Talkshow are a refreshing four-piece, full of energy, melody and emotion, consisting of Damien Scott Owens (Vocals), Stuart Anstee (Guitar), Christian "Elvis" Perry (Bass), and Rhodri Morgan (Drums). Although the band have been together since September 1998, it's members have been close friends for a number of years and have played in various groups together, in and around south Wales. To date, the band has enjoyed varying degrees of success, playing various concerts around south Wales and London including such venues as the Borderline, the Bull and Gate, Barfly and the Sound Republic in London's Leicester Square.

On the other side of the Atlantic the boys have charted in America's College Radio Airplay Charts , the CMJ.

The debut CD "Stand Back I'm Armed", which was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth and Grassroots Studio, Cardiff, was released on November 6th, 2000 on Cardiff indie label, Complete Control Music. The CD also featured "The Fear Of Being Caught", which was used for a TV trailer, and the emotional roller coaster "Demon Heels."

During November Talkshow also filmed the video to accompany 'Stand Back I'm Armed.' The high-quality, low-budget promo received numerous complimentary comments after being shown on HTV's 'Shotgun Slide Show.' An interview soon followed on BBC Choice's 'Wrap' programme.

Other highlights in 2000 included playing the Radio One Live in Cardiff Fringe to a packed house, earning rave reviews. Talkshow became the first band ever to play the Tate Modern Gallery when they took part in the Millennium Commission's Art and Culture Showcase of UK talent on December 12th 2000. The band performed in front of 1,200 invited guests including Culture Secretary Chris Smith MP.

The single, 'Stand Back I'm Armed' also made the BBC Radio Wales Top 50 for 2000. The song, voted for by the station's listeners, finished higher than releases by Terris, Crashland, Mo Ho Bish Ho Pi, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, and Big Leaves.

The current year has followed in very much the same vain. With 'Stand Back I'm Armed' still gaining significant airplay on BBC Radio Wales and Radio 1 Session in Wales, Talkshow were tipped as " the one to look out for" in 2001 by Red Dragon FM. The single continued to gain favourable airplay after it was play-listed on New England College radio station WNEC 91.7FM in the States. It also achieved 'Record of the Week' status on Glamorgan University's Fusion 107FM.

During the summer, the boys played both the Barfly in London and Cardiff and showcased their much-talked-about second single, GM9 The Triple A-side, at the Interactive City event in Cardiff on June 3rd.

Their follow-up 3 track CD, consists of the punky, Gas Mark 9, the melodic, This Side of Silence, and the up-lifting pop punk that is, Modern Girl. All three songs where recorded at Grassroots, Cardiff throughout the Spring of this year with Paul Durrant at the controls.

To date, the band has promoted the CD with several high profile shows. They've played the Sound Republic, London; supported the Crocketts in their Millennium Stadium warm-up at Ystrad Rhondda Sport Centre; appearred at 'Music in the Park', Cardiff Castle with Tetra Splendour; and supported Terris at Blackwood Miners Institute. They also appeared at BBC Wales' Big Buzz Festival in Cardiff Bay.

Talkshow have recently recorded another demo and have been working with remixer, Matt Cleaver. Matt, who's responsible for several Seafood remixes amongst others, asked to remix Talkshow's "Stand Back I'm Armed" track after being impressed with a number of their London performances.

The guys recently played to a packed house in the Radio 2 Live event, which took place in Cardiff during October. Farrah, who are signed to Miles Copeland's record label, Ark 21, supported them.

To finish 2001 on a high, Talkshow won the "Best Unsigned Act" award at the Welsh Music Awards held at the Coal Exchange in Cardiff Bay on December 6th. They were nominated for the prize by the Welsh Music Industry and voted into first place by the public. It would seem that all their hard work is close to paying off!

Talkshow were voted the "Best Unsigned Act" at the Welsh Music Awards 2001. Here's a few media quotes:

Claire Sturgess, XFM "Shouty, sneery, punky pop. And cheeky with it."

Alison Stokes, South Wales Echo Music Critic "They sounded and looked like they should have been on stage at the Millennium Stadium, so massive was frontman Damien Scott Owens stage presence."

Tarw Dur Fanzine "One of the best indie bands around...punky, naughty, energetic and the perfect back-to-school soundtrack. This is what punk should be about and I love it! Can't wait to catch 'em live! "

R U Sorted? Magazine: "It seems certain that Talkshow will reach the dizzy heights of pop superstardom."

Ali Stokes, South Wales Echo, Music Critic: "In singer Damien Scott Owens Talkshow have a star in-waiting. He oozes stage presence and rock-star posture...their sound deserves a bigger stage and it must only be a matter of time before they get major label interest."

Bethan Elfyn, Radio 1 Session in Wales DJ: "Throwing shapes, gyrating and the look of pure enjoyment on their faces Talkshow were a delight to witness."

Iestyn George, GQ Magazine Music Editor and TV presenter "...they are quite someway divorced from the standard Welsh-pub rock that's served up by so many bands today.the best band we've seen."

Huw Stephens, Radio 1 Session in Wales DJ: "...sounds genius live." Welsh Bands Weekly 'Very, very impressive...' Original Sin Fanzine "One of the best indie bands we've ever featured. Not a superlative but a fact!"

SOSP Cardiff Entertainment Guide "They play as if the limousines are already waiting outside. Stardom surely beckons."