NEW YORK, NY (April 30, 2014) - Strange Talk, the Melbourne, Australia based alt-pop four-just released their self-produced Wind-up Records debut album Cast Away on April 29, 2014. All songs on the album were mixed by Tony Hoffer (M83, Phoenix) with the exception of “Climbing Walls,” “Eskimo Boy” and “Is It Real?” which were mixed by Eliot James (Bloc Party, Two Door Cinema Club). The album streamed in its entirety before it hit stores through Billboard’s website HERE.
Strange Talk’s anthemic electro-tinged debut single “Young Hearts”was produced by Captain Cuts (Grouplove, Smallpools, The Mowgli’s) and mixed by Tony Hoffer. Listen to it HERE. The music video for “Young Hearts,” directed by Mathematics (award winning director of Empire of The Sun’s “Walking on a Dream” video) premieres on VEVO today, watch it HERE. Shazam the video to unlock a free download of The Chainsmokers remix of “Young Hearts.” The song, which you can listen to HERE, immediately shot to #1 on Hype Machine and has garnered over 1,200,000 plays to date.
Strange Talk has racked up numerous accolades leading up to their album release. Rdio, the global streaming music service, has handpicked Strange Talk as one their “Artist to Watch” in 2014, which features musicians and bands that the service anticipates will break through this year. Rdio is making a commitment to these “Artist to Watch” to support their rise, offering marketing, PR and social support throughout the year. The commitment to these rising stars also extends globally on the service in the 51 countries where it operates, including opportunities developed through Rdio’s influencers and media partners. In addition, Strange Talk was interviewed for Rdio’s first ever “Artist to Watch” blog post HERE, they also sat down with Rdio during SXSW in Austin to record an Rdio Sessions live set. The recorded set, part of ongoing series of unique performances with hand-picked artists on the rise, will debut exclusively on Rdio in the upcoming weeks.
Strange Talk was also #1 Billboard Uncharted for “Climbing Walls.” They played multiple SXSW Shows to rave reviews - press coverage included “30 SXSW Acts About to Break” in Huffington Post, “50 Acts You Need To Hear” on Buzzfeed and “25 Songs From SXSW That Will Stick In Your Head” in Elite Millennial among others. The band has had some noteworthy syncs recently including “Morning Sun,” featured in and on the soundtrack of the Zac Efron film That Awkward Moment and in the April 1st episode of GLEE. “Climbing Walls” was featured in American Eagle Project Live Your Life Campaign and Cheer, “Cast Away” was used in Need for Speed: Most Wanted and 90210 among others. They are currently on tour throughout the United States; their May 14th Los Angeles date with Broods is now sold out (tour dates below).
Strange Talk is Stephen Docker (vocals, keys), Gerard Sidhu (bass, keys), Travis Constable (drums) and Gillan Gregory (guitar, keys).
TOUR DATES:
05/12/14 - Los Angeles, CA - Bardot
05/14/14 - Los Angeles, CA – Echo w/BROODS – SOLD OUT!!!
05/16/14 - San Francisco, CA - Popscene w/ The Hundred Days, Cub Sport
05/18/14 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios w/CHAD VALLEY
