QMN: New music by queer indie artists MAN ON MAN, Keeana Kee and Johnny Manuel
MAN ON MAN heads to North Texas in support of new music (Courtesy photo) Queer Music News is a smattering of what’s going on in music by LGBTQ artists and the artists we love. MAN ON MAN releases new album Provincetown On Friday, the queer rock duo MAN ON MAN released Provincetown which is described as “an ambitious musical statement that unapologetically celebrates queerness through pure rock ‘n’ roll excellence.” The duo of Roddy Bottum (Faith No More) and guitarist/vocalist (and partner) Joey Holman were inspired by the Cape Cod queer mecca for this collection of songs that salutes past queer heroes and the future.
The album’s inception stems from Bottum’s leg injury recovery he suffered while in P-town. The result is a fuzz-drenched, disco grunge sound led by the single “Showgirls” and the album opener “Take it From Me.” The tracklist gives off some Dallas Eagle/Trestle vibes with an eclectic roster of song titles.
From publicity: 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 Gretsch axe directly into the soundboard to deliver the track’s distinct lead lines and crushing drone.
