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Talk In Code
Indie / Acoustic / Alternative

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Southwest
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Member Since6/11/2007
Band Websitewww.tic.mu
Band Members
Chris Stevens
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar


Damien Davis
Keyboards, Backing Vocals


James Frost
Electric Guitar


Paul McGregor
Bass


Matt Bateman
Drums


InfluencesU2, Jeff Buckley, The Rolling Stones, Jewel, The Charlatans, Muse, Doves, Morning Runner, Oasis, Coldplay, Bob Marley, The Beatles, Fiona Apple, The Killers, Snow Patrol, Feeder, Ride, Counting Crows, Rage against the Machine, Stone Roses, Keane, Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Sounds Like
EP "Friends Close, Enemies Closer"

Track Listing:
1. Swings & Roundabouts
2. Not How It Seems
3. What Comes As No Surprise
4. Gaze Across The Sea

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 18 2009 8:00P
Riffs Bar Hook
Jul 3 2009 8:00P
The Railway Winchester
Jul 4 2009 12:00P
Shalfest 2009 Shalbourne
Jul 5 2009 3:00P
Orbital Retail Park Swindon
Sep 12 2009 4:00P
Relay For Life 2009 - Roves Farm Sevenhampton, Nr Swindon

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   About Talk In Code

Talk In Code have a bright, positive sound that shows light and shade with tonnes of atmosphere!

Combining influences such as Doves, Morning Runner, Ride and U2, the melodies boast anthemic, charismatic attitude! These are underpinned by fizzy, solid rhythms to stunning effect. Keyboards and soaring guitars lend bundles of atmosphere whilst subtleties keep the listener engaged!

Lead Singer, Chris Stevens, explains "the songs are forged around an emotion based theme and how we all deal with what life throws at us differently".

Since the band formed in May 2007, they have quickly established themselves as a popular live act. They've played a whole host of shows across the south of England, supporting mainstream bands including Captain and Idlewild. Their EP Launch Night at Swindon's 12Bar attracted over 200 people! prior to this successful event, the band were seen selling-out shows in Newbury, Camden's Barfly and the Clapham Grand in London. Not to mention building up a fanbase as far afield as Southend-on-sea!

In the summer of 2008, Talk In Code were asked to headline the Swindon Shuffle festival, which showcased over 40 local bands, in 6 music venues across Swindon, which has a rapidly growing music scene. "The Shuffle" saw more than 1,000 people through the doors over the weekend. The band followed this up a month later by headlining the Swindon Shuffle stage at the Sugarhill Festival (Other headline acts included The Young Knives).

With a number of radio appearances consisting of Brunel Fm's "Frequency", Swindon 105.5's "Late Gig", GWR FM's "Music Control" and BBC Wiltshire's “Underground” (Introducing) shows, the ambition for 2009 is regular airplay on Radio 1. With strong songs like "Dry Emotion" and "Not How It Seems", it surely won't be long before they achieve it!

"They manage to mix a commercial, radio friendly sound with well structured, multi-layered music. Here in particular they move between memorable riff-hooks and smooth vocal deliveries with ease. Harmonious enough for mass consumption yet clever enough to raise themselves above most melodic rock and revealing an almost country vibe to their lead guitar playing, this is a band that I need to spend a bit more time getting to know".
Dave Frankin - Green Man Music

"Few bands sound as polished on their debut demos as Talk in Code. Sounding like an amped up Keane after a night on the lash with the Chili Peppers (could Tom Chaplin manage that without a rehab trip? We’ll leave that to your imagination…), their demo CD may be only three tracks long, but they manage to fit in all of their strengths (and a few weaknesses as well for good measure)".
Phil Singer - There Goes The Fear

"Talk In Code seem to be taking a musical road which is, thankfully, not simply indie and not purely rock - Talk In Code have a lovely jaunty nu-country/rock feel which is not only refreshing to hear but also pretty commercial and certainly damn catchy. Their compositions are bold, well thought out and beautifully rounded with a great modern twist on what could loosely be described as indie with underlying 'country/rock' tendencies".
Peter J Brown - Toxic Pete

"They have a commercial sound with an alternate edge".
Rich Craven

Easier To Lie Music Video

Making a convincing music video on a budget is a real test of everyones skills. No matter what big ideas or imaginative designs you may have, the reality is that most of those ideas can't be backed up by the time, money and ultimately equipment needed to do them justice. The bottom line is that local band videos fall pretty much into two categories. Animation and live performance. Seven Years On proved that animation videos can be very effective but Talk In Code decided to take the other option as a promotional tool for Easier to Lie and thanks to the skills of the guys at playdead media have ended up with something rather good.

