Melbourne's Mike Talisman tugs at the heartstrings with enchanting country single, 'Table For One'

Melbourne’s Mike Talisman follows up on the success of his debut single, ‘Due Time’, with the stunning, sparse single, ‘Table For One’, which once again showcases the singer/songwriter’s knack for vivid lyricism.

Forging together elements of Country, Pop and Alternative stylings to create his own earnest brand of music, Mike has the ability to craft tracks that will tug at your heartstrings. He has been writing and performing music since a very young age, joining his first band at age 12 after being inspired by his father’s outstanding record collection.

‘Table For One’ and its crackle of dust on the vinyl from the start, hits you right in the nostalgias. Coupled with the stripped back, but rich tones saturated in reverb, Mike Talisman has enabled the senses with a simulated live take, strings brightened, with stunningly subtle strings and a touch of pedal steel, all set to enhance his vivd storytelling. ‘Table For One’ hurts so good.

Speaking on the creation of ‘Table For One’, Mike says the song is one for the lovers out there.

“I wanted to create a track that would give the feeling of holding your soulmate close under the covers whilst an ominous storm erupts all around,” he said.

Growing up in the countryside at the base of the Grampians Mountain Ranges had a profound impact on Talisman and his writing. The troubadour eventually moved to Melbourne at age 18 to pursue his musical career.

Mike Talisman debuted in 2022 with the release of his single called ‘Due Time’. The heartbreaking single tells the story of the day Talisman lost his father. The single was aired on over 300 radio stations worldwide and quickly garnered over 10k streams. It has since received coverage via major music publications, whilst also gaining traction on dozens of Spotify playlists.

Talisman recently headed back into the studio with ARIA award winning producer Troy Brady (Amity Affliction) to record his new single.

‘Table For One’ is available on all major online streaming services now.