music together first?

7:20: South Bend isn't an indie hotbed, how'd you find your community?

8:40: Natural progression to writing your own music?

11:30: Have you seen Get Back/did it resonate with you?

13: Was recording music together another natural progression?

14:30: How'd you end up in Chicago?

18:30: Was it scary to tell your parents you were going to do music full time?

20: What's it like revisiting Happy Birthday, Ratboy?

23:40: Did any themes show up in revisiting the album that you hadn't thought of in the moment when you recorded it originally 10 years ago?

26: What are you currently working on/what's your creative process like?

28:45: Do you feel like Printer's Devil is an evolution from your old work?

35: How complex was it behind the scenes canceling tours and everything associated with Covid?

40:45: Who's idea was the Virtual Tour?

43:40: How long did it take for you to gel with Sean and Marcus?

51:45: Was there a moment in the past couple of years where you were like "Shit, this is really happening now"?

56:11: What makes the Chicago music scene special/unique?

59:30: What is it about the Chicago music scene that helps foster women fronted bands?

63:45: Deep dish or thin crust?

65:30: Favorite venue to play in Chicago?

66:40: What are some Chicago bands you've been digging lately?

72:42: Do you have a favorite cheap beverage?

76:10: What are you looking forward to the most with the band next year?