Punkrockband Skroetbalg is taking a scheduled break after playing 165 shows, releasing three albums, and dropping numerous singles without a stop since 2021, RTV Drenthe reported.
The band drove at high speed without hitting the brakes after their formation. Time has become the enemy of the group, known as the Balg, as family life and regular jobs consumed their remaining free time alongside touring.
“Ie bint eigenliek altied aan het speulen en dat hold dus in daj niet aan repeteren toekomt,” Broersma told RTV Drenthe.
“Dan is soms ok te heuren. Maor je komt veural niet toe an neie nummers maken en wij willen gewoon een neie plaot hebben,” Broersma said.
The months without concert dates are dedicated entirely to writing and recording the fourth studio album. The band’s first new single, titled “coverband,” is already available to listeners, with a second single arriving later this year.
Recording sessions take place at the studio of Bökkers guitarist Jim Zwinselman in Lemele. “Daor gao’w een paar keer op visite, dan neemt we een paar hits op en dan gao’w weer terug,” Broersma explained.
“Het is nog steeds hard en onbenullig, maor er zal hier en daor een extra laagje in te vinden wezen,” Broersma said, while drummer Rutger Beuving added that listeners will find “iets meer tierelantijntjes.”
“Op ons gekke feestie Skroetfest komt de lp, de cd en waorschijnlijk ok de cassette’s,” Broersma said, noting that the new material will debut live “die giet op 110 procent.”
Fans hoping to purchase tickets for the debut should note that event availability is extremely limited. “We bint al kats uutverkocht,” Broersma said.
The punkrockband started in 2021 and immediately began a heavy touring and recording schedule without taking breaks.
The band records the upcoming tracks in Lemele with Bökkers guitarist Jim Zwinselman.
The band plans to release and perform the new material for the first time at their event called Skroetfest.
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