Crosstalk Club
@crosstalkclub.bsky.social
NJ-based indie band playing catchy pop-rock tunes with quirky lyrics about paranormal dating, time travel, and piano sledgehammers. Debut album out now. New EP soon.
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Warren Zevon’s music has always been a huge influence on me, so it was great to see if acknowledged by the Hall of Fame. Regardless of what you think of the lifestyle that made the music, it hits hard, the lyrics are often sardonic and funny and heartfelt and heartbreaking. Taken away way too early.
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Warren Zevon’s music has always been a huge influence on me, so it was great to see if acknowledged by the Hall of Fame. Regardless of what you think of the lifestyle that made the music, it hits hard, the lyrics are often sardonic and funny and heartfelt and heartbreaking. Taken away way too early.
A lyrical peek at a new song in progress. Going a little philosophical on this one. #lyrics #newsong #inprogress
November 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
A lyrical peek at a new song in progress. Going a little philosophical on this one. #lyrics #newsong #inprogress
Crosstalk Club, approved by music critics everywhere.
October 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Crosstalk Club, approved by music critics everywhere.
BlowUpRadio’s annual Banding Together benefit features 223 artists(!) donating music to help The Spondylitis Association of America. Donating through their @bandcamp page will get you all the music. AND don’t miss this week’s radio-thon 10/16-10/22 with broadcasts of live sets from the performers.
October 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
BlowUpRadio’s annual Banding Together benefit features 223 artists(!) donating music to help The Spondylitis Association of America. Donating through their @bandcamp page will get you all the music. AND don’t miss this week’s radio-thon 10/16-10/22 with broadcasts of live sets from the performers.
As Rush fans, we’re really really excited about the recent news of a new tour with Anika Niles . We’ll never get Neil back, and as Geddy said,”how do you replace someone who’s irreplaceable?” but I think this will be something cool to see.
October 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
As Rush fans, we’re really really excited about the recent news of a new tour with Anika Niles . We’ll never get Neil back, and as Geddy said,”how do you replace someone who’s irreplaceable?” but I think this will be something cool to see.
This year’s BlowUpRadio.com annual October 17th-19th Banding Together benefit for the Spondylitis Association of America is extra special because we are also celebrating their 25th anniversary.
September 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This year’s BlowUpRadio.com annual October 17th-19th Banding Together benefit for the Spondylitis Association of America is extra special because we are also celebrating their 25th anniversary.
Needed something upbeat today! A little flashback several summers ago to @crosstalkclub ‘s debut album. Definitely the most meta (not Meta) of my songs. Looking forward to releasing the new stuff soon.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=d6og...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=d6og...
Crosstalk Club - "When Forever's Over" lyric video
YouTube video by Crosstalk Club
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September 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Needed something upbeat today! A little flashback several summers ago to @crosstalkclub ‘s debut album. Definitely the most meta (not Meta) of my songs. Looking forward to releasing the new stuff soon.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=d6og...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=d6og...
I’ve spent the last month making three new music videos for some of our new songs that we’re working on. It’s always a fun process, but this last one was a challenge to finish. It’s always a nice dopamine hit when I toss another pile of notes and scripts in the trash and celebrate another one done.
September 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I’ve spent the last month making three new music videos for some of our new songs that we’re working on. It’s always a fun process, but this last one was a challenge to finish. It’s always a nice dopamine hit when I toss another pile of notes and scripts in the trash and celebrate another one done.
