Strange Talk ’s comeback single, “Cosmic Synchronicity,” is a hybrid of electronic, synth-indie pop along with nostalgic dream-wonder type lyrics and modernized production that holds youthful passion. Moreover, this will be their first release in two years. After finding early success, they were faced with a number of label, management and personal challenges that set them back. Their upcoming EP will be the independent re-birth of Strange Talk.
Strange Talk is an Australian synth-pop duo from Melbourne consisting of Gerard Sidhu and Stephen Docker. Their sound has been likened to that of Cut Copy, Passion Pit, Phoenix and Yeasayer.
Strange Talk launched into the public eye when they rose to the top as a featured artist for the Triple J Unearthed competition, while reaching number one on Billboard's Uncharted chart. They’ve written/remixed songs with The Chainsmokers and Dillon Francis. They’ve also performed with Foster the People and Pink.
Strange Talk are the flourishing melodies heard behind rooftop conversations amongst strangers. They’re also moonlighting as the anthem to your club and festival night. That’s the kind of beguiling juxtaposition that the Melbourne duo, comprised of Stephen Docker and Gerard Sidhu bring to your summer soundtrack.
Nestled comfortably between the French disco samples of Daft Punk and the soaring indie aesthetics of contemporary electronic giants like Flume, Strange Talk return with a re-discovered passion that stems from their roots of electronic music production and songwriting.
With a growing realisation of who they are and where they want to go, Strange Talk is no longer the 4-piece indie pop band we’ve known them for, but an electronic duo which sees them returning with a whole new look, feel and refocused sound that is crisp, commanding and all encompassing of the shift in dynamic. The duo have now dropped their latest single “Cosmic Synchronicity”.
In 2012, Strange Talk were making a name for themselves in Australia- they were busy doing the rounds on the Aussie festival circuit appearing at Parklife, Stereosonic, Future Music, Soundscape and Falls, while opening for indie heavyweights like Neon Indian and Foster the People. Meanwhile, in the States they were hitting the #1 spot on Billboard’s Uncharted chart and whispers of their talent were growing louder. It was time Strange Talk officially made their US debut which they did with their LP, “Cast Away,” in 2013.
Soundcloud streams would hit over 1 million streams, and official remixes would soon arrive from artists like Dillon Francis, Chainsmokers and Viceroy - propelling the group into the kind of blogosphere stardom that the duo could only dream about when they first formed in their bedroom in 2011.
The ethereal duet, “Painted In Gold,” featuring fellow-Australian artist Bertie Blackman is perhaps the best sonic reflection of the remarkable journey the group have made . “It’s about chasing the dream and all the drama you go through,” muses Gerard. “It’s a reflection of our journey over the last 5 years to get where we are and everything we have been through.”
Previous supports for Foster The People , The Presets, Kele (Bloc Party) and Art Vs Science as well as appearances at Parklife, Stereosonic, Future Music, Soundscape and Falls Festivals.
Links To Strange Talk
Website: http://blog.strangetalkmusic.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Strange_Talk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangetalkmusic/