Ratatat have come a long way since the release of their first record, and this summer is shaping up to be their grandest peak yet. Having already released their third album, the plaintively titled LP3 (TMT Review), to generally favorable reviews across the board, the boys are now looking to get noticed on a wider scale. It doesn’t hurt that their hard work is now being validated by their induction into the” Cool-Kids-Only” Cool-Club of the Billboard Top 200 chart. While most young bands may be happy to just appear on the list, Ratatat have entered the sales race at a satisfying #82. They also appeared as the #2 Electronic album, #4 Indie album, and #15 on the Digital chart.

In an effort to cater to this new and ever growing fanbase, Ratatat have announced a nice, little summer tour to satiate their fans’ desires to dance.

08.29.08 - Pittsburgh, PA - Diesel Club Lounge 08.30.08 - St. Louis, MI - The Gargoyle 08.31.08 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre 09.02.08 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre 09.03.08 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue 09.05.08 - Seattle, WA - Showbox 09.06.08 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom 09.08.08 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore 09.09.08 - Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre 09.10.08 - Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre 09.12.08 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues 09.13.08 - Tucson, AZ - Club Congress 09.15.08 - Austin, TX - Stubb’s Bar-B-Q 09.16.08 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre 09.17.08 - Tulsa, OK - The Marquee 09.21.08 - Chicago, IL - Hideout Block Party 09.27.08 - New York, NY - Terminal 5

Finally and easily the best news: Ratatat have vowed to use their chic, quasi-electronic music to fully eradicate street crime from all the cities on their tour itinerary. They plan to offer a revolutionary “Move Your Feet, Don’t Hurt Your Street” motivational tactic to turn all current and potential criminals into loyal members of their audience and street team.