Worksop’s best-kept secret, Flying Rats, have been let loose on the world with their debut track, ‘Ugly Man.’ This song is important to the band as it’s one of the first that they wrote and the first song to truly hook the lads with the addiction that is songwriting.
When the singer, Kenzie, wrote the lyrics, the band had no idea of what they were doing or what the song actually meant, making it take on quite a raw and unfiltered reflection of what they’re here to say. It took a long while to realise what the song’s meaning really was, but over time, it’s become obvious that it’s a perfect lens for viewing the attitudes and feelings that everyone agrees dominate most people’s day-to-day lives.
In the words of their bassist, Dominic,
“Nowadays, it’s seen as ugly to be who you really want to be”.
With a sound that surpasses their age, this bass-led scratchy guitar, attitude-filled three minutes is catchy from the first note and hits hard. It’s raw and harsh, lighting up the airwaves with the band’s confident, brash tones. A band shouldn’t sound this good on their debut, and 2025 looks to be a big year for these lads.
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Read our interview with the band here
