Today on Unindependence day we announce our newest release, RAT094 (we're abit out of order on catalog numbers but bare with us as we approach our 100th release) and preorder MAYA SONGBIRD "SPACE CADET BACHELORETTE" on CD and Cassette today. you can get ir on our bandcamp store and webstore right here. Some words from the artist herself:
"Today, on Independence Day, I’m proud to announce that my project Space Cadette Bachelorette is officially available for pre-order on Ratskin Records This project is so much more than music—it’s a story, a soundbook of my joy, my imagination, and my freedom. almost didn’t happen. There were real challenges. But I kept dreaming. I survived it all. Now I get to share something magical—something true to who I am. Whimsical. Liberated. Radiant.
Always a Space Cadet Bachelorette.Thank you for being on this cosmic ride with me. 💫 Go pre-order now and celebrate independence in every diy artist realm. Special thanks to my label Ratskin Records for picking up the pieces of this project and bringing it to life!" - Maya Songbird
"SPACE CADET BACHELORETTE" is Maya’s third release with Ratskin Records- previous collaborations included EP’s “Queen Of Darkness” and “Welcome To The Darkside” Despite these three releases boasting Songbird’s infamous brand of psychedelic, cosmic, femme forward disco, Space Cadet Bachelorette is the most complete manifestation of Maya’s vision in its production, arranging and its ritualistic, unapologetic celebration of Black femme power.
Nutty; Sweaty and soaked in sex, Maya’s iconic queer dark-disco anthems on Space
Cadet Bachelorette pounds alien disco flesh through the grates of the club speakers onto the dance floor in a sexy, psychedelic fervor. Maya refuses to let off the gas from the very first track “” all the way through “” the epic closing grande mal of SC, Maya piques interest in adventure through self affirmation, heavy disco beats, and bloody murderous visions if you try her. Seeing the power Maya commands on stage and speaker is nothing short of inspiring and we are forever grateful to release this powerful and unique disco record on Ratskin Records.
Album cover: Natalie Mckean | @nataliemckeanart | nataliemckean@gmail.com
Liner art: Damon Humble | @humblerecordings
Mixed By: Malocculsion / Michael Daddona | floatstudios.org
Mastered By: Ratskin Records
Copyright Maya Songbird 2025
Artist Biography:
Maya Songbird is a genre-defying musician, performer, and cultural innovator known for her eclectic sound, dynamic creativity, and unapologetic individuality. Blending elements of funk, electro, soul, and DIY aesthetics, she creates music that feels like anthems for self-love, liberation, and embracing life’s eccentricities. Her magnetic stage presence and bold, avant-garde style have earned her a devoted following and solidified her reputation as a trailblazer in the independent music scene.
With lyrics that celebrate empowerment and authenticity, Maya’s work invites listeners to explore their own sense of freedom and expression. Over the years, she has independently released a wide array of music, gaining recognition for her ability to seamlessly combine storytelling with infectious beats and fearless experimentation. A fixture in the underground scene, Maya Songbird continues to break boundaries, inspiring fans around the globe with her vibrant sound, fierce creativity, and unwavering commitment to being unapologetically herself.