A little sample of shots from five new videos we’re working on for our new releases. Really excited to share them all with you! #lyricvideo #newmusic #workinprogress #bts
August 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A little sample of shots from five new videos we’re working on for our new releases. Really excited to share them all with you! #lyricvideo #newmusic #workinprogress #bts
A little behind the scenes for my fellow tech geeks. Here are some of the videos for our new upcoming songs. Someday we’ll go pro-level production, but here’s how we do it now. #njindieband #indiemusic #lyricvídeo #bts #production
August 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A little behind the scenes for my fellow tech geeks. Here are some of the videos for our new upcoming songs. Someday we’ll go pro-level production, but here’s how we do it now. #njindieband #indiemusic #lyricvídeo #bts #production
Seaside contemplation:
Greetings from
Lavallette NJ
Greetings from
Lavallette NJ
July 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Seaside contemplation:
Greetings from
Lavallette NJ
Greetings from
Lavallette NJ
So what do superheroes, sea monsters, and snow globes have in common? They’re all scenes from a new video we’re working on for “Rescue,” another new song we’re pretty excited about. I thought I’d give a little preview! More details soon.
July 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
So what do superheroes, sea monsters, and snow globes have in common? They’re all scenes from a new video we’re working on for “Rescue,” another new song we’re pretty excited about. I thought I’d give a little preview! More details soon.
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We skipped the July 4 show traffic and blew up our backyard instead.
July 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
We skipped the July 4 show traffic and blew up our backyard instead.
This week is the anniversary of our debut album, LIFTOFF. I was really proud of this release, which wouldn’t have been possible without band mates Steve and Jake. We’re hoping to complete some new music in the near future, and I can’t wait to share it with you.
June 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
This week is the anniversary of our debut album, LIFTOFF. I was really proud of this release, which wouldn’t have been possible without band mates Steve and Jake. We’re hoping to complete some new music in the near future, and I can’t wait to share it with you.
I’m definitely a fan of the Voyager probes (hell, I wrote a song about them). The probes survived a 50,000 Kelvin sphere, giving us info about the heliopause.
I love the fact that a flying computer with 1977 tech is on its next step on an infinite journey, and is still teaching us new things.
I love the fact that a flying computer with 1977 tech is on its next step on an infinite journey, and is still teaching us new things.
June 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I’m definitely a fan of the Voyager probes (hell, I wrote a song about them). The probes survived a 50,000 Kelvin sphere, giving us info about the heliopause.
I love the fact that a flying computer with 1977 tech is on its next step on an infinite journey, and is still teaching us new things.
I love the fact that a flying computer with 1977 tech is on its next step on an infinite journey, and is still teaching us new things.
One more from “Liftoff,” this is “Damaged Goods.” We’re all the total of our joys and heartbreaks, so you need to find someone who’s emotional baggage compliments yours. Lots of moving parts on this one.
youtu.be/dbl4kyUkZWk
youtu.be/dbl4kyUkZWk
Crosstalk Club - Damaged Goods Lyric Video
YouTube video by Crosstalk Club
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June 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
One more from “Liftoff,” this is “Damaged Goods.” We’re all the total of our joys and heartbreaks, so you need to find someone who’s emotional baggage compliments yours. Lots of moving parts on this one.
youtu.be/dbl4kyUkZWk
youtu.be/dbl4kyUkZWk
I came to appreciate Brian Wilson’s music later on, but as an adult and a music maker, I was really inspired by how deep those post-surf recordings go. You can pull those songs apart and find new things about them each time.
Thanks, Brian.
Thanks, Brian.
June 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I came to appreciate Brian Wilson’s music later on, but as an adult and a music maker, I was really inspired by how deep those post-surf recordings go. You can pull those songs apart and find new things about them each time.
Thanks, Brian.
Thanks, Brian.
You can catch keyboard guy DanO in his alter-ego with the cover band Run For Cover this Sunday 6/8 at Asburyfest in Asbury Park, NJ, 4-6pm.
June 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
You can catch keyboard guy DanO in his alter-ego with the cover band Run For Cover this Sunday 6/8 at Asburyfest in Asbury Park, NJ, 4-6pm.
