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Ratsnake

by Chloe Kim

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    A full discounted set of the four standard black-vinyl editions from Kou Records’ first cohort: Tulpa, Riparian, Uranian Void, and Ratsnake.

    Each LP includes its own artwork, obi strip, and high-quality black pressing.

    A complete collection of the inaugural Kou Records releases, offered together for listeners who want the full Cohort 1 series in one place.

    Includes an immediately accessible digital download of the album associated with this artist page (choose wisely ;)). Download codes for each album are included inside each vinyl.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Ratsnake via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 24-bit/96kHz.
    ships out within 4 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $108 USD or more 

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    The complete discounted set of Cohort 1 in limited Kou Records’ Hot Orange vinyl series: Tulpa, Riparian, Uranian Void, and Ratsnake.

    Each LP is pressed in the cohort's signature Kou Orange colorway and includes dedicated artwork and an obi strip.

    A vivid, collectible snapshot of the first Kou catalogue.

    Includes a digital download for the album on this artist’s page. Codes are also included inside each vinyl.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Ratsnake via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 24-bit/96kHz.
    ships out within 4 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $140 USD or more 

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    A complete, discounted set of the four limited Artist Edition releases from Kou Records’ first cohort: Tulpa, Riparian, Uranian Void, and Ratsnake.

    Each LP features exclusive envelope packaging, dedicated artwork, an obi strip, and its own unique Artist Edition special item.

    A distinctive, collectible snapshot of the first Kou catalogue.

    Includes a digital download for the album on this artist’s page. Download codes are included inside each vinyl.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Ratsnake via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 24-bit/96kHz.
    ships out within 4 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $216 USD or more 

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    The standard edition of Ratsnake, pressed on 180g classic black vinyl. Packaged in a high-quality jacket with a hot orange obi strip and full-color artwork and artist portrait by Pat Aulisio. B side label features zoetrope by Una Blue. Made with love and created to be played loudly.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Ratsnake via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 24-bit/96kHz.
    ships out within 4 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $31.98 USD or more 

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    A limited collector’s edition of Ratsnake, pressed on vivid orange vinyl created exclusively for Cohort 1 of Kou Records. Packaged in a high-quality jacket with a hot orange obi strip and full-color artwork. Limited to 150 copies worldwide.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Ratsnake via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 24-bit/96kHz.
    ships out within 4 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $39.98 USD or more 

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    The most limited edition of Ratsnake: pressed on yellow–orange swirl vinyl and packaged with an A3 poster featuring Chloe Kim’s hand-drawn mind map of her drumming practice over the past nine years. Featuring artwork and artist portrait by Pat Aulisio, this edition becomes both a record and an archive of process, tracing the pathways of memory, repetition, and evolution at the core of Kim’s playing. Strictly limited to 150 copies worldwide.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Ratsnake via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 24-bit/96kHz.
    ships out within 4 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $59.98 USD or more 

     

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card
    Download available in 24-bit/96kHz.

      $9 USD  or more

     

1.
Ratsnake 07:06
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2.
Birth Dream 02:52
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3.
Tail Dance 03:02
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4.
Hello, Guston 05:40
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5.
Secret Wish 05:52
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6.
Twilight Zone 04:42
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7.
The First Gift 05:38
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about

Raised in Korea and now based in Sydney, Kim has gained international recognition for her fearless and melodic approach to the drum set. In 2023 she performed 100 hours of solo drumming across 10 days, a “Herculean” feat hailed by The Guardian.

On Ratsnake, Kim makes a bold entry into the canon of solo drumming records. Pairing unflinching improvisation with exacting control, she explores rhythm, texture, and form with striking clarity. The album’s title references a dream her mother had before her birth, invoking the ratsnake—a Korean symbol of strength, resilience, and rare fortune.

Produced by Randall Dunn, Ratsnake reveals the full spectrum of Kim’s dynamic touch and melodic phrasing. It is a record of power, nuance, and vision—announcing a singular new voice in contemporary percussion.

The album features artwork and an artist portrait by Pat Aulisio.

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released October 31, 2025

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Chloe Kim Sydney, Australia

Chloe Kim 김예지 is a drummer and improviser from Korea, now based in Sydney. Known for her fearless, melodic approach to percussion, she gained international attention with her 100-hour solo drumming performance in 2023. Her US debut LP Ratsnake explores rhythm, texture, and form with bold clarity and vision. ... more

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