Because I’ll be one of the few mp3 bloggers not going to SXSW (boo!), I have to train my focus on March 29, when my wife and I will be seeing The National (hooray!) at the Troubadour in Los Angeles – and partying with the Drunkard and his wife.
I always love to see who opens shows for bands I hold in high regard. Because, hey, if they’re good enough for The National …
Talkdemonic – a duo from Portland, Ore., made up of multi-instrumentalists Kevin O’Connor and Lisa Molinaro – is one of two openers (Baby Dayliner is the other).
Unless it’s a DJ (say, Shadow or RJD2), all-instrumental compositions usually just ain’t my thing. However, these sounds by Talkdemonic – with O’Connor playing (among other things) drums, synth, Wurlitzer, laptop and Molinaro on viola and synths – are pretty enthralling. The band calls it “folktronic hop”: wispy indie vibes grounded by electronic/hip-hop beats.
I’ll be very curious to see how it translates live.
Beat Romantic is due out March 21 on Arena Rock Recording Co.
Talkdemonic | Mountaintops in Caves
When I saw the National I was similarly excited to see who they brought along. Unfortunately, that band was Film School and I really didn’t like them!
Seeing The National in NYC has proven to be almost impossible since Alligator came out. You win this time LA!
speaking of, my tickets should be here any day now.
yeah, that talkdemonic stuff is great. i reviewed it for a paper, and was very surprised at how absorbing it was, especially for being instrumental. can’t wait to here how the show goes.