Show Notes
Tank Ball of Tank and The Bangas joins Tamara Dhia on Spout for a vibrant, funny, and deeply honest conversation about the band’s new album, The Last Balloon, out May 15.
Tank breaks down how the album closes the trilogy that began with The Green Balloon and The Red Balloon, while also opening the door to a new era for the group. She talks about creating the record with fans in mind, working with collaborators like Lucky Daye, Lettuce, Dawn Richard, and Akeem Ali, and why songs like “Move,” “No Invite,” and “Ain’t That Deep” reflect growth, joy, frustration, freedom, and New Orleans culture.
The conversation also dives into Tank’s Grammy win, the hilarious story of her Grammy being delivered to the wrong address, her 2020 Best New Artist nomination alongside Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, and Yola, and the life-changing impact of winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2017.
Tank also opens up about fame versus recognition, wanting to thrift in peace, the viral “This boy be in my DMs saying I’m pretty” moment, her roots in poetry and open mic nights, the origin of the Tank and The Bangas name, and what she hopes this next chapter looks like for the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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