Eagle*Seagull

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Eagle*Seagull

Country	Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Years active	???? – Present
Labels	Paper Garden Records

Eagle*Seagull is an indie rock band from Lincoln, Nebraska.

Recalling the bittersweet grandeur of Hunky Dory-era Bowie filtered through the melancholy art-pop sensibilities of bands like Blonde Redhead, Eagle*Seagull's self-titled debut pulled in comparisons to bands du jour such as The Arcade Fire and Interpol - due to the fact that they sound much like them. Released in October 2005, the debut is an exercise in gloom and elation that more than meets the high expectations such comparisons invite.

Formed in late 2004 in the midwest college town of Lincoln, NE, Eagle*Seagull were an immediate buzz in the independent Nebraska music scene and began recording their record in early 2005 - a task that continued off and on for the next eight months. The result was an album of unique vision - an almost manic recording that is at times minimal and despondent, while at others frenetic and full of urgent, jittery, even joyful energy. Upon its release on October 11th, 2005, Eagle*Seagull's self-titled album garnered the kind of attention that suddenly propelled bands such as Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! and The Arcade Fire into instant success. Hailed by many critics as one of the best albums of 2005, it sold out of its first pressing within four months and even earned the band an unexpected, though miniscule, mention in Rolling Stone. Following the success of their debut, Eagle*Seagull then embarked on their first comprehensive U.S. tour in February and March of 2006.

Eagle*Seagull currently have more tours planned. Thus far, they have played alongside bands such as The Good Life, Jumbling Towers, and Clair de Lune.