After making a splash on the scene in 2022 with the release of their debut EP Jump Into Nothing and gigs supporting The Smith Streets Band, Sly Withers, and Press Club, Meeanjin/Brisbane band Talk Heavy are back with their first release for the year. “The Song That Plays (When Marissa Shoots Trey)” is worth the wait, with its high-energy chords and nostalgic pop-punk feel. And a seemingly random reference to The O.C. is always welcome too!
“To put it simply, ‘The Song That Plays (When Marissa Shoots Trey)’ is about recognising the bad space you’re in, what trauma or response pushed you into that position and making the statement of ‘fuck it, I’m done with this and need to move forward,’” explained Talk Heavy’s lead singer Matt Cochran. “For me personally, I’ve always struggled with weight and comfort eating. I was so physically exhausted touring with Press Club that I couldn’t ignore it anymore, which pushed me to that point where I realised ‘if I don’t change something soon, I’m going to die in the next 5 to 10 years.’”
If you’re in Meeanjin/Brisbane, make sure you catch Talk Heavy at The Brightside on August 15 as part of the epic SIDEFEST lineup.
Image used with permission from Habit Music Co.; credit: Will Johnstone