Roddy Bottom and Joey Holman Set New Album for June; J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. Guests

Man on Man - Imperial Teen and Faith No More co-founder Roddy Bottum and guitarist Joey Holman - have announced forthcoming sophomore album Provincetown, set for June 16 via Polyvinyl Record Co.

First track and music video for “Showgirls” is out now. A summer tour begins in July in New York City. Full dates below.

The pop punk duo was initially formed during the pandemic (so was their romantic relationship). The 2021 self-titled debut album began as a project to pass the time and a way to share their blossoming emotional feelings for one another.

Provincetown is a reflection on queerness at a time when wise, clever and unapologetic LGBTQ+ voices are the most needed to scream from the rooftops.

“Showgirls” was named for a Provincetown-based variety show. The music video can be seen HERE. 

“As we lean into what Man on Man is and will be, two things immediately come up. Energy and community,” said Roddy Bottum about the next era, and adding in regards to the first track drop, “Showgirls is all that.”

The album was largely written in the town that gives it its namesake and that is the site of Roddy & Joey’s first home together. It explores their deepening relationship while also providing a broader look at the nuances of adult queerness in 2023, be it with irreverence via the bewildered observations of Grindr culture on “Piggy”, with celebratory spirit on the unwavering love anthem “I Feel Good”, or with applause for the efforts of today’s youth who are leading the charge for societal change on “Kids”. The album closes with an appearance by J Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr.). 

Track Listing:

Take It From Me

Showgirls
I Feel Good
Haute Couture
Piggy
Kids
Feelings
Gloryhole
Who Could Know
Hush (feat. J Mascis)

Tour Dates:

07/01 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom *
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 Loft Bar
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
* w/ Imperial Teen, Nastie Band (Roddy’s 60th B-day Show)
# w/ Le Tigre