With a gritty, intoxicating blend of alt-rock, grunge, and rap, Lab Rat’s latest single, “Drunk”, dives headfirst into the chaos of toxic love and the craving for authenticity. The newly released song is a hard-hitting anthem for anyone who’s found themselves caught in a cycle of self-destruction and emotional entanglement.
It takes you straight into the heart of Lab Rat’s experiences, where haunting guitar riffs and pounding basslines reflect the volatility of a relationship that thrived on late-night calls and emotional roller coasters. “I wrote this when I was in a very toxic relationship,” says Lab Rat, aka Dylan James. “At least once a month, we’d break up and, by 3 a.m., one of us would be calling the other, drunk out of our minds, trying to ‘work things out.’” Those wild emotions fuel “Drunk”, giving it a visceral, raw quality that mirrors his journey.
Dylan’s path to music has been anything but smooth. After overcoming struggles with addiction and the tragic loss of his brother, he found healing through music, eventually forging a community of artists in Melbourne. But life as a musician had its trials—from hunger to physical confrontations at shows—yet, he persevered, finding purpose and authenticity in his art. His determination led him to Mushroom Pillow, a European label known for pushing boundaries, where Dylan has found a musical home that embraces his fearless creativity.
