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Dave Curl Embraces Authenticity in New Single ‘Don’t Talk Anymore’
The wait is over for fans of Dave Curl, the Australian-Swiss singer-songwriter whose blend of folk, pop, and rock has been captivating audiences worldwide. He is back with ‘Don’t Talk Anymore’, via Running Wild Records, a track that marks another significant step in his prolific career, one that continues to embody his motto for 2024: “carpe diem.”
Dave Curl’s music is a soulful mix of folk, pop, and rock, with an alternative edge that sets it apart. Drawing influences from the giants of the 80s and 90s like Sting, Eurythmics, and Bryan Adams, as well as contemporary artists such as Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson, Dave’s sound is both nostalgic and fresh. His exceptional songwriting abilities and authentic style have led to comparisons with artists like Milow and Bono, while his irreverent, anti-establishment vibe resonates with fans of Nick Cave and Lou Reed.
‘Don’t Talk Anymore’ is a powerful rock anthem that captures the zeitgeist of our tech-saturated era. The track kicks off with a glitchy introduction, bluesy guitar riffs, and an edgy bass line, all supported by a syncopated drum groove.
Dave Curl’s inspiration for ‘Don’t Talk Anymore’ came from a train journey through the Italian part of Switzerland. Expecting lively chatter, he was instead met with eerie silence as passengers were glued to their screens. This moment of realization sparked the creation of the song, which serves as an ironic reminder of the importance of meaningful communication in an increasingly virtual world.
“‘Don’t Talk Anymore’ captures the modern epidemic of disconnection, as people immerse themselves in smartphones rather than meaningful conversation. Inspired by a train journey through the Italian part of Switzerland, I was struck by the eerie silence of fellow passengers glued to their screens. Expecting lively chatter, I instead found an irritating scene of silence. This moment sparked the idea of ‘Don’t Talk Anymore’. The song serves as an ironic reminder of the importance of meaningful communication in an increasingly virtual world.” – Dave Curl
Upcoming Shows
Fans can catch Dave Curl live at various venues across Switzerland throughout 2024:
- 15 June – Lok.al – Winterthur, CH
- 22 June – City-Library Winterthur & Wedding Fürstenau, CH
- 7 July – Party Küsnacht, CH
- 24 August – Party Dinhart, CH
More from Dave Curl: Website – Facebook – Soundcloud – TikTok – Youtube – Instagram – Spotify
Image credit: Audrey Wagner
As if dropping a three-pack project filled with bangers was not eye-catching enough, Burgeoning Ghanaian talent NSRB Dray has served another masterpiece with the release of his new single “Eye for Eye.”
Known for singing from raw emotions, NSRB Dray takes it a step further in this new release where he talks about being in a state of despair and self-doubt.
However, there’s no doubt about his intentions on the record. NSRB Dray goes in hard from the first beat drop on the YNT Deezy-produced track.
On “Eye for Eye,” he glides on the boppy instrumentals for two minutes straight, highlighting the world’s abundance of greed, unforgiveness, ego, and pride.
He opens with his version of the famous Mahatma Gandhi saying, “An eye for an Eye leaves the world blind,” before letting his baritone vocals shine through what can pass a “here’s how the world works” pep talk to the listeners.
The record boasts of superior rawness draped around melodious saxophone sounds by Sam Aryee, missing in so many fine-tuned street-preaching jams lately. NSRB Dray’s delivery stands out as the lyrics pierce the ears and hearts of the listeners to nod and note down.
He shared the reason for his choice of lyrics exclusively to Amplify Ghana, stating that his never-give-up spirit pushed him to send a message of hope to his audience.
“Eye for Eye is a music piece written in a state of disrepair and self-doubt. It talks about not giving up and staying well composed in every situation,” he explained.
After dropping “PLAN B” which touched on a similar subject matter, last year, this new release could easily pass as his master plan, but the singer’s unpredictability and versatility means fans can expect different sounds from him.
“Eye for Eye,” is NSRB Dray’s 2025 welcome message. It was mixed by the singer and mastered by talented sound engineer QID Korle.
Don’t miss out on the message, stream ‘Eye for Eye’ here.
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