16 June, 2023Print
MAN ON MAN Releases Groundbreaking New LP ‘Provincetown’
A Modern Queer Rock Classic, Available Now Via Polyvinyl Record Co.Additional 2023 Tour Dates Announced - Tickets HERE
Stream ‘Provincetown’ HERE
Today, boundary-shattering queer rock duo MAN ON MAN has released ‘Provincetown’, an ambitious musical statement that unapologetically celebrates queerness through pure rock ‘n’ roll excellence. Drawing inspiration from the titular Cape Cod town, the duo of Faith No More co-founder Roddy Bottum and his partner, guitarist/vocalist Joey Holman, have created what will surely be one of 2023’s best rock records - a no-holds-barred collection that offers a salute to the queer heroes of the past while gazing fearlessly into the future.
Stream/Share ‘Provincetown’ HERE
Initially conceived while Roddy Bottum recovered from a leg injury suffered at the breakwater in Provincetown, the LP features a dizzying array of styles and sounds, all anchored by Bottum and Holman’s fuzz-drenched guitars and Bottum’s inventive synthesizer arrangements that bring a biting yet pop-friendly edge to the duo’s unique sound. Propulsive disco-grunge album opener “Take It From Me” pays homage to a bygone era of queer joy while lead single “Showgirls” adopts classic punk energy to ask listeners to give in to the beautiful spontaneous moments that stick with us for our whole lives.
The rest of the record is just as dynamic - “Piggy” is a rumination on hookup app-culture while live staple “Gloryhole” applies noisy shoegaze textures to Holman’s heartbreaking lyrics that address the commodification of modern queer culture. The brooding “Hush” provides a thrilling conclusion to the LP, and features guitar work from the legendary J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr who plugged his vintage Grestch axe directly into the soundboard to deliver the track’s distinct lead lines and crushing drone.
Stream “Piggy” HERE
PC: A.F. Cortés
‘Provincetown’ Tracklist:
- Take It From Me
- Showgirls
- I Feel Good
- Haute Couture
- Piggy
- Kids
- Feelings
- Gloryhole
- Who Could Know
- Hush (feat. J Mascis)
Initially formed during the pandemic lockdown, the band began as a project to pass the time and a way for Bottum and Holman to share their blossoming emotional feelings for one another. Their 2021 self-titled debut caught the immediate attention of Rolling Stone, KEXP, Consequence, Kerrang! (“woozy shoegaze cuddles and wistful, low-key ballads”), DIY (“an escapist blend of lo-fi indie punk, harnessing the beauty of their companionship in the sun-kissed soundscapes”) and more. MAN ON MAN will be hitting the road this summer for select dates with Le Tigre before headlining East Coast dates throughout July. The duo have also announced additional US dates that will take their exhilarating live show across the country this fall. Full dates below.
2023 Tour Dates:
07/01 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom *
07/09 - Provincetown, MA @ The Red Room – Bear Week
07/13 - Philadelphia, PA @ Ortlieb's
07/15 - Chicago, IL @ Salt Shed # [SOLD OUT]
07/17 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater #
07/18 - Millvale, PA @ Mr Smalls Theatre # [SOLD OUT]
07/20 - Asheville, NC @ Static Age Records
07/21 - Nashville, TN @ Third Man Records - The Blue Room
07/22 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade - Purgatory
07/24 - Orlando, FL @ Will's Pub
07/25 - Miami, FL @ Gramps
07/26 - Tampa, FL @ New World Brewing
07/28 - Durham, NC @ Pinhook
07/29 - Washington, DC @ DC9
09/18 - Montreal, QC @ Casa del Popolo
09/19 - Toronto, ON @ Baby G
09/20 - Detroit, MI @ Third Man Records
09/21 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern
09/22 - Urbana, IL @ PYGMALION Festival
09/23 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
09/25 - Denver, CO @ Lost Lake
09/27 - Boise @ Neurolux
09/28 - Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall Show Bar
09/29 - Vancouver, BC @ Wise Hall
09/30 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern
10/03 - San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
10/05 - San Diego, CA @ The Whistle Stop
10/06 - Los Angeles, CA @ Zebulon
10/07 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Beast
10/10 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk Insdoors
10/11 - Denton , TX @ Rubber Gloves
10/12 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
10/13 - New Orleans, LA @ Santos
10/14 - Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar
* w/ Nastie Band, Imperial Teen
# w/ Le Tigre
For more information on MAN ON MAN, please contact Josh Page at Shore Fire Media.