Western Australia’s RATSALAD return with ‘Pest From The West’, a loud, honest and unapologetically regional punk record that captures life growing up in a coastal country town and throwing yourself at the world.
Written in Geraldton (Jambinu, Southern Yamatji Land), the album leans into everything that defines the band; humour, chaos, community and sharp social commentary. Across the record RATSALAD balance tongue-in-cheek storytelling with more personal moments, taking aim at everything from the absurdity of modern housing prices to identity, belonging and growing up outside the spotlight of major cities.
Built on fast, melodic songwriting and high-energy delivery, ‘Pest From The West’ is designed for sweaty rooms and festival stages, reflecting the band’s rise through relentless touring, sold out shows and headline festival appearances including Nannup Music Festival and Kalbarri Open Air.
Following a breakout European tour in 2025, RATSALAD will return in 2026 for a run of major European festivals, further cementing their place as one of Australia’s most exciting grassroots punk exports.
Raw, fun and proudly from the wrong side of the map, ‘Pest From The West’ is RATSALAD at their most confident, and their utmost selves.
Press:
Opaque Tri-Colour
Transparent Violet
PLEASE NOTE: Actual vinyl colouring may vary slightly from mockup pictured
Track list:
1. Art School Dropout (Jaz Origin Story)
2. Bike Beach Pub
3. FIIDC
4. iT’s NoT eVeN tHaT bAd
5. TUNE IN / ZONE OUT
6. Bullying=shit
7. We Definitely Do Not Sell Vapes
8. Out of the Shadows
9. Fuck Sixt
10. North West Coastal Highway
11. Whirlpool Waltz
