SWEETTALKER
“Nashville based band, SWEETTALKER has spent the past several years touring all over the southeast and midwest US since debuting their first few singles. During this time, they garnered attention from multiple industry publications being cited as energetic, riffy, and highly entertaining. In 2019, the group turned their attention to the studio, working with producer Matt Goldman to create an impressive and ambitious debut EP.”
Comprised of David (Vocals/Guitar), Ryan (Vocals/Guitar), Hayden (Bass), and Chris (Drums).
A trip to paradise sounds quite nice, doesn’t it? Follow us. We’ll take you there…
Released just last week, Paradise is SWEETTALKER’s dreamy psychedelic-pop-rock EP. Inspired by the sounds of ELO, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles, the band re-invented their sound and found themselves progressing as a band with the creation of this 6-track EP. “Paradise is a sonic delineation, carving out a soundscape in Music City that is undeniably SWEETTALKER,” shared American Songwriter.
Narrowing it down to one favorite track seemed to be an impossible feat, so you’ll find the entire track list dispersed throughout Rock My Soul. Each song encapsulates a relatable story paired with magical musical moments that make you swoon and crave more, more, more. Keep reading for mini reviews of each track and check out the full playlist update below.
‘TOMORROW’ - Telling a very sanguine story, the opening track is a warm welcome into Paradise. ‘Tomorrow’ gives listeners a feel for the new found sound of SWEETTALKER; and let me tell you, it feels SO right.
‘GOODBYE’ - A favorite from the very start, ‘Goodbye’ was the first single to be released and set the bar HIGH. With the full band and a horn section, you can’t help but dance and sing along to this break up anthem. As a warning - It may or may not give you the courage to call up an ex and yell “I DON’T NEED YA. I CAN’T WAIT FOR YOU TO BE ON YOUR WAY, SO GOODBYE!”. Just to be safe, hide your phone and crank up the volume.
PS. the official music video for this one is so fun. Watch it here.
‘LITTLE BIRD’ - Long-standing SWEETTALKER fans can now rejoice that this gem is out in the world! A track the guys have been holding onto for quite some time, ‘Little Bird’ hands over the lead vocals to Ryan and makes it WAY too easy to picture yourself driving out to the West Coast with the top down.
‘FAR AWAY’ - Right off the bat, the guitars swoop you in. Groovy yet symphonic, ‘Far Away’ truly radiates the new psychedelic-pop-rock vibe the band now calls their own. Go a little deeper and “just let go” with the trippy official music video.
‘BORN TO LOSE’ - The heaviest track on the EP, ‘Born To Lose’ kicks off this edition of Rock My Soul. Right off the bat, the guitar comes in hot and heavy with a strong drum build. Creating a sense of suspense, ‘Born To Lose’ would be the perfect soundtrack for a chase. Think Dazed and Confused - upperclassmen running after the freshman. Tune in until the end and it truly doesn’t get better than the contrast of strong guitar riffs and rolling drums into vocal harmonizing.
‘PARADISE’ - The title track is the perfect closer and an absolute doozy. Reminiscent of The Beatles ‘Across the Universe’, the song envelopes your whole being, sweeping you off your feet into a dream-like state. You’re in the clouds. You’re on the water. You’re in Paradise. Welcome.
ARTISTS FEATURED THIS MONTH: SWEETTALKER, Nova Twins, Shiraz Lane, Joyous Wolf, The Weeks, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Kelsy Karter, The Moon City Masters, Crown Lands, Whoopie Cat, Little Triggers, Death Valley Gypsies, Dirty Shirley, and Cam Cole.