Most of the young people I know can readily relate to the feeling of wanting to kick back at their local clubs after a long week of hard work. Though the focal point of these adventures are usually alcohol-based, there are those of us who go out with the intention of dancing the night away in a passionate frenzy.

Sadly, the music of today’s generation isn’t what it used to be. Or is it?

If you are a fan of electronic pop and house, then German producer Christian Büttner’s The FatRat is definitely a must-listen. The mixture of psychedelic, melodic and eclectic sounds is perfect for a night out or even just a casual chill-session at home.

Büttner hails from the university town Göttingen and is married with a year-old daughter. He says the the name The FatRat originated when he was given the nickname ‘Rat’ in school. When he began online gaming he used the name ‘The FatRat’ and once he started making music, he chose to keep the same handle.

Rapidly shifting from slow, poignant tunes to high-pitched, fast-paced harmonies, The FatRat makes you feel as though you have been transported to an alternate, hallucinogenic universe.

The constant up-tempo beats will have your body moving without your permission. With over 900,000 YouTube subscribers and 221 000 followers on Soundcloud, it’s evident that this independent label is flourishing all on its own.

Büttner claims that although he has received many offers from some prominent record labels, he prefers being alone as he has more freedom and the choice of when to release his music.

Despite the fact that he is not as well-known as the usual mainstream artists like Diplo, Major Lazer, Skrillex, Tiesto, DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, Deadmau5 etc, The FatRat should not be overlooked as an artist.

Monody featuring the vocals of Laura Brehm is a perfect example of how diverse The FatRat’s music is. Beginning with a soft, almost Celtic resonance, there is a drastic conversion to something definitively more buoyant and lilting in nature.

Other songs like Never Be Alone are reminiscent of a more commercial sound. The Calling (featuring Laura Brehm) in contrast, has an other-worldly tenor about it, with possible elements borrowed from the trans genre.

If you’re South African then the whimsical Time Lapse will definitely remind you of electronica and local dance flavour, Goldfish.

The FatRat has just completed his Halloween tour and has recently released his first sample pack called "TheLabRat Vol.1" on Splice.

Download songs by The FatRat on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/thefatrat/id395664545

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