Kasey Chambers calls Naarm/Melbourne-based six-piece Sweet Talk her “new favourite band” while Whitlams’ frontman Tim Freedman said “Sweet Talk was an absolute stand out at the two festivals in the last year where I caught them, Tamworth and Bluesfest.” While industry movers and shakers are just discovering them, we’ve been on the Sweet Talk train since they released “Warm Love” in 2023. If you’re yet to get on board, there’s no better time. Take a listen to their latest single “Stoned in Texas, Queensland” and I know you’ll be just as impressed as their long-term fans.
“Stoned in Texas, Queensland” is the second single lifted from Sweet Talk’s highly anticipated debut album Switch On, which drops on May 23. While you can stream it anywhere, fans will want in on the limited-edition, numbered orange and yellow vinyl editions available for preorder now.
Just before the album drops, Sweet Talk will kick off a tour supporting Americana superstars Red Clay Strays. They’ll also play Bluesfest and some headlining shows, so there are plenty of opportunities to catch them doing what they do best in the coming months.
19 & 20 April 2025 – Bluesfest @ Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, Cavanbah/Byron Bay
2 May 2025 – Court House Gallery, Gimuy/Cairns (FREE)
16 May 2025 – Kings Beach Tavern, Kal’owen-dha/Caloundra (FREE)
17 May 2025 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Red Clay Strays)
19 May 2025 – Bar on the Hill @ University of Newcastle, Mulubinba/Newcastle (supporting Red Clay Strays)
20 May 2025 – Hordern Pavilion, Eora/Sydney (supporting Red Clay Strays)
22 May 2025 – Festival Hall, Naarm/Melbourne (SOLD OUT – supporting Red Clay Strays)
23 May 2025 – Honky Tonk Blues, Walyalup/Fremantle (FREE)
24 May 2025 – Metro City, Whadjuk Country/Northbridge (SOLD OUT – supporting Red Clay Strays)
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