Those of us who’ve been kicking around the Portland music scene for 10 years or so already know Talkdemonic, and may have even had to explain to our fretting moms that no, they don’t actually sound as evil as their name. While a thousand earnest singer-songwriters and an untraceable number of experimental noise bands have risen and fallen, Talkdemonic has consistently brought its ornate, resplendent and egoless compositions to the eager ears of a burgeoning fanbase.

Check out this video of Kevin and Lisa on a recent tour, and listen to the new album for yourself .

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