Land of Talk

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Land of Talk

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Img_capt = Land of Talk performing at the Barrymore's Music Hall in Ottawa, Ontario, 2006
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Origin = Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Genre = Indie rock
Years_active = 2006–present
Label = Dependent, One Little Indian, Saddle Creek, Secret City
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URL = [http://www.landoftalk.com/ www.landoftalk.com]
Current_members = Elizabeth Powell
Chris McCarron
Eric Thibodeau
Past_members = Bucky Wheaton

Land of Talk is a Canadian indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec. The band consists of singer and guitarist Elizabeth Powell, bassist Chris McCarron and drummer Eric Thibodeau.

History

Before becoming the front-woman for Land of Talk, Elizabeth Powell made a number of attempts at a music career, both as a solo artist as well as in many bands. She began writing music at the age of fourteen while she grew up in Guelph, Ontario. She enrolled in the jazz program at Concordia University where she met Chris McCarron and Mark Wheaton with whom she formed Land of Talk. [Dunlevy, T’Cha (December, 2006). "Talk of the town: 2006 was busy for Montreal’s dreamy, gritty Land of Talk, and 2007 looks even busier." The Montreal Gazette.] Eric Thibodeau replaced Wheaton on drums in May 2007 to complete the current trio. [ [http://www.genartpulse.com/archives/2007/05/bucky_leaves_la.php "Bucky Leaves Land of Talk!"] . Gen Art Pulse. May 4, 2007.]

Land of Talk has received funding from agencies such as the Canada Council Funding for the Arts (FACTOR). [Chase, Ted (2007). [http://www.qromag.com/interviews/interviews/elizabeth_powell_of_land_of_talk_:_q&a,_part_ii/ "Elizabeth Powell of Land of Talk PartII"] .]

"Applause Cheer Boo Hiss"

The band released its debut EP, "Applause Cheer Boo Hiss", April 4, 2006 on Dependent Music. The single "Summer Special" reached #1 on CBC Radio 3's "The R3-30" the week of February 15, 2007. This track deals with the damaging nature of intra-female conflict and the sadness of losing oneself by way of buying in to the damaging stereotypes of femininity. In an interview with QRO magazine in July 2007, Powell commented on what inspired her to write "Summer Special" and how it compared to her life growing up as a tom-boy.

Another stand-out track from the album is "Speak to Me Bones", which also deals with the theme of relational conflict. This track exemplifies their use of soft vocals and gritty rock sounding musical arrangements. The music video for "Speak to Me Bones" was directed by a former Concordia school mate, Jeff St. Jules. The concept of the video was kept simple, shot in black and white staying true to the band's no-frills style.

"Some Are Lakes"

Land of Talk will release their first full-length album, "Some Are Lakes", on Secret City Records in Canada and Saddle Creek Records in the US. The album is scheduled for release October 7, 2008. Drums on the album are performed by Andrew Barr of The Slip. [ [http://www.chartattack.com/damn/2008/07/1805.cfm "Land of Talk Jump in Lakes"] . "Chart". July 18, 2008.]

References

External links

* [http://www.landoftalk.com/ Land of Talk] official website
* [http://www.indian.co.uk/landoftalk/ Land of Talk] at One Little Indian Records
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* [http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=126&csid2=4&fid1=33967 Land of Talk interview at exclaim]