Strange Talk is an Australian synthpop duo from Melbourne, Victoria, consisting of Gerard Sidhu and Stephen Docker.[1] Formed in 2010, their sound has been likened to that of Cut Copy, Passion Pit, Phoenix and Yeasayer.[2][3] Strange Talk's most recent EP, E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N, was released on 16 October 2015 via Wind-up Records.[4] On 17 September 2021, Strange Talk released Speech Therapy, the band's most recent album which was independently released.[5]
Strange Talk | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Synthpop, indietronica, new wave |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Neon Gold, Fine Time, Sony, Wind-Up Records |
| Members | Stephen Docker Gerard Sidhu |
| Website | strangetalkmusic |
History
editStrange Talk launched into the public eye when they rose to the top as a featured artist during the 2010 Triple J Unearthed competition.[6] In April 2011 they released their self-titled EP through Neon Gold Records and Fine Time Records which featured the singles "Climbing Walls" and "Eskimo Boy". The group reached number one on Billboard's Uncharted chart for 17 September 2011[7] and the music video for "Climbing Walls" reached almost 400,000 YouTube views between August and September.[8]
Strange Talk's debut studio album, Cast Away, was released on 8 February 2013 by Fine Time and Sony Music Australia. It charted at number fifty-six on the Australian Albums Chart.[9]
The group has supported international acts The Rapture and Art vs. Science and performed alongside many others at Parklife, Good Vibrations, Playground Weekender, Future Music Festival, and Falls Festival.
The band signed with Wind-up Records for the rest of the world and released their debut album Cast Away in 2014.[10]
In 2015 the group returned to the original duo format with principle members Gerard Sidhu and Stephen Docker remaining. On 16 October 2015 the group released their latest EP, E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N, via Wind-Up Records. The release is noted as a return to Strange Talk's electronic and dance oriented roots.[11]
In 2021, Strange Talk released their first album in 9 years titled Speech Therapy. For the first time, the album was released independently.[12]
Media
edit- Strange Talk's music has featured in television shows such as 90210, Offspring, Made in Chelsea' and The Shire.[13]
- The song "Eskimo Boy" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game Real Racing 3.[14]
- The song "Cast Away" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game Need For Speed: Most Wanted.[15]
- In April 2012 Strange Talk performed at the Emporio Armani store launch in Sydney.[16]
- The song "Morning Sun" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie That Awkward Moment.[17]
- The song “Climbing Walls” was featured in the 2012 video game Sleeping Dogs.
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cast Away[18] | 2014 | Wind-up Records |
| Speech Therapy | 2021 | Self-published |
EPs
edit| Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Strange Talk | 2011 | Neon Gold Records |
| E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. | 2015 | Wind-up Records |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Eskimo Boy" | 2011 | Cast Away |
| "Climbing Walls" | 2011 | |
| "Sexual Lifestyle" | 2011 | |
| "Cast Away" | 2012 | |
| "Falling in Love" | 2012 | |
| "Young Hearts"[19] | 2014 | |
| "Somethings 'Bout To Change" | 2015 | E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. (EP) |
| "When It Feels So Good" | 2015 | |
| "Painted in Gold" | 2015 | |
| "Jive" | 2015 | |
| "So in Love" | 2015 | |
| "Y.O.U.N.G.H.E.A.R.T.S." | 2016 | Y.O.U.N.G.H.E.A.R.T.S. |
| "Cosmic Synchronicity" | 2018 | Non-album single |
| "Stick By You" | 2019 | Speech Therapy |
| "Down Low" | 2021 | |
| "Love Elevation" | 2021 | |
| "Starlight" (Ft. CM) | 2021 | |
| "The Good Days" | 2021 | |
| "Diamond Eyes" (with Gregory Dillon) | 2023 | Non-album single |
Remixes
edit| Artist | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Naked and Famous | "Young Blood" | 2011 |
| Muscles | "Girls Go Crazy" | 2011 |
| The Temper Trap | "Trembling Hands" | 2011 |
| Foster the People | "I Would Do Anything for You" | 2012 |
| Futurecop! | "Coming Home" | 2013 |
| Dance Yourself Clean | "Sugar" | 2021 |
References
edit- ^ Southgate, Mandy (9 May 2011). "Australia's Strange Talk Release Strange Talk EP". Blogcritics. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ Brown, Liz (6 May 2011). "Strange Talk". Beat. Furst Media. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ^ Leisha (18 November 2010). "[Introducing] – Strange Talk". Listen Before You Buy. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ^ "Strange Talk Shares 'E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N' EP: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Strange Talk chat uncontrolled creativity, and the need for 'Speech Therapy'". Happy Mag. We Are Happy Media Pty. Limited. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "Strange Talk". Triple J. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ "Uncharted : Sep 17, 2011". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ^ "Strange Talk score #1 in the US | music news | triple j". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ^ "Chartifacts – Tuesday, 19th February 2012". ARIA Charts. 19 February 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ^ "chorus.fm". chorus.fm. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ Tan, Monica (29 October 2015). "Strange Talk: Something's Bout to Change – video premiere". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Strange Talk Return With The Release of Speech Therapy". Native Tongue Music Publishing.
- ^ "Music by Strange Talk". Tunefind. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Real Racing 3 soundtrack at RacingSoundtracks.com". racingsoundtracks.com. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) soundtrack at RacingSoundtracks.com". racingsoundtracks.com. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Emporio Armani Sydney reopening party with fashion and Strange Talk". Sassybella.com. 20 April 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ^ "Music from That Awkward Moment". Tunefind. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Strange Talk Album Premiere: Listen To 'Cast Away'". Billboard. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 13 July 2014.
External links
edit- Official website
- Strange Talk at Fine Time Records