Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers release first collaborative single “Salt” ft. The Grogans

Rapidly-rising punk rock stars Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have shared their first collaborative single and video, "Salt" ft. The Grogans. The track is taken from Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers' forthcoming debut album, I Love You, which is due out on 6 October via Domestic La La.

The song is a punk-power ballad about the heartbreak of realizing something isn't what you wished it would be. The song was written over the span of three years and is a classic heartbreak song about being blinded by your own feelings, the clarity that comes with time, and the exhaustion of constantly being disappointed. It's laden with harmonies that show off the vocal chops of Anna Ryan and The Grogans' Quin Grunden.

The two bands first met on the GUTS tour across lutruwita/Tasmania in late 2022 and bonded over beards. It's the first time Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have collaborated with another band on a song.

Vocalist Anna Ryan says of "Salt":

“During the three years we wrote this the lyrics changed so much, but I think what really pulled it all together was when we decided to have The Grogans join us on the track. It definitely shifted the energy from something so sad to something so beautiful and special.”

The Grogans add:

“Being a part of 'Salt' was pretty special. It was something super different for us and it is an incredible song to have worked on. This was such a beautiful way for us to learn a lot about the Teen Jesus crew as well as ourselves. We felt that our role in this track was to add a sense of support for each other, musically and outside of the studio. The whole process was healing in a way. This track isn't about our personal experience yet we find relevance in our own lives, we just hope we added something special. We are grateful to be let in and trusted with such a lovely song.”

“Salt” is the latest single from Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers' upcoming debut album, I Love You. The album is a collection of 12 songs that showcase the band's diverse sound, from punk rock to bubblegum pop.

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are renowned for their high-energy live shows. They're taking "I Love You" on the road in Australia this October and November with special guests Logan and Empty Threats. They will also be supporting DMAs on 11 dates throughout September and October. They will close out the year opening for Foo Fighters in Naarm/Melbourne.

Save the date for I Love You and watch the video for “Salt”: