BABYRAT announce debut EP Pretty Ugly

Cork four-piece BABYRAT have announced their debut EP Pretty Ugly, out February 5, 2027.

The news comes alongside the release of single 'Say! (What You Wanna Say)'.

"'Say!' is about escaping a manipulative grasp and realising you don't actually need to feel the way that person makes you feel," BABYRAT explained. "It's about regaining strength and power, and the triumph of getting to a place where you're no longer affected by their cruel nature. This song isn't about suffering, it's about overcoming."

Written by guitarists Jamie Kierans and Matthew Lucas, along with Zoe Jordan and Stevie Healy, the single was also produced by Kierans alongside Alessandro Di Camillo and recorded at Camden Studios in Dublin. Accompanying the release is the official music video.

BABYRAT shared their debut single, 'Roses', in September, which will also be featured on the record.

They are set to perform two shows in Ireland through the end of this year, including Dingle's Other Voices Music Trail from November 27 to 29 and the New Year's Festival in Dublin on December 30.

The "bitch-pop" band also have a string of Irish shows in 2027 planned - Limerick's Dolan's Kasbah on February 23, Galway's Róisín Dubh on February 24, Dublin's The Grand Social on February 25 and Cork's Savoy on February 26. This marks their first-ever headline tour across Ireland.

Formed in late 2024, BABYRAT built their audience through live shows, with performances ranging from local Cork stages to sold-out headline shows in Cork and London and festival appearances such as Electric Picnic. They've also played support slots for artists such as Bell X1, The Coronas and Feeder.

Tickets for their 2027 Irish shows are available here.

Listen to 'Say! (What You Wanna Say)' and watch the music video below.