Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are an American band formed in Denver, Colorado, led by singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff. Before forming the group, Rateliff had spent years releasing quieter, folk-oriented solo material that drew comparisons to artists like Bon Iver, without achieving a wide commercial breakthrough. The formation of the Night Sweats marked a deliberate pivot toward a fuller, horn-driven ensemble sound.

The band's music blends vintage soul and R&B with barroom rock, blues and Americana, evoking the raw energy of classic Stax and Motown-era recordings filtered through a rootsy, gravel-voiced delivery. Their breakout single «S.O.B.» became a widely recognized hit, propelled by its stomping rhythm and infectious energy, and helped establish the band as a leading act in the retro-soul revival alongside contemporaries working in a similar vein.

Since their self-titled debut album, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have built a catalog marked by anthemic choruses, tight horn arrangements and Rateliff's weathered, emotionally direct vocals, with songs addressing struggle, resilience and community. The band has toured extensively and become known for high-energy live performances that showcase the chemistry of its full ensemble lineup.