Leeds based six-piece Talkboy combine their playful indie rock with captivating melodies and layers of vocal harmonies, shifting between euphoric walls of noise and intimately sweet soundscapes.
Drawing immediate comparisons to the likes of The Big Moon, Arcade Fire and Alvvays, the sextet have already delivered stellar displays at Live At Leeds and Gold Sounds alongside a sold-out BBC Introducing showcase (curated by Abbie McCarthy) as well as notable support slots for VANT, Our Girl, Another Sky and The Academic.
Talkboy is Katie Heap (vocals), Calum Juniper (vocals), Tim Malkin (guitar), Charlotte Jones (keys), Tom Sargent (bass), Jake Greenway (drums).
'It’s time to start believing the hype' - Gigwise
’A band who may be new, but know exactly what they’re doing. Talkboy are a force to be reckoned with.' - Gigslutz
'From a first listen, you can already see that Leeds six-piece Talkboy is one of Yorkshire’s most exciting indie prospects.' - The 405
’More than living up to the hype’ - Louder Than War
’Incredible to watch live and one name on the lips of West Yorkshire fans at the moment are Talkboy, we cannot wait to see what they get up to in 2019’ – BBC Introducing WY
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‘Talkboy can only be described as an amalgamation of everything new music today should be, and more’ - Girls That Gig
‘Textured, genre-blending art’ - Bitter Sweet Symphonies
'With "Mother", their debut release, they show their potential and just why they caught people's attention in the first place' - The Line of Best Fit
'Debut single 'Mother' finds the band making good on this early buzz, a triumphant piece of psych-addled indie with a pop edge' - CLASH
’Watching the Leeds sextet was akin to binging an addictive Netflix show; exciting, comforting and rewarding all at once. The audience, whether they knew the band or not, where evidently impressed. Unlike many bands at this level, Talkboy’s songs were peppered with lots of fantastic ideas, little rhythmic switch ups, and spots of genuine genius’ – Bitter sweet Symphonies
’Talkboy are incredibly tight, with the vocal harmonies remaining consistent and the stops and starts in the verses drilled to perfection’ – Too Many Blogs
‘Talkboy’s energy on ‘Over & Under’ comes through in droves, confidently arresting the attention of all who listen before erupting into an atmospheric chorus that raises your spirit to euphoric heights’ - HIDDEN HERD
’Each brilliantly observed line hits the mark as it builds to the kind of classic indie chorus that cements relationships on sweaty dance floors. The sophisticated harmonies from Heap and Juniper mirror each other beautifully, giving the song real warmth and heart.’ – Pop Matters
'Music for music’s sake with a real sense of unconditional togetherness with a wonderful ability not just to perform as a group as a family. - real organic atmosphere, copy and pasted straight from the heart of the rehearsal room' - Yorkshire Evening Post
’With momentum growing outside of their native Yorkshire following accomplished displays on the festival circuit and support slots alongside Our Girl and Bully, the six-piece look well-placed heading into a promising 2019 with two singles down and plenty new material to come’ – XS NOIZE
'A combination of attitude heard from Alvvays married with the relaxing harmonies you’d hear from Fleet Foxes' - The Revue
’With the music they're creating, you can feel the experience and confidence of experimentation that comes with it. ‘Over & Under’ is an irrepressible hit. I'm excited for the 2019 they're about to have’ – RAW MEAT
’Their latest single “Someone Else For You” is a love song for yourself where they teach us that in order to do anyone else, you have to do yourself first. With a glowing edginess, “Someone Else For You” is a self-care track that we could all use after a shitty relationship’ – Aupium
’Fresh and lively sextet, Talkboy, are coming on strong with their first single release for 2019, a radiant and memorable guitar-driven indie rocker which distinctly showcases the Leeds outfit's bold soundness and astute songwriting’ – Destroy//Exist
’Kicking straight off with a fine vocal performance, this is two and half minutes of pure delight. It’s catchy, it’s brilliantly produced and the rest of the band all match up in being in top form’ – Popped Music
’What, it seems, makes Talkboy stand out over the hundreds of other indie hopefuls is an ability to pen a really strong song and they aren't limited to one idea’ – Breaking More Waves
'They have a “next big thing” vibe you should take notice of quick' - Music Savage
'A viscous, honey-sweet form of indie-rock which is simply irresistible' - Earthly Pleasures
'An impressive introduction to the scene' - Substance Is Meaning
'Talkboy’s mix of quirky sounds, unusual timings and lackadaisical yet upbeat feel make “Mother” an awesome track from a band that no doubt has some major potential' - KYCKER