Introducing The Talks.

Mindlessly searching through YouTube earlier, I stumbled on a BBC Introducing feature for Yorkshire band The Talks. And I must say, I enjoyed the feature so much, I clicked on The Talks' YouTube channel and listened to the rest.

In some songs, like 'Can't Stand the Rain' (which the band have performed live in a Hollyoaks episode) they have a Paolo Nutini vibe about them. 'Can't Stand the Rain' is one of those songs you will have heard before. It's so cheerful and 'pencil full of lead' that you can't help but humming along by the end of it.
Their sound is very much a hybrid between the reggae genre and a punky edge, which is particularly prominent is 'Killer Sinner'. I found myself being reminded of Madness in some respects, because of the fun musical tones they add to their songs. You'll know exactly what I mean if you listen to 'Politricks'.

The comparisons to other artists ensures that if this band does become more well known, which is likely due to its links with BBC Introducing, it will have a varied strong audience. Older generations will appreciate the retro style of their music, whereas the younger listeners will enjoy the cultural lyrics and the versatility of the collection. The Talks are very individual and raw. It's clear this band isn't manufactured in any way, they create the sound that they like and they want without being concerned too much about what others will think. This is exactly what the music scene should be like, and I predict will be like as we progress through 2013. I like the way that a bit of accent shines through the vocals, it provides the band with character.
From my limited time listening to the band, my favourite has to be 'Can't Stand The Rain' because of its summery vibes and the similarities to Paolo Nutini. This song also exemplifies the musical talent this band has - with vocals, saxaphone, electric guitar, keyboard. Flicking through their YouTube channel, they also sound really good acoustically, which can't be said for many popular music acts on the scene today.
I definitely recommend a listen to The Talks. The exciting thing about the music industry is you can discover someone new with a simple click of your mouse. My 'find of the day' was definitely this band, make it yours too.

West Sinister EP out March 11
Listen to their collection on SoundCloud here.