New Album News - Just about done

2/14/08 Months later.. we've completed all of the recording for the new album. Those pesky two songs.. they're wrapping-up. Both Steven and Randall have been busy with their other projects - Royal Visionaries debut should hit the streets in March or April this year. And Tristraum has been doing live shows - not to mention the increased Section 44 live show promotions for national acts. We promise - the wait will soon be over. Check out our myspace page for some previews of newer songs. - Steven and Randall


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Summer 2007 update

7/18/07 we've been very busy in the studio over the past six months finishing-up our second album 'carousel of life'. We have two songs remaining to complete. It will be a two-disc release with the second disc holding remixed versions from the first. We've added a music store to the music page to quickly buy any eloquent track including six from our new album. Steven's other project royal visionaries just completed mastering thier debut album. Look for it very soon.


New Album News - Limited EP available now

10/16/06 In antipation for the second Eloquent full-length 'Carousel of Life', we have released a limited edition EP holding six new songs. This release was first made only available at the 2006 A Different Drum Synthfestival in Salt Lake City, Utah USA. A few copies are still available at A Different Drum and CD Baby and digital downloads are always available at iTunes.


2006 Colorado Dark Arts Festival VIDEO now available

6/9/06 We cut together a quick video of our live performance of 'carte blanche' from the 2006 Colorado Dark Arts Festival. This was a great show - our first in Colorado! Thanks to everyone who came-out. We enjoyed meeting you! WATCH VIDEO (quicktime movie format)


pet shop boys tribute announced - holds eloquent track

5/15/06 Synthphony Records has announced the release of a brand new tribute to The Pet Shop Boys titled "Always On Our Minds - A Tribute to the Pet Shop Boys". Eloquent is proud to take part in this project with a cover of "A Red Letter Day". See Synthphony Records site for complete details.


carte blanche remix appears on Sector 1 compilation

4/30/06 The People Theatre remix of "Carte Blanche" will appear on Sector 1 from Section 44. This compilation also features Empire State Human, Glow, Fake the Envy, Zombie Girl, Color Theory and many more.
See Sector 1 webpage
for complete information. Release date: May/June 2006.


eloquent to perform at the 2006 Colorado Dark Arts Festival

4/11/06 Eloquent will perform at the 5th Annual Colorado Dark Arts Festival in Denver, Colorado, USA. Also performing: The Dignity of Labour, Tristraum, November Process The Siren Project, Born In Winter, AnaDies, December Question, Vespertine Sky and Deviant. In addition, 13 Artists will show their work.


remix release and compilation appearance

3/18/06 You can find 'an eloquent remix' of Capsize's "Problem" on thier limited edition 2-disc set via A Different Drum. And for the first time, the Infinite Beat remix of Eloquent's "Carte Blanche" can be heard. It appears on "Hand Stitched Heart - volume 4". This was the winner of our remix contest. It's a great mix and a new take on this song from our forthcoming album.


utopia remix promotional usage and remix news

2/1/06 Our remix of "Utopia" (TDOL) was selected to appear on a demo CD for a new product called Timetrax. 20,000 copies were distributed at the 2006 CES show in Las Vegas two weeks ago. Timetrax allows users to record XM and Sirius radio on their PCs and transfer to mp3 players or CD-R. Eloquent has also completed a remix for Capsize (A Different Drum). The track is titled "Problem" and will be released as part of their forthcoming double-disc cd. The remix will appear on the bonus remix disc.


eloquent to play first ever Costa Rica Synthfest

1/27/06 eloquent is honored to play the first-annual Costa Rica Synthfest. eloquent will perform with The Dignity of Labour, Ven Bravo, November Process and Tristraum. The even will be held at El Observatario in San Jose, Costa Rica. See official site for tickets, travel and details. See you there.


remix contest winners announced

1/23/06 We have two winners. Infinite Beat and People Theatre tied. Thanks to everyone that made a remix of Carte Blanche. We really appreciate all the hard work that we heard! See remix contest page for complete list of finalists.


add synthpop festival - utah - photos added in images area

9/9/05 Thanks to everyone who came-out to support eloquent in Salt Lake City over Labor Day. We have posted a few photos of the performance in our images area. Thanks to Todd Durrant of A Different Drum for hosting this 2-day festival. We had an great time. - Steven & Randall


eloquent shirts in stock

9/5/05 We produced a limited number of shirts for the ADD Synthpop Festival. They are available in
Black (L, XL) and Lime-Green (L, XL & Youth L) Shirts are $12 + shipping ($3 USA, $6 International). Send paypal payment to sales [at] section44.com. Click on photo to left to see a larger picture.


the dignity of labour 'utopia' remix announced

8/15/05 eloquent just completed an exclusive remix for The Dignity of Labour. "Utopia (An Eloquent Remix)" will be included on a bonus disc included with TDOL's self-titled album. Hear it now. Release date is Sept 3rd. It will be available via A Different Drum. Order your copy today. This will be one of 2005's best releases.


eloquent live appearance at A Different Drum's Synthpop Festival

7/20/05 eloquent will perform at the second annual A Different Drum Synthpop Festival on September 3rd, 2005. in Salt Lake City. Click here for ticket and hotel information.

Performing Bands

Friday Night: Provision, Somegirl, Monolithic & Leiahdorus
Saturday Afternoon: James D. Stark, Endless Blue, Eloquent, Rename
Saturday Night: The Dignity of Labour, Wave In Head, Intuition & B! Machine


Forum announced on Sloth Radio

6/17/05 Our forum is now created at Slothradio.com. Check it out for all the latest, discussions and more. Thanks to Slothradio for hosting our forum. -steve/randall


4x4 sound samples now available

5/29/05 4x4 Multi-band single is in production. Expect a June 22, 2005 release. Sound samples of all five eloquent tracks can be heard here. In addition, you can preview all three other bands appearing on 4x4. Slothradio will have the release in advance for your online listening pleasure.


Randall Erkelens joins eloquent

4/12/05 Tristraum's Randall Erkelens joins eloquent. In addition to his programming duties for Tristraum, Randall will create the soundscapes for the entire second eloquent album expected in late 2005. 'Carte Blanche' is the first song from the new duo and can be heard on the forthcoming '4x4' multi-band single from Section 44.


Synthetic fm - E=mc2 release coming soon

2/14/05 Debut CD release from the “King of Synthpop” – Bobby Clark, a big supporter of the synthpop scene