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Indie-Rock Band RATIOS Return With Brand-New Single ‘Take A Stab’
Hailing from the east of Ireland, RATIOS are an indie-rock trio returning with their brand-new single ‘Take A Stab’, slated for release on September 15, 2023.
Back in September 2021, the band formed as a guitar and drums duo. Dan O’Shaughnessy and Liam Brady entered the studio to release their debut single ‘Yellow Ribbon’ which they were aiming to both draw some attention to their sound and attract a bassist to join. Mike O’Sullivan discovered the duo in an ad that the band had published. He became a driving force behind the band’s sound and invited a whole new platform for them to experiment creatively.
Since then, RATIOS have showcased their diverse rock and other genre flavourings in iconic venues like Whelan’s, Fibber Magees, and The Workman’s Club, performing loud, raw, and energetic shows.
Returning with their brand-new single, ‘Take A Stab’, the creation almost dates back ten years; the three-piece lineup revived and fully developed the lyrics and structure in 2022. Dan had penned lyrics and a rough structure back in the day before the trio cemented the complete track.
‘Take A Stab’ expresses boredom, frustration, and a lust for life in a small town, urging the storyteller to retreat. Moments of sheltering himself from his mundane surroundings provide a resonating feeling that will strike a chord with many listeners.
On the song, RATIOS says,
“During a rehearsal session, Dan said that he had a song idea that traced back to around 10 years ago. As soon as we heard the main riff, we knew this song would be our next release. The hooks and ideas kept coming once we started to develop it, even more so when it came time to enter the studio. It’s the most accomplished song we’ve released so far, and we love the different sounds that are layered on this track. We think the sound reflects each of our influences while also bringing something fresh into the current rock sphere. Lyrically, all three of us can relate to the main sentiment of the song – a feeling of discontent with what’s around us and wanting something more. We want the world to present a means of escape from our mundane surroundings and to go on to something bigger. The song evokes a feeling of setting out a challenge – for the world to ‘Take a Stab’ at you and see what you can do.”
RATIOS are paving their way into the music scene with their promising sound. Stay tuned for the release of ‘Take A Stab’, slated for release on September 15, 2023, on all streaming platforms. For updates on RATIOS, please visit their social media and streaming platforms.
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Stephanie Hall Guests On “If These Walls Could Talk” With Hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstory of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing their audience along for a fantastic ride.
Stephanie Hall will be a featured guest on “If These Walls Could Talk” with hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 at 2 PM ET live from the infamous Pangea Restaurant.

Wendy Stuart is an author, celebrity interviewer, model, actor, filmmaker and along with If These Walls Could Talk she hosts TriVersity Talk, a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community.
Tym Moss is a popular NYC singer, actor, and radio/tv host who recently starred in the hit indie film “JUNK” to critical acclaim.
Stephanie M. Hall (aka Stephanie Marie the Tennessee MC) is a singer/songwriter who hails from Memphis, TN and has been a proud New Yorker since 2004. Stephanie enjoys blending country, folk, a pinch of humor, and soul music into a sound all her own. Having a great appreciation for community, Stephanie also hosts a monthly songwriter swap at Sid Gold’s Request Room and a bi-monthly songwriter night right here in the East Village. Her greatest influences are Tina Turner, Little Richard, Hee Haw, and The Carol Burnett Show. When not on stage, she’s a Studio Coordinator at a prestigious NYC architecture firm.

Upcoming shows:
May 10 at Caveat in Manhattan at 3:00 PM opening for Church of Betty and Life in a Blender
May 24 Women of Americana at Francis kite club 7 pm
May 25 MC for a LGBT fundraiser in Bay Ridge
June 20 – Otto’s courtesy of Rew Starr
June 21 – Smudgefest at Young Ethel’s Brooklyn
Watch Stephanie Hall on “If These Walls Could Talk” with hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss on YouTube here:
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