Mock Media turn up the chaos with new single ‘Straight Line’ ahead of ‘Rat Bastard’
British Columbia art-rock outsiders Mock Media continue their unpredictable run of releases with the arrival of ‘Straight Line’, the latest preview of their forthcoming album Rat Bastard, due July 17 via Mac DeMarco’s Mac’s Record Label.
Serving as the album’s closing statement, ‘Straight Line’ showcases the quartet’s refusal to stay within any musical boundaries. What begins as a hypnotic, rhythm-driven meditation soon transforms into a euphoric electronic-fuelled explosion, blending folk-inspired influences with dancefloor energy in a way that feels uniquely their own.
The new single further highlights the fearless creativity that has already generated considerable attention around Rat Bastard. Across the album, Mock Media weave together an eclectic mix of influences, drawing from punk, world music, classic rock, dance music and underground experimentation while maintaining a strong sense of identity throughout.
With Rat Bastard now just weeks away, ‘Straight Line’ arrives as another compelling glimpse into a record that promises to be one of the most adventurous releases of the summer. For a band that seems determined to ignore convention at every turn, the destination remains thrillingly impossible to predict.