Tanya Batt, the singer-songwriter known mononymously as BATTS, released her second album The Nightline earlier this month after previewing it with two collaborations. Sharon Van Etten joined her on ‘Blue’, while Deep Sea Diver shared credits on ‘Linger’. Now, BATTS has announced a pair of Victorian headline shows to help launch The Nightline, following support slots for Van Etten’s own tour later this year.
BATTS will play one headline show at Howler in Melbourne on Friday, 13th January before hitting Theatre Royal in Castlemaine the following evening. To coincide with the announcement, Batt has shared a new video for ‘Linger’. Directed by Izzie Austin and Tom Dunphy, the clip sees the performer belting out the song alone in a car wash.
BATTS – ‘Linger’
“I find car washes very cathartic”, Batt said of the video. “You take in your dirty car, and you’re stuck in this space for four minutes. I always choose a song I can sing along really loud to and just process some emotions. No one can see me and I can just yell or cry and just experience that moment. Then when the washers move up and my car is clean and the light goes green, I feel a bit lighter. I felt like it was a perfect companion to this song.”
In December Batt will support Sharon Van Etten for three shows: at the Tivoli in Brisbane on Saturday, 3rd December and then at Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre on Thursday, 8th and Friday, 9th December.
BATTS Tour Dates
- Saturday, 3rd December – The Tivoli, Brisbane (supporting Sharon Van Etten) Tickets
- Thursday, 8th December – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne (supporting Sharon Van Etten) SOLD OUT
- Friday, 9th December – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne (supporting Sharon Van Etten) Tickets
- Friday, 13th January 2023 – Howler, Melbourne (album launch) Tickets
- Saturday, 14th January 2023 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine (album launch) Tickets
Further Reading
Sharon Van Etten Announces 2022 Australian Tour
Sounds Australia To Livestream Sets By Aussie Artists Affected By SXSW Cancellation
