aaamusic | On 27, May 2011

‘Mirrors’ is the new single from Talking Pictures, released May 30th through Split Records. Balancing gratifying pop hooks with intelligent, creative melodies, Talking Pictures weave rough-edged synth sounds with their cutting, angular guitars to create a shimmering slice of glacial indie-pop. ‘Mirrors’ will be available on 7”, featuring remixes from Is Tropical, Voluntary Butler Scheme and Joe and Will Ask.

Mixed by Britt Myers (Yeasayer), ‘Mirrors’ is a shining example of Talking Pictures’ staple sound, which was born through the ambitious vision of singer and guitarist Nicholas Harrision. Through meeting keyboard player and self-confessed electronics geek Andy Hall-Hall, the band’s sound became realised: “I remember the first thing Nicholas said to me was that he wanted it to be like Motown, but with electronics – like Ray Charles meets Justice,” says Andy.
Talking Pictures soon took this original blueprint and warped it to create spikey, synth-laden indie, injected with huge, euphoric choruses. Like many great pop songwriters, Talking Pictures use their instantly accessible melodies to push darker themes. Of ‘Mirrors’, Nicholas says: “It’s sort of a cautionary tale. It’s about going out and getting a bit too messed up, and realising you have to take a look at yourself.”

‘Mirrors’ is released on 7” through Split Records on May 30th and available now through all good digital retailers.

Live dates:
10th June – Old Queens Head, London
5th July – Fieldview Festival, Wiltshire
12th July – Firefly Festival, Shropshire