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eagle and talon

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VILLAGE VOICE - "artlessly jagged post-punk that’s got fun in it even when it’s being serious."
LA TIMES - "The music of Eagle and Talon is wonderfully underproduced. The hollow, tinny notes of a child’s Casio keyboard swirl around choppy guitar licks and no-nonsense drumbeats. Kim’s voice, sweet and strong, braves the rapids of this melodic current with powerful self-assurance."
BUST MAGAZINE - "If at first you mistake track one of L.A. duo Eagle and Talon’s EP as the coolest Sleater-Kinney song you’ve heard in ages, we forgive you; Kim Talon’s sweetly strident vocals are the best tribute I’ve heard to S-K. But Kim and Alice Talon have much more up their sleeve using just drums, guitar, Casio, and weirdo turns of phrase ("You’re a devil in a waterbed/Your eyeliner is frostbite"). Most important, Eagle and Talon have that extra je ne sais quoi that makes their debut really exciting and, at four songs, not nearly long enough. I’m waiting for the full-length to drop, ladies."
BOSTON HERALD - "Los Angeles girlie-punk duo Eagle and Talon ripped through a rousing opening set full of artfully executed noise: a guitar and drums-based affair fused with primal feminine abandon reminiscent of both ’’Guyville"-era Liz Phair and the quirky timing of early Throwing Muses.
MONTREAL MIRROR - "Two chicks from L.A. and Winnipeg carve themselves an edgy indie pop niche on this debut EP."
PREFIXMAG - "The songs of man-free duo Eagle and Talon chug and lurch in fine art-punk fashion, invoking Sleater-Kinney and Sonic Youth without directly ripping either. Smart, poetic and more than a little sassy, Alice and Kim Talon make indie rock for the hippest robots on the block."
THE BUBBLEDEATH - "this is chained, glaring, artsy post-punk advancing, stepping on toes and not apologizing. This is paint splatters upon a metal door, this is spikey delicious duo of two girls with major hands-on-hips stance viewpoint and plenty of jagged lyrics to last a while. This is Eagle and Talon, the claws being the song, and all."
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Member Since: 6/21/2004
Band Website: eagleandtalon.com
Band Members:
Kim - words/guitar/bass
Alice - drums/casio/back-up vocals
Andrew - collaborator/dominatrix

Eagle and Talon have been confusing people since their formation in mid-2003. Described as the founders of "leotard rock", Eagle and Talon splice angular guitars and intricate rhythms with scraps of musical theater, forging a sound that makes you wonder whether you¹re being pet by a kitten or mauled by a lynx.

Kim Talon (guitar/words) started composing music to help temper the arctic conditions of her hometown, Winnipeg, Manitoba. At 18, she moved to New York City in search of warmer climates and a possible career in tap dancing. Meanwhile, Alice Talon (drums/casio) was busy abandoning a career in classical piano to search for her ancestors. When school let out, she left Cleveland for Taiwan, where she spent her afternoons drumming in the damp basements of Taipei.

In 2004, the duo made their debut at a converted bowling alley in Los Angeles, inaugurating a string of performances in LA and New York City. With a battalion of guitars, encrypted tunings, furious drums and dueling casios, Eagle and Talon shows have evolved into raw and unpredictable affairs. Songs ruminate on anything that moves, from frostbite to skeletons to the afterlife. Kim Talon asks: "Microphone? Are you the reincarnate of Jesus in my hand?" Pointed social commentaries are sewn into verses like: "They hide the bird feed/They hide the bird that breaks/We keep our windows closed/We leave the vacuum on."

The duo recently released their debut EP Eagle and Talon Cares which is receiving airplay at college radio stations throughout the US and Canada. In Spring 2006, Eagle and Talon toured nationally with Sia - playing such historic venues as the Troubadour, Bimbo's and the Bowery Ballroom. 2008 will see the release of their first full-length album.

Sounds Like: ball fun
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

new times for old tech

friends~we've posted a little preview off the album that's robbing us of the best years of our lives... the song (hot caught) was mixed by dave cooley and you are the first to hear it.and the album? ...
Posted by eagle and talon on Thu, 08 May 2008 01:10:00 PST

DELI MAGAZINE FEATURE

read it here...http://www.thedelimagazine.com/laThanks Deli people!
Posted by eagle and talon on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:19:00 PST

NEW REVIEW/PICS of LE ECHO SHOW

thanks to all the lovely faces that came out thursday night! it was good to be playing again and we can't wait to throw up this record for good and get out of the studio so we can move on with our li...
Posted by eagle and talon on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:49:00 PST

Get on EAT Guest List for 2/28 Echo Show

hello friends same show same time, but to get in free, we've got to put you on the FANCY FREE list. Email us at myspace or [email protected] before 5pm with your full name + number o...
Posted by eagle and talon on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:11:00 PST

NEW REVIEW/INTERVIEW HERE...

see new e.a.t. review/interview here:http://detour-mag.com/assets/2008/01/30/meet-greet-eagl e-and-talon/
Posted by eagle and talon on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:30:00 PST

record release me from this chain

thank you to everyone who came to sing in our choir for one of the songs on the record, some of you sounded great! I'm relieved to report that we're basically done tracking and that mixing has alread...
Posted by eagle and talon on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:19:00 PST

in Nylon Magazine / ARP doesn't spell hospital

don't spend too much money on magazines but, see talon and talon in June/July issue of Nylon Magazine (with the white stripes on the cover). story of world music scenes and we in LA part with friends...
Posted by eagle and talon on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:25:00 PST

NEW E.A.T. INTERVIEW

we are being featured on PENS EYE VIEW, read here for gossips/interview........http://www.penseyeview.com/13.html- knots and passion
Posted by eagle and talon on Tue, 29 May 2007 09:50:00 PST

recording takes away

hi friends, we just wanted to tell you that we've been and will be taking times off this summer to record. meaning less shows and more time together. we're actually in the studio right now and are e...
Posted by eagle and talon on Fri, 25 May 2007 01:51:00 PST

^^^^^^^^^^^ + ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

..> ballerA thug that has "made it" to the big time. Originally refered ball players that made it out of the streets to make millions as a pro ball player, but now is used to describe any thug t...
Posted by eagle and talon on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 07:09:00 PST