Harder to Breathe; New Single from Talk in Code

It’s been a fantastic summer for Wiltshire’s indie-pop favourites Talk in Code. I think I’ve caught them live at least four times, and only once blagged a lift home from guitarist Snedds, of which is customary to drunkenly chew his ears off on as many random subjects the journey time will allow; I guess that officially makes me a “talker?!”

But hey, nights drawing in, back to recorded sound, and Talk in Code have a new single, Harder to Breathe, out this Friday, 4^th October 2024; it is still 2024, right?!

Again this one follows the irresistible building template of the band, bridging the gap between 80’s new wave electronica and 90’s indie pop. This one, I believe, really harnesses the band’s objectives of creating timeless pop with dynamic eighties synth and guitar combos. The effect is akin to iconic producers like Peter F Wolf or Narada Walden; Harder to Breathe evokes blissful recollections of songs from the peak of the era, from Go West to Madonna, and we’ll never stop dancing to them; try to stop me, I double-dare you!

Harder to Breathe is another universally exemplary precedent of this original timeless anthem ethos Talk In Code are achieving. The sound reaches that blinkered emotion of ones infatuation suffocating the object of their desires, at least in a pop-tastic fashion, as is the theme. At least I think it does, it’s been a long time since anyone was infatuated with me, but once upon a long time ago, believe it or not, some did; funny old world, isn’t it?! No one was even paying them!!

Frontman Chris Stevens said of the single, “we want to evoke the feelings you have when you meet people that have a huge impact on your life; being overwhelmed, lust, falling in love…the song addresses if it is simply instinctual to gamble with matters of the heart.”

A versatile force live, able to suit a variety of festivals and venues, it’s been a great summer, but the fun doesn’t stop, this tune matches the gusto of their performances, in the comfort of your own home; give it a listen, just don’t try to stop me from dancing!

Pre-Save this beauty HERE. Return Friday in diddy-boppers and rah-rah skirt, I know I will!