With their latest single “Gay Song,” Melbourne-based duo Ratfnik!—Liv and Raph—deliver their most vulnerable and affecting track to date. Recorded DIY-style in their Brunswick share house, the song strips things back to reveal a raw and deeply personal coming-out story, drawn from one girl’s experience growing up gay in a conservative environment.
Where their previous release “About Ya” leaned into mellow dream pop, “Gay Song” shifts into tender indie folk, wrapped in honesty and emotional clarity. The track’s strength lies in its simplicity—no gloss, no pretense—just aching truth delivered with quiet resolve.
“Gay Song” doesn’t shout; it resonates. It builds gently, allowing space for the story to unfold, making every note and lyric feel intimate and unfiltered. As the second single from their upcoming record WHEN U WERE MINE, Ratfink! prove they’re unafraid to dig deep, turning personal memory into collective catharsis. It’s raw. It’s honest. It’s beautiful. And it’s exactly the kind of song that reminds you why we tell our stories out loud.
Raw, tender, and quietly powerful—Ratfink!’s ‘Gay Song’ turns personal truth into collective healing with stunning simplicity.
