Sharon Van Etten by Michael Schmelling
It’s Sharon Van Etten’s first solo release since 2020.
Sharon Van Etten has unveiled the new single Porta whilst adding European dates to her 2022 touring plans.
“I was seeking a friend, someone to talk to who understands what finding the core means but also knows what my weaknesses are and can help me work around them and find my other strengths,” Van Etten has said about her mindset when writing the track.
“I knew I was entering a no judgment zone and I needed to be held accountable for my actions and Stella helped me step up. We would meet once a week on Zoom, have a catch up on life over a quick coffee and then get to work.”
“Then, a day or two later she would send another video my way so I had something to work towards the end of the week. She was encouraging, but not pushy. If life got in the way, I didn’t feel like I let her down – but I loved our sessions. I looked forward to them. I started feeling closer to her, and closer to myself, and it helped things seem hopeful.”
“And I just wanted to share that with the world. Instead of the darkness. Instead of my fears. My message is to work through them. Even when it’s hard. Even when it hurts. Reach out. Reach out to that friend who helps you reach out towards yourself.”
The European tour will include UK shows in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow, and a gig in Ireland at Dublin Vicar Street.
European tour dates:
May
31 – Lisbon, PT, Aula Magna
June
2 – Barcelona, ES, Primavera Sound
5 – München, DE, Muffathalle
6 – Antwerp, BE, Openluchttheater Rivierenhof
7 – Hamburg, DE, Markthalle
9 – Oslo, NE, Loaded
10 – Stockholm, SE, Rosendal, Djurgarden
11 – Copenhagen, DK, Syd For Solen
13 – Berlin, DE, Metropol
14 – Utrecht, NE, TivoliVredenberg Grote Zaal
15 – Paris, FR, La Cigale
17 – London, UK, O2 Brixton Academy
18 – Birmingham, UK, O2 Institute
19 – Leeds, UK, O2 Academy
21 – Glasgow, UK, Barrowlands
22 – Dublin, IE, Vicar Street
July
21 – Vienna, VA, Wolf Trap Center For the Performing Arts
