a perfect lil power-pop split between Teens in Trouble + Bat Boy

ASIAN MAN RECORDS LABELMATES, TEENS IN TROUBLE & BAT BOY, RELEASE NEW SPLIT CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TOURING TOGETHER THIS MONTH AND PLAYING POUZZA FEST RIYL: JEFF ROSENSTOCK, WEEZER, ADAM SANDLER click here to listen Teens in Trouble - "August" Bat Boy - "Oh Wee" Teens In Trouble - "Ghosts" (Bat Boy cover) Bat Boy - "Brave" (Teens in Trouble cover) Asian Man Records label mates Teens in Trouble and Bat Boy just turned their friendship into wax with their new split EP out today. Featuring a new song + cover from each band, it's a testament to the kind of bonds that can only be forged on the road.  The four tracks capture the infectious energy and camaraderie that sparked when the two bands first toured together last August. What started as a chance meeting quickly became a fast bond—one that saw them sharing stages, sing-alongs, and ultimately, songs. The tour actually culminated in an unforgettable moment in Newport, KY, where they packed the stage during Teens in Trouble’s set for a rowdy cover of Lit's "My Own Worst Enemy"—a fitting anthem for their newfound camaraderie. A split EP is generally the natural next step for bands who bond on the road like Teens in Trouble and Bat Boy did but rather than recording their sides separately, they spent a week together at District Recording in San Jose, CA—where both had previously made their debut LPs (What’s Mine and Fun Machine, respectively). The split features each band contributing a brand-new original song inspired by their time on tour, plus a cover of each other’s tracks. Of course, their former tour mates in The Dreaded Laramie make a guest appearance, too. More than just a collaborative release, the split is a snapshot of the friendships that can only come from the long drives, green rooms, and late-night hangs that make up life on tour. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best part of being in a band is the people you meet along the way. May 8 - Raleigh, NC @ Kings May 9 - DC @ The Pocket May 10 - Philadelphia, PA @ Green Line Cafe May 11 - Buffalo, NY @ Amy's Place May 13 - London, ON @ Palasad Socialbowl May 14 - Toronto, ON @ Dock Ellis "No No Room" May 15 - Ottawa, ON @ House of Targ May 16-18 - Montreal, QC @ Pouzza Fest May 19 - Saratoga Springs, NY @ Desperate Annie's May 20 - Boston, MA @ O'Brien's Pub May 21 - Brooklyn, NY @ Purgatory May 22 - Charlottesville, VA @ The Beautiful Idea credit: sass world Surging with emotion and bravado, Teens in Trouble is the bright-and-blazing project of Lizzie Killian, who delivers hard truths wrapped in fuzzed-out, hook-heavy pop. With Randy Moore (bass/lead guitar/producer), and Henry Chadwick (drums/percussion/backing vocals), the band's chemistry shines through fuzzed-out guitars, relentless drums, and gut-punch melodies that make you want to sing and scream along.  credit: Jake Cunningham Bat Boy is a scrappy, heartfelt rock band fueled by friendship, late-night Taco Bell runs, and the kind of tour camaraderie that turns inside jokes into song titles. Hailing from Philly and Richmond, the trio –- vocalist Hannah Eagle (she/they), guitarist/bassist Jake Guralnik, and multi-instrumentalist Cory Chubb –– crafts music that's loud, a little unhinged, and endlessly fun.