Ratatat facts for kids

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Ratatat performing in 2004
Background information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York
Genres	Indie pop, electronic rock, house, electronic, dance punk
Instruments	Guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer
Years active	2001–present
Labels	XL Recordings, Rex Records, Audio Dregs
Members	Evan Mast Mike Stroud

Ratatat is an American music duo from Brooklyn, New York. The band creates a unique blend of electronic rock and electronic music. Its members are Mike Stroud, who plays the guitar, and Evan Mast, who handles the synthesizer and production.

Evan and Mike first met when they were college students. They started making music together in 2001, originally calling themselves Cherry.

Ratatat's Music Journey

In 2004, Ratatat released their first album, also called Ratatat. This album featured popular songs like Seventeen Years, Germany to Germany, and Desert Eagle. After their first album, they released Classics in 2006, followed by LP3 in 2008.

Ratatat is known for their special sound. They mix electronic music with strong guitar melodies. The guitar often takes the lead, while electronic beats play in the background. This creates a cool and unique style.

Single Songs and Remixes

Besides their main albums, Ratatat has released many single songs. Some of these include Wildcat, Lex, Loud Pipes, Shiller, Mirando, and Shempi.

They also create remixes of songs by other artists. Their album Ratatat Remixes No. 2 has 14 remixed tracks. It features songs from artists like Young Buck, T.I., Ludacris, Jay Z, and Kanye West.

Ratatat in Movies and Games

You might have heard Ratatat's music in movies or video games! Their songs have been used in various media.

• The song Seventeen Years was featured in the 2008 movie Cloverfield.
• Loud Pipes was used in the PlayStation game MLB 07: The Show.
• The song Dura appeared in an episode of the TV show CSI (Season 9, Episode 7).
• Montanita was played in an episode of the NBC show Chuck (Season 2, Episode 2).

Live Performances

Ratatat often tours and performs live shows. In the spring of 2009, they had a tour across the United States. They also had a show scheduled in Arendal on June 23, 2009.

Images for kids

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  Ratatat performing in 2005

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  Ratatat at the Fox Theater in Pomona, promoting Magnifique, on April 15, 2015.

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  A laser light show as part of a live Ratatat performance in 2015.

See also

In Spanish: Ratatat para niños