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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
Aaron makes music about meaningful topics that rocks and grooves – and sometimes it even skanks on a rock steady beat!
His new song ‘Geeks’ has been released on all major music platforms on November 15th. It is an anthem for the heroes of the digital age: computer nerds, also known as geeks. It is driven by an off-beat ska guitar, a sticky bass line and a groovy brass section. The icing on the cake is a jazzy saxophone solo.
“I have always loved Ska, I even saw the Specials, the Selecter and Madness live in their heydays”, says Aaron. “I chose the topic although I am not a geek myself, but I have a lot of sympathy for them. Geeks are often frowned upon because they can be socially awkward, but they are the ones who are building a better world. So I think they deserve an anthem.”
The music video is mostly made up of typography, minimalistic ASCII graphics and heavily pixelated images – it surely looks geeky! Watch it here:
Aaron writes catchy songs that are made for people who like meaningful, uplifting topics and guitar-driven, hand-made sounds. His musical journey started young but it wasn’t until he discovered Bitcoin and became so invested in it that he used music to express his new found joy.
“It’s mostly rock music, with excursions into funk, soul and other styles I grew up with. In general, it’s guitar-driven and hand-made, often with a punkish energy and beatlesque harmonies. What all my songs have in common are meaningful lyrics about being in the here and now, about transforming disturbing emotions into wisdom, about being in the flow, things like that.” says Aaron in an interview.
“I have always been making music and writing songs, starting with a punk rock band when I was 15. However, I never saw it as a career. I played in several bands in my teenage years and my early twenties, but after my media studies in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro I focused on other things. I first worked in TV production and then founded one of the first Internet agencies in Germany. I discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and became fascinated by it. I wrote five books about it, made lots of promotional videos and educational series for Bitcoin and blockchain companies, and organised events. I even wrote some songs about Bitcoin, which became quite popular in the community, like my Reggaeton about the Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. People always liked that my songs are catchy and provocative. It was by the end of 2023 that I decided to go full in on music. It’s what I enjoy the most, so now I want to fully follow my passion.”
Since May 2024, his songs have been streamed more than 250,000 times on Spotify and his music videos have been viewed more than 350,000 times on YouTube.
Read more about Aaron King: http://aaron-koenig.net/press/
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