The Touch have announced a batch of European tour dates, plus debut their new video for ‘Shot’.

Australia’s The Touch have made quite a name for themselves over the last few years and 2011 has already been a big year for the band down under; It began with the band playing Adelaide’s Big Day Out Festival, winning the APRA Emily Burrows Award (South Australian band with most potential) and being handpicked by none other than Phoenix as support band for their only Australian headline show.

As the band prepare to touch down on European soil, they are releasing a new video for the fan-favourite, ‘Shot’, ahead of a brand new single release later this summer.

The video for Shot (which we love!) was filmed in one continuous take in a derelict building and features singer Josh Moore being covered from head to toe in paint, fake blood and food. Despite being simple in its concept, we assure you that it makes for memorable viewing!

Vocalist Josh Moore said;

“We randomly came up with the idea for the clip one day and 24 hours later I was covered in shit and the clip was done, it was that simple! We just needed something that was quick and easy to film and cheap to make but still had visual impact. I still can’t believe how well it turned out!”

The video is released alongside the announcement of their European tour and the band’s full tour dates are as follows;

May:
Friday 13th BRIGHTON, The Great Escape Festival @ Jam
Saturday 14th, BRIGHTON, The Great Escape Festival @ Digital
Sunday 15th LONDON, The Aussie BBQ @ Cargo
Monday 16th LONDON, Club Spangle @ The Bull and Gate
Tuesday 17th LONDON, 93 Feet East, London, England
Thursday 19th EDINBURGH, Wee Red Bar
Friday 20th GLASGOW, Nice n’ Sleazy
Sunday 22nd LONDON, Club Fandango @ Bull and Gate
Friday 27th LONDON, Playtime @ Club 333
Tuesday 31st HAMBURG, Boat Show @ Frau Hedi

June:
Saturday 4th MUNICH, Starmelt @ Café Muffathalle, Munich, Germany

You can view the video for ‘Shot’ below;