The Guilt

Malmö, Sweden

("Like Roxette with knives")

Naked Rat Dance is a fearless mix of up-tempo riot grrrl punk, exquisitely stupid synthesizers and hammering guitars. This music scratches every surface - and every nerve. Dancefloor aggression management for glitter-covered and genre-flexible people.

"Playing live is the only witchcraft we have that really works. Celebrating a live show together is magical. But we also live in a time where we all have to stay engaged - organize shows - show up, stay engaged. That's magic too."

Following the sweaty success of their 2023 cassette EP 'Note to Tape' (featuring remixes by GHLOW, ABU NEIN and 100BLUMEN) and 2025's much-loved queer anthem 'Our Feline House' - the official song of Malmö Pride 2025 - The Guilt are poised to make 2026 their loudest year yet. The upcoming album, released via Icons Creating Evil Art, features garage-gothic ballads, power-punk bangers, queer anthems and songs for "pretty normal witches".

The Guilt are no strangers to German stages and supermarkets:

"One of our main occupations in Germany is grocery shopping. We spend our fees on curry ketchup, mate and vegan cevapcici. We've seriously talked about upgrading the tour bus to fit more snacks. That's just the way we are."

"We've also heard that there's a raccoon invasion somewhere in Germany. We know that can be problematic, but honestly? If we came across a raccoon, it would probably be the best day of our lives. Except for the day we got to play with the seals on Heligoland. That remains unbeatable."