Published
23-5-2025
Type of Work
Creative Work - Music
Advisors and Contributors
Robert Ellis, Trina Shoemaker
Project Affiliation
Creative Australia
Abstract
“Switch On” is the debut album by Melbourne’s Sweet Talk. Founded in 2018 by D. M. Turner and Soren Walker, Sweet Talk was created as a means to explore their love of American music of the mid to late 20th century through a uniquely Australian lens. Australia and the United States have a close relationship stretching back over 100 years. This bond continues to be expressed geopolitically and is prevalent in the cross-cultural exchange found in contemporary music. Sharing a British and Irish heritage, the countries have developed several musical styles in parallel including country music and rock n roll.
“Switch On” was written over several years and the songs reflect the writer’s Australian perspective and incorporating styles and sounds found in the cross-cultural exchange between Australia and the US.
The album was supported by Creative Australia and the band worked with United States based production team including Producer Robert Ellis (Texas), Grammy Winner Trina Shoemaker (Alabama) and mastering engineer Jordan Richardons (Texas) further establishing an export model for the band.
Citation
Turner, D. M. & Walker, S. R. (2025) Sweet Talk "Switch On" [Music Album]. Creo.
Link to Published Work
https://open.spotify.com/album/5hz1I6rOVfEQWglUoS9ZJt?si=cgGe2z5iRfqofVQQXShIEA
Income (grants or other funding)
Arts Grant (Federal)