talker’s last record, I’m Telling You the Truth, saw her stepping into an era of having many hard conversations and acknowledging the truths of relationships with others and herself. On her new record, Runaway Jane, she acknowledges her place in the world, in relation to both herself & the greater unknown. Once you get really honest, you have to make choices. You have to decide if you’re going to make a change. How are you going to present to the world? It’s hard to choose. The sheer possibility of being able to be anyone, anywhere, doing anything is addictive and exhilarating. But that also means you have to pick a direction eventually.
“Gold Rush,” our first preview of Runaway Jane, is an emotionally dense, hypnotic introduction to this new era of talker. The new single highlights the artist’s explosive punk attitude and her ability to combine it with her infectious pop tendencies. With a chorus meant to be chanted in a crowd, and a dynamically pleasing arrangement, talker welcomes us into her world with an unmistakable rawness. “Gold Rush” employs a minimalist arrangement that emphasizes the artist’s words and passionate vocals, creating a no-bells-and-whistles anthem centered around talker’s individuality. Despite the sparse sonic terrain, there is something intrinsically immersive about this single. The artist’s vague yet impactful songwriting allows the listener to see themselves in talker’s show, a testament to the vulnerability expressed throughout “Gold Rush.” Runaway Jane is shaping up to be a landmark release for talker, and our first preview solidifies that sentiment via palpable emotions delivered by an unforgettable performance.
