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Updated members for accuracy (Travis Constable and Gillan Gregory no longer in Strange Talk). Included info about the 2015 EP, E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N and the return to the duo format in 2015.
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In 2015 the group returned to the original duo format with principle members Gerard Sidhu and Stephen Docker remaining. On October 16th 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.<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2015/oct/29/strange-talk-somethings-bout-to-change-exclusive-video-premiere</ref>
In 2015 the group returned to the original duo format with principle members Gerard Sidhu and Stephen Docker remaining. On October 16th 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.<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2015/oct/29/strange-talk-somethings-bout-to-change-exclusive-video-premiere</ref>

==Members==
* Gerard Sidhu
* Stephen Docker


==Media==
==Media==
Strange Talk's music has featured in television shows such as ''[[90210 (TV series)|90210]]'', ''[[Offspring (TV series)|Offspring]]'', ''[[Made in Chelsea]]''' and ''[[The Shire (TV series)|The Shire]]''.
* Strange Talk's music has featured in television shows such as ''[[90210 (TV series)|90210]]'', ''[[Offspring (TV series)|Offspring]]'', ''[[Made in Chelsea]]''' and ''[[The Shire (TV series)|The Shire]]''.


The song "Eskimo Boy" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game ''[[Real Racing 3]]''.
* The song "Eskimo Boy" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game ''[[Real Racing 3]]''.


The song "Morning Sun" was featured in a commercial for a Polish soft drinks company, ''[[Tymbark (company)|Tymbark]]''
* The song "Morning Sun" was featured in a commercial for a Polish soft drinks company, ''[[Tymbark (company)|Tymbark]]''


The song "Climbing Walls" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game ''[[Sleeping Dogs (video game)|Sleeping Dogs]]''.
* The song "Climbing Walls" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game ''[[Sleeping Dogs (video game)|Sleeping Dogs]]''.


The song "Cast Away" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game ''[[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012 video game)|Need For Speed: Most Wanted]]''.
* The song "Cast Away" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game ''[[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012 video game)|Need For Speed: Most Wanted]]''.


In April 2012 Strange Talk performed at the [[Armani|Emporio Armani]] store launch in [[Sydney]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sassybella.com/2012/04/emporio-armani-reopened-their-sydney-store-with-a-cocktail-party-and-strange-talk/ |title=Emporio Armani Sydney reopening party with fashion and Strange Talk |publisher=Sassybella.com |date=2012-04-20 |accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref>
* In April 2012 Strange Talk performed at the [[Armani|Emporio Armani]] store launch in [[Sydney]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sassybella.com/2012/04/emporio-armani-reopened-their-sydney-store-with-a-cocktail-party-and-strange-talk/ |title=Emporio Armani Sydney reopening party with fashion and Strange Talk |publisher=Sassybella.com |date=2012-04-20 |accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref>


The song "Morning Sun" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie ''[[That Awkward Moment (2014 film)|That Awkward Moment]]''.
* The song "Morning Sun" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie ''[[That Awkward Moment (2014 film)|That Awkward Moment]]''.


The song "Young Hearts" was featured as the underlying music of [[Snapchat]]'s video showcasing its newest update on 1 May 2014.
* The song "Young Hearts" was featured as the underlying music of [[Snapchat]]'s video showcasing its newest update on 1 May 2014.
Both "Climbing Walls" and "Young Hearts" were featured on the Canadian TV Show, Degrassi
* Both "Climbing Walls" and "Young Hearts" were featured on the Canadian TV Show, Degrassi


The song "Young Hearts" was featured in the second trailer for the movie [[The Intern (2015 film)|The Intern]].
* The song "Young Hearts" was featured in the second trailer for the movie [[The Intern (2015 film)|The Intern]].


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 20:53, 18 April 2016

Strange Talk
Background information
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresSynthpop, indietronica, new wave
Years active2010–present
LabelsNeon Gold, Fine Time, Sony, Wind-Up Records
MembersStephen Docker
Gerard Sidhu
Websitestrangetalkmusic.com

Strange Talk is an Australian synthpop duo formed in 2010 from Melbourne, Victoria, consisting of Gerard Sidhu and Stephen Docker.[1] 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 October 16th 2015 via Wind-up Records.

History

Strange Talk launched into the public eye when they rose to top as a feature artist during the 2010 Triple J Unearthed competition.[4] In April 2011 they released their self-titled EP through Neon Gold Records and Fine Time Records which featured singles "Climbing Walls" and "Eskimo Boy". The group reached number one on Billboard's Uncharted chart for 17 September 2011.[5] As the music video that accompanies the tune reached almost 400,000 YouTube views between August and September.[6]

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.[7]

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. [8]

In 2015 the group returned to the original duo format with principle members Gerard Sidhu and Stephen Docker remaining. On October 16th 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.[9]

Media

  • The song "Eskimo Boy" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game Real Racing 3.
  • The song "Morning Sun" was featured in a commercial for a Polish soft drinks company, Tymbark
  • The song "Climbing Walls" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game Sleeping Dogs.
  • The song "Young Hearts" was featured as the underlying music of Snapchat's video showcasing its newest update on 1 May 2014.
  • Both "Climbing Walls" and "Young Hearts" were featured on the Canadian TV Show, Degrassi
  • The song "Young Hearts" was featured in the second trailer for the movie The Intern.

Discography

Studio albums
  • Cast Away (2014)
EPs
  • Strange Talk (2011)
  • E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. (2015)
Singles
  • "Eskimo Boy" (2011)
  • "Climbing Walls" (2011)
  • "Sexual Lifestyle" (2011)
  • "Cast Away" (2012)
  • "Falling in Love" (2012)
  • "Young Hearts" (2014)[11]
  • "Somethings 'Bout To Change" (2015)
  • "When It Feels So Good" (2015)
  • "Painted in Gold" (2015)
  • "Jive" (2015)
  • "So In Love" (2015)
Remixes

References

  1. ^ Southgate, Mandy (9 May 2011). "Australia's Strange Talk Release Strange Talk EP". Blogcritics. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  2. ^ Brown, Liz (6 May 2011). "Strange Talk". Beat. Furst Media. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  3. ^ Leisha (18 November 2010). "[Introducing] – Strange Talk". Listen Before You Buy. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  4. ^ "Strange Talk". Triple J. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  5. ^ "Uncharted : Sep 17, 2011". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  6. ^ "Strange Talk score #1 in the US | music news | triple j". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  7. ^ "Chartifacts – Tuesday, 19th February 2012". ARIA Charts. 19 February 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  8. ^ http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3225781
  9. ^ http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2015/oct/29/strange-talk-somethings-bout-to-change-exclusive-video-premiere
  10. ^ "Emporio Armani Sydney reopening party with fashion and Strange Talk". Sassybella.com. 20 April 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  11. ^ "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014.

External links

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