Pop-punk veterans Teenage Bottlerocket are primed to release their new LP Ready to Roll, the bands first full length for Pirates Press Records. This time around, there was no big concept, no pressure. We just wrote songs that felt good to play, explains bassist Miguel Chen. That freedom brought something fresh. It reminded us why we started doing this in the first place. 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 behind the board & Jason Livermore overseeing the final master. The Blasting Room is like home for us, says Miguel. Working with Andrew and Jason is always a smooth ridethey know how to pull the best out of us. Fans got their first taste of whats to come via the lead single Shes the Shit. Ray Carlisle wrote the song for his wife Rachel, who he says loves to give me a hard timeshe rolls her eyes when I rock out in front of the mirror, makes fun of the music I love, and calls me an old man when I bring up movies shes never seen. And I totally love her for it. As for the song, Ray says, It kicks the door open. It sets the tone for the whole recordfast, catchy, and not taking itself too seriously. Just the way we like it. This back to basics approach carries through the album, making it equally satisfying for longtime fans & newcomers alike. Whether its your first TBR album or your tenth, says Miguel. Theres something here for you. Its packed with everything youd expect from TBR with a few surprises the band think youll love - including a couple of songs where Miguel steps up to the mic for his first-ever lead vocals! Were lucky to still be here, making music with our best friends, and connecting with people who get it, sums up Miguel. Ready to Roll is exactly what it sounds likewere stoked, and, in a way, were just getting started.

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