Talkdemonic

Talkdemonic is an electronic/folk instrumental band from Portland, OR comprised of Kevin O'Connor on drums and Lisa Molinaro on viola. With a sound so big and expansive, it's hard to believe they are just a duo. That scenic, landscape like sound is achieved by layering electronic blips over Kevin's cymbal-heavy drumming, while the viola gently floats above. It's all rounded out by gorgeous melodies plucked on a banjo or struck on a piano. The tension between electronic and vibrational sounds is present in just about all of their songs. Often that tension feverishly builds before dissolving into something more restrained and lilting. And those are the moments that make this band worth listening to. Check out a few tracks from their sophomore release "Beat Romantic" below.

Talkdemonic - Veraison [buy it]
Talkdemonic - Bering [buy it]
Talkdemonic - White Gymnasium [buy it]
Talkdemonic - Axe and Red Sweater [buy it]
Talkdemonic - Verite [buy it]

And finally, here is a demo from their upcoming album due out some time in 2008.

Talkdemonic - Ending the Orange Glow