RA RA VIPER Release New Single ‘Pinkies’ Ahead Of Forthcoming Album

Hot on the heels of the announcement that Fremantle’s alt-rock sensation Ra Ra Viper are set to drop their debut album ‘Big Speak’ on November 1, today they’re treating fans to a fresh new hit with latest single Pinkies.

The track, which received a first play on triple j’s Home & Hosed, was birthed from demo instrumentation heavily inspired by a combination of The Dandy Warhols and Royel Otis.

The band comment, “When we later came to write lyrics, Bolty brought his acoustic round to Jack’s place one night and we knocked them out altogether after a few more beers than usual… What came out of that was a full nostalgia trip for us, with melancholy lyrics reflecting back on our younger days. This vibe was then built into the final tracking of the song, most notably in the very restrained lead vocal (very uncharacteristic for a Ra Ra song, for those who’ve been listening).”

Their debut album ‘Big Speak’, including previous releases 4AM Child, Shark & Howler, was recorded at Debaser Studio and produced by Andy Lawson (Noah Dillon, Fool Nelson, and Verge Collection).

The five-piece have received massive radio support including adds across triple j, triple j Unearthed, RTR, Edge Radio, first plays on triple j Home & Hosed, and featured as triple j Unearthed Track of the Day. They’ve also received extensive DSP playlisting across Spotify’s Local Noise, New Music Friday AU/NZ, Fresh Finds AU/NZ, and Indie Arrivals, plus Apple’s Good Times, New Music Daily, Breaking Rock.

Drawing inspiration from the raw energy of Fontaines D.C. and IDLES, they crafted a sound that is darker, more brutal, and hauntingly beautiful. The result is an evolution in their music, blending visceral emotion with a captivating sonic experience.

‘Big Speak’ offers a darker yet playful and introspective view of life. The tracks symbolize emotional existence in the modern world, treating everyday encounters as opportunities to learn and appreciate the moments that remind us we are truly alive.

On the release of their debut album, the band reflect “Knowing that this opportunity might not come again, we’ve poured immense blood, sweat, and emotion into this album over the last seven months. We are incredibly proud and happy to have created something that not only captures this unique period in all of our lives but does so in a way that will have a lasting, positive impact”.

Known for their sweaty, energy filled performances, the band are hitting the road for a national tour this November heading to Fremantle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane. They’ve also just been announced on Perth’s  You & Me Festival for NYE.