Next video, “Plastic Island,” a reggae(ish) song about the growing Pacific Garbage Patch, a growing mass of swirling plastic in the Pacific Ocean. I loved making the cartoon characters to show environmental horror in the cutest way possible.
youtu.be/UhKlGP62uIc
youtu.be/UhKlGP62uIc
Crosstalk Club - "Plastic Island" lyric video
YouTube video by Crosstalk Club
youtu.be
June 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Next video, “Plastic Island,” a reggae(ish) song about the growing Pacific Garbage Patch, a growing mass of swirling plastic in the Pacific Ocean. I loved making the cartoon characters to show environmental horror in the cutest way possible.
youtu.be/UhKlGP62uIc
youtu.be/UhKlGP62uIc
Second single from LIFTOFF, this is the first version video for “The Green and the Gray.” This was early in our video making, but I think it came out pretty well. This one’s a personal song for me, since I’m between green and gray myself.
youtu.be/Fn2isvmmku8
youtu.be/Fn2isvmmku8
Crosstalk Club - The Green and The Gray lyric video
YouTube video by Crosstalk Club
youtu.be
May 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Second single from LIFTOFF, this is the first version video for “The Green and the Gray.” This was early in our video making, but I think it came out pretty well. This one’s a personal song for me, since I’m between green and gray myself.
youtu.be/Fn2isvmmku8
youtu.be/Fn2isvmmku8
One of my favorites, “The Piano is Broken,” a story of writers block and projection. Sugar & Space did the artwork animatics. Legally, I’ll say that it’s not good to use sledgehammers to solve your problems, but it is therapeutic. So I’ve heard.
youtu.be/-Yf9T40wELs
youtu.be/-Yf9T40wELs
Crosstalk Club - “The Piano is Broken” lyric video
YouTube video by Crosstalk Club
youtu.be
May 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
One of my favorites, “The Piano is Broken,” a story of writers block and projection. Sugar & Space did the artwork animatics. Legally, I’ll say that it’s not good to use sledgehammers to solve your problems, but it is therapeutic. So I’ve heard.
youtu.be/-Yf9T40wELs
youtu.be/-Yf9T40wELs
One more from “Liftoff,” this is “Damaged Goods.” We’re all the total of our joys and heartbreaks, so you need to find someone who’s emotional baggage compliments yours. Lots of moving parts on this one.
youtu.be/dbl4kyUkZWk
youtu.be/dbl4kyUkZWk
Crosstalk Club - Damaged Goods Lyric Video
YouTube video by Crosstalk Club
youtu.be
May 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
One more from “Liftoff,” this is “Damaged Goods.” We’re all the total of our joys and heartbreaks, so you need to find someone who’s emotional baggage compliments yours. Lots of moving parts on this one.
youtu.be/dbl4kyUkZWk
youtu.be/dbl4kyUkZWk
Our next lyric video, “When Forever’s Over.” I loved all of the parodies of classic video game characters that show up in this one — try to name them all! We got some big help from @doodlesbydan who designed our two main characters, and a bunch of our parody characters.
youtu.be/d6ogt1B864o
youtu.be/d6ogt1B864o
Crosstalk Club - "When Forever's Over" lyric video
YouTube video by Crosstalk Club
youtu.be
May 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Our next lyric video, “When Forever’s Over.” I loved all of the parodies of classic video game characters that show up in this one — try to name them all! We got some big help from @doodlesbydan who designed our two main characters, and a bunch of our parody characters.
youtu.be/d6ogt1B864o
youtu.be/d6ogt1B864o
It’s the anniversary of this video release, so let’s do this one next! “Another Love Song“ was a fun song to record. We were just learning animation at this point. There’s a couple of messages hidden in there as well.
youtu.be/JYMxOzRyFMU
youtu.be/JYMxOzRyFMU
May 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
It’s the anniversary of this video release, so let’s do this one next! “Another Love Song“ was a fun song to record. We were just learning animation at this point. There’s a couple of messages hidden in there as well.
youtu.be/JYMxOzRyFMU
youtu.be/JYMxOzRyFMU