After creating considerable buzz following the success of two radio singles, Sydney’s Battleships are set for their debut release, a seven-track mini album entitled ‘To You’.
Leading the charge early this year was ‘In Retrospect’. It’s blend of haunting vocals and atmospheric music had listeners scrambling to hear it again and again. Following that, Battleships’ second single ‘Your Words’ added more substance to their already captivating sound.
Both singles have found themselves on high rotation on Triple J, as well receiving international attention from the likes of BBC6, Amazing Radio and Q Radio in the UK and support from College Radio as well as Sat Bisla’s Passport Approved in the US.
In addition to ‘In Retrospect’ and ‘Your Words’, ‘To You’ contains another five more tracks that do nothing but cement Battleships’ reputation for the evocative melodies and the intelligent musicianship they are becoming known for. Battleships delivers a mesmerising debut release in ‘To You’ – simultaneously anthemic and intricate.
“It’s great to hear some really intelligent, original indie again”
Nick Findlay ~ Triple J
“Haunting and hypnotic riffs coupled with moody, atmospheric vocals are what makes us sure Battleships will be on our radar for while yet”
Gordon Johnston ~ Glasswerk // UK
“They sure know how to write an epic tune”
Dom Alessio ~ Triple J
BATTLESHIPS ‘TO YOU’ will be released November 9th through MGM and off the back of their tour with The Paper Kites & Art Of Sleeping will be hitting the road on their very own Mini Album Tour playing the following dates:
Friday 16 November – Sydney @ FBi Social (Supports TBC)
Saturday 17 November – Wollongong @ Yours & Owls (Supports TBC)
Thursday 22 November – Melbourne @ Espy Front Bar (Supports TBC)
Saturday 24 November – Adelaide @ Plus One (Supports TBC)
Thursday 29 November – Brisbane @ Lambda @ Alhambra (Supports TBC)
Friday 30 November – Sunshine Coast @ Sol Bar (Supports TBC)
Sunday 2 December – Coffs Harbour @ Hoey Moey (Supports TBC)
December 29 – January 1 – Glendale Valley @ Peats Ridge Festival
For more info go to: battleshipsband.com
