Joshua Batten

Roots rock with layered arrangements is what Joshua Batten plays, carried by a passionate voice and accomplished guitar. The Melbourne musician writes his own songs, and they're reflective ones. He takes private, inward moments and turns them into lyrics most listeners will recognise from their own lives, and there's an uplifting streak in the writing. He connects with an audience easily, too. It's music for a listening room, an intimate venue or a laid-back afternoon where people will catch the words.