Mixing footage from live shows with studio antics and a dash of countryside rambling, the video is a very watchable and effective piece. Short edits make for a nice flow and there are interesting contrasts between the almost sepia washed live shots and the more vibrant outdoor scenes. Musically, the song neatly encapsulates what Talk In Code do so well, a big, anthemic sound, but one that achieves its desired results through a deft layering of instruments rather than by just laying on the volume. All in all, both musically and visually, a great little package.

Dave Frankin - Green Man Music


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Richard





Jun 17 2009 9:44 PM

Looking forward to seeing you guys live at last at Shalfest. Fingers crossed for good weather.
BBC Wiltshire Introducing





Jun 13 2009 7:35 PM

hey

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0039ys0/BBC_Wiltshire_Introducing_11_06_2009/

listen here, you're on!
The Ventura Project





Jun 11 2009 11:15 PM

Definitely, beers make for good times! Keep rockin :) x
The Ventura Project





Jun 9 2009 12:28 PM

Thanks for the frienddom. I didn't realise you were so close to here. Big up the South West.
swindonmusic.co.uk





May 23 2009 8:46 AM

New tracks are sounding great guys!
Magic Animal- New Track Up!!





May 4 2009 7:18 PM

Well done last night guys!

Magic Animal
carliee,





Feb 20 2009 5:58 PM

hey, thanks for the add
good music:)
Pascal





Feb 15 2009 1:38 PM

Bonjour
Thanks for the friendly add
Beautiful music
I really appreciate your sound
Best wishes from France
Pascal
i AM BODHi





Feb 11 2009 9:00 AM

Hey guys
well done for getting through to the next round - best of luck for the rest of the festival!
The Rubix - EP Out Now!


Online Now!


Feb 11 2009 8:14 AM

well done on getting through last night,hope you get far.
Emma Payn


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Jan 23 2009 5:02 PM

Hey fellas. Thanks for the comments on the refurbished site!! Yours is also looking great!!

Loads of new gigs listed on my myspace site so would be lovely to see you at a gig soon.

Much love
Em x
JACKkkkkkkkk





Jan 22 2009 5:21 PM

some gurrddd stufff on here guys
Terri Savage





Jan 9 2009 8:37 PM

I appreciate the add ... You have a good sound... Peace
Marky





Dec 30 2008 1:25 PM

Loving the new tune boys, hope to catch you about soon for a pint an that!
Elwood





Dec 3 2008 12:59 PM

Cheers for the add lads!
saw u guys supporting Captain earlier in the year! Dry Emotion is a sick track tbh!

its always good to hear some positivity! we've been playing round swindon for a few months now! playing live is the easy part! its getting the recordings to sound like u want thts hard lol!

speak soon

Elwood
Andy Kostek





Oct 16 2008 10:03 PM

Hi Guys, and thank for the kind words of encouragement, just been enjoying your songs on here, you get my vote :) you've some wonderful melodies going on.
www.lpfmonline.com ;) internet based radio station





Oct 5 2008 12:36 AM

Hey guy's

Hope the gig went well for you last night

x
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Sep 28 2008 4:58 PM

Its a pleasure to have you guy's on.

Its going to be an awsome show.

See you in a bit

Dan Pratt
Susana [A.S.F]





Sep 10 2008 10:47 PM

Hello!! How thoughtful of you... =)Yes I received it last week with a nice thank you letter =D forgot to let you know.
It's really good. Wish you all the best. Keep up the good work.
xx
Lisa





Aug 22 2008 4:20 PM

Fabulous night guys!

well done!
Clare





Aug 12 2008 12:55 PM

Sorry only just seen your message took me a while he he, I saw you in the adver and sounded like my sort of music, i haven't had a chance to see you yet but hopefully soon xxxx
Susana [A.S.F]





Aug 8 2008 6:37 PM

Hey guys! Just saw the new pictires from the the photoshoot and I love them... and love the cover to the EP. =) Hope that all is going ok!
xxx
Malcolm and the Capris





Jul 5 2008 9:42 AM

Thanks very much for the message,

Liking ur songs chaps, hope to catch u at the old party on the green!

cheers.
x
Jagged Lexicon





May 27 2008 3:53 AM

Hey loving your sound
Looking forward to gigging with you
Good luck with the label interest
Jagged Lexicon
James





May 19 2008 11:01 PM

I'm looking forward to your EP launch, it'll be a good night :)
When do tickets go on sale for it?
James
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