Australian alt-rock grunge-rap artist Lab Rat (aka Dylan James) returned with a new single, ‘Rolling Loud’, via Mushroom Pillow. This track marks his third UK release and follows the critically acclaimed singles ‘Drunk’ and ‘Exit Path’, building momentum ahead of his highly anticipated album.
‘Rolling Loud’ is an unfiltered dive into the raw, chaotic, and relentless highs and lows of a life lived at full speed. It’s an anthem for the restless souls burning through their youth, chasing the night with reckless abandon, and rising from the ashes to do it all over again.
Lab Rat’s signature sound comes alive in this track—a fusion of searing alt-rock riffs, hard-hitting rap verses, and choruses that demand to be shouted from the rooftops. His lyrics, drawn from personal experience, are brutally honest yet laced with irony, painting a picture of indulgence, excess, and survival in the face of self-destruction.
“This song is an ode to enjoying yourself, losing inhibitions, and embracing the beautiful chaos of life.”– LAB RAT
The journey that led Dylan James to this moment has been anything but conventional. In 2014, after reclaiming his life from the grips of addiction, he stood at a crossroads. The tragic loss of his brother in a car accident became a turning point, fueling his determination to carve out a place in the music world. Recording at Singing Bird Studios in Melbourne, Dylan fought his way through every hardship—physical altercations on stage, hunger, and uncertainty—finding solace in a community of fellow artists who shared his vision.
That vision caught the attention of Mushroom Pillow, a European label known for championing innovative artists. With their support and the mentorship of his close friend ‘Coach’, Lab Rat has transcended the Australian music scene to make his mark on a global scale.
