Singin' to an Empty Chair

Singin' to an Empty Chair
Studio album by Ratboys
Released	February 6, 2026 (2026-02-06)
Recorded	February 2025 [1]
Studio	Driftless Cabin (Richland Center) Electrical Audio (Chicago) Rosebud (Evanston) [1]
Length	50:51
Label	New West
Producer	Ratboys Chris Walla
Ratboys chronology
The Window (2023) Singin' to an Empty Chair (2026)

Singin' to an Empty Chair is the upcoming sixth studio album from American rock band Ratboys. The album is set to be released on February 6, 2026, through New West Records. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Track listing

All tracks are written by Julia Steiner, Dave Sagan, Sean Neumann, and Marcus Nuccio. ^[7]

Singin’ to an Empty Chair track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Open Up"	5:05
2.	"Know You Then"	3:12
3.	"Light Night Mountain All That"	5:58
4.	"Anywhere"	3:03
5.	"Penny in the Lake"	3:52
6.	"Strange Love"	2:24
7.	"The World, So Madly"	3:11
8.	"Just Want You to Know the Truth"	8:29
9.	"What's Right?"	5:15
10.	"Burn It Down"	7:06
11.	"At Peace in the Hundred Acre Woods"	3:16
Total length:		50:51

Personnel

Credits adapted from Bandcamp. ^[1]

Ratboys

• Dave Sagan – electric guitar, pocket piano, production
• Sean Neumann – bass, synth bass, vocals, production
• Marcus Nuccio – drums, tambourine, shaker, synthesizers, art direction, layout, photography
• Julia Steiner – lead vocals, production

Additional contributors

• Chris Walla – production, recording, engineering (all tracks); synthesizer (tracks 1, 7), tape loops (1, 8, 10), mixing (1, 8), piano (3, 8, 10)
• Chris Shaw – mixing (2–7, 9–11)
• Heba Kadry – mastering
• Taylor Hales – engineering assistance
• Elizabeth Jordan – cello (1)
• Andy Krull – pedal steel (8)
• Jenny Conlee – Hammond B-3 organ (11)

References

1. "Singin' to an Empty Choir | Ratboys". Bandcamp . Retrieved November 22, 2025.
2. Mitchell, Matt. "Ratboys Sign With New West, Share "Light Night Mountains All That"". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
3. Corcoran, Nina. "Ratboys Announce New Album, Share Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork . Retrieved 28 October 2025.
4. Chelosky, Danielle. "Ratboys Announce New Album Singin' To An Empty Chair: Hear "Anywhere"". Stereogum . Retrieved 28 October 2025.
5. Hatfield, Amanda. "Ratboys announce new LP 'Singin' to an Empty Chair,' share "Anywhere"". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved 28 October 2025.
6. Mitchell, Matt. "Ratboys to Release New Album in 2026, Hear: "Anywhere"". Paste . Retrieved 28 October 2025.
7. "Singin' to an Empty Chair / Ratboys / Credits". Tidal . Retrieved November 22, 2025.