Past the Pacific Ocean comes a group from Australia. Their music doesn‰’t convey as many (if any) implicit messages as their name might strangely imply. Strange Talk, formed in 2010, will probably sound similar to the chockfull of synth-pop bands that permeate the airwaves these days. They have been signed to Wind-up Records, whose roster has featured best-selling acts including Creed and Five for Fighting. Looking through their past artists, it seems that the label is starting to break the trend by bringing in Strange Talk and their counterparts from Down Under, The Griswolds, who arguably do not have the same style as Alter Bridge or Seether, who have since left the label.

After making headway in 2010 as a feature artist on Triple J, an Australian radio station, the band is receiving more attention. They can boast having the privilege to perform at the Emporio Armani store launch in Sydney and having their music featured in several television dramas and handpicked to feature in the prominent Kitsune Maison album series.

Climbing Walls, featured in the Kitsune Maison 10: The Fireworks Issue album, drew me in immediately with the song‰’s energetic beginning. The song has had a new video released, and personally, I very much preferred the original one. Objectively, it probably was a good idea, but it seemed too linear for me, factoring in the formulaic idea of a “typical‰” video of the lead singer riding solo in a swanky ride, looking nonchalant, with random video edits added in of landscapes, girls, and lush happenings ‰ÛÒ as much as it tries to be edgy, sometimes plain and simple does the trick. You be the judge, with the two videos posted here for comparison.

“Climbing Walls” video re-release:

“Climbing Walls” original video (released 2011):

Cast Away, their debut offering, has been released in Australia but the album will only hit the US on the 29th of April. The foursome do not have any tour dates planned for the time being, but keep a look out for these dashing young lads.