Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 55: Brenner Moate of BRAT (Louisiana, USA)

In this episode, we interview Brenner Moate of “bimboviolence” outfit, Brat. Looking at Brat’s album covers, decorated with tea and cake, a Pomeranian dog and the iconic Motorola flip phone set against bubblegum pink hues, listeners are poised to anticipate familiar 90s and 2000s pop lyricism. But in speaking with Brenner, we soon learn that this imagery rather serves as the barbie-pink wrapping for much darker lyrical content. Brat’s lyrics contrast sharply with the band’s sweet feminine aesthetic, drawing more on Steven King than Elle Woods. Brenner’s lyrics instead speak of resigned suffering and the loss of hope of evading pain which ultimately serves as an outlet for dark emotions and the release of negative energy.

Listen til the end of this episode for a brief appearance from vocalist, Elizabeth (Liz Selfish), who cautions us against delving too deep in our reading of the band’s lyrics, stating “we’re not an intellectual band”, and far from waxing poetic, Brat’s purpose is to “have fun and have a good time”.

To get around this good time, go to: https://linktr.ee/BRAT_band