Nanaimo, BC’s The Ticks are re-releasing Rats, a grungy indie alt-rock epic about the frailties of humanity, specifically the need to alter oneself to fit into a given group. We see this all the time with politicians, business professionals and musicians, and Rats is calling them out. Beginning with a ’90s era chord progression, Rats morphs into a palm mute jam as the vocals chant “You would be no fun / without your guns. You would be no fun / without your drugs.” The vocals become coarse and dissonant guitar bends, steady bass, and rhythmic drums fill the chorus, reminiscent of something found on Nirvana‘s Bleach. Soon after, a bright and lead guitar chimes in bringing the track to a close. Rats is currently featured on the Tixtape Vol.2, Creatures, and will...