Quite honestly, Talk In Code are not the most prolific band in the world. But I can only praise their ‘quality over quantity’ approach. Following a debut EP in 2008 and a single in 2012, they put out their eponymous debut album in 2014. None of these are to be found on the streaming platforms, except for the single Make It Happen off said album. In 2018, their second album Resolve followed.

After a slew of singles in 2020, the next year may appear to have been a lot quieter. That’s not true, however. The UK quartet spent 2021 well, playing festivals and gigs, and preparing their third long-player. This new album, The Big Screen, is set for release on 11 February.

First single Young Love’s Dream is out now. It’s a radio-friendly ‘80s flavoured pop song. The band state it ‘explores the themes of childhood hope and possibility before life presents its many twists and turns and we go our separate ways from those we love… or do we???’

I’ve read a lot of comparisons with other artists, ranging from Pet Shop Boys and The Killers to Daft Punk and The 1975. I’d say Talk In Code is very likely to appeal to fans of Coldplay and M83. But hey, why don’t you decide for yourself?

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I’ll be honest with you. To me, as a music lover, it’s all about the song. Always has been that way, even tens of years before the introduction of streaming. As a consequence, I love many songs, but there aren’t many artists I’d call myself a fan of. Even the artists I’m most fond of put out shitty music from time to time, in my opinion. They’re only human after all.

Yet, by the looks of it, it’s fair to say I’m a fan of Päter’s. She’s an upcoming Canadian artist with only 15 songs in her repertoire, but I like them all. Partly because of the great variety between those tunes. They’re all different. Unbelievable how many musical styles a young artist like her masters. Take her new single, for instance. It’s called Fan Fan Fan, and spoiler alert: it’s not about me (and not about a ventilator either) 😉.

Parmida (Päter’s real name) says about it: “Fan Fan Fan was written from the point of unrequited love when you’ve cried every last tear, lost every last minute of sleep and things start to get a bit topsy turvy. There’s a deliriousness to it. I wrote this when I was feeling particularly stubborn about a relationship that wasn’t going my way. It let me release the tension around it and laugh at myself a bit. I think if you’ve ever been there, you’ll understand the melodrama of this song. It feels that dramatic when you’re in it.”

Not only is Fan Fan Fan a fun (fun fun) song, but there’s some seriously incredible singing going on in the middle section as well. Another great addition to a catalogue that’s highly recommended to check out. You could start with the tracks below and then dive in deeper…

Recommended as well:
Obstinate Brain
float.ing
MTL (feat. Alexandra Willett)
Earth In Revolt
Sleep

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.

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Most music reflects the era it was released in, or the era it was inspired by. But some music has a more timeless feeling to it. The Last Broadcast’s debut single Daisy is such a song.

The Last Broadcast is the band of front man Kyle McGurk and drummer Paolo Lombardo. They call it ‘a coming of age project’ and ‘a vehicle to navigate the rocky transition from youth to adulthood’. On the one hand, their lyrics often contain an element of doubt. On the other hand however, resolve comes in the form of sunny melodies and big choruses. The band is influenced by ‘90s and ‘00s acts like New Radicals, John Mayer and David Gray, and contemporaries such as Wolf Alice.

On the surface, The Last Broadcast’s first single Daisy sounds like an upbeat song with a certain melancholy. This is largely caused by the rollicking drums and uplifting piano melody, while featuring mournful horns at the same time. But underneath this, the track wrestles with grief, trauma, love and validation. The song was written as early as 2018, but it underwent a remarkable transformation under producer Ryan Pinson’s guidance. The final version also features guest vocals from Shannon Farmer, the front woman of alt-pop band Dame. This takes it to the next level.

A wonderful debut!

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.

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