THE NEW CITIZEN KANE Unleashes “Ratbag Joy” — A Pulsing, Paradoxical Anthem of Escapism and Euphoria

In the swelling momentum leading to his highly anticipated album Psychedelika, The New Citizen Kane makes a resounding return with “Ratbag Joy” a track that doesn’t just invite you to dance, but dares you to confront the chaos that makes you want to in the first place.

From its opening pulse, “Ratbag Joy” seduces the listener with kinetic, propulsive energy, the kind of beat that fills a room and refuses to let go. But beneath the surface lies a sharp, cutting narrative. The lyrics unravel a life in fast forward, filled with high-speed distractions, haunted pleasures, and the kind of vulnerability most dance tracks shy away from. It’s Kane’s clever duality that takes center stage: his words speak of weariness, indulgence, and emotional fractures, while the soundscape is bold, glossy, and defiantly bright. The result is a heady contradiction, one that perfectly mirrors modern escapism.

This is not a dance track by formula. It is a dance track by rebellion. Kane weaponizes the euphoria, not just as a musical device but as a character in the story. The infectious hooks, shimmering synths, and high-tempo rhythm serve as both distraction and disguise, embodying the very avoidance the lyrics mourn. It's the sound of joy with a crooked smile, the kind that flickers just enough for you to question if it's real.

Paired with a visually immersive and self-directed video that enhances the sensory whirl of the single, “Ratbag Joy” is more than just a song. It is a layered experience. Rapid edits, distorted glamour, and characters in pursuit of something more form a psychedelic tableau that’s both exhilarating and unsettling. This release continues Kane’s evolution as an artist committed to bending genre rules while offering depth and purpose.

With club remixes on the way and Psychedelika looming on the horizon, Kane proves he is not chasing trends but shaping them. His work lives in the tension between the high and the hollow, and that’s what makes it unmissable.

Stream “Ratbag Joy” now and step into the world of The New Citizen Kane.

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