Teenage Bottlerocket - Prêt à rouler

Pop-punk veterans Teenage Bottlerocket are set to release their new LP Ready to Roll, the band's first full-length album for Pirates Press Records.

“This time there was no big concept, no pressure. We just wrote songs that we felt good about playing,” explains bassist Miguel Chen. “This freedom brought something fresh. It reminded us why we started doing this. The vibe is all about reconnecting with the joy of making music together. »

The band returned to The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, CO, with Andrew Berlin at the helm and Jason Livermore overseeing final mastering. 

“The Blasting Room is like home,” says Miguel. “Working with Andrew and Jason is always a pleasure – they know how to get the best out of us. » Fans got their first taste of what to expect with lead single “She's the Sht”.

Ray Carlisle wrote the song for his wife Rachel, who he says "likes to give me a hard time – she rolls her eyes when I rant in front of the mirror, makes fun of the music I like, and calls me an old man when I mention movies she's never seen." And I totally love him for it. » As for the song, Ray says: “It opens the door wide. It sets the tone for the whole album – fast, catchy and doesn't take itself too seriously. Just the way we like it. » This back-to-basics approach runs throughout the album, making it equally satisfying for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

“Whether it’s your first TBR album or your tenth,” Miguel says. “There is something here for you. » It's filled with everything you've come to expect from TBR with a few surprises the band thinks you'll love – including two songs where Miguel takes the mic for his very first lead vocals! “We're lucky to still be here, making music with our best friends and connecting with people who understand,” Miguel sums up. “Ready to Roll is exactly what the name says – we’re excited and, in a way, we’re just getting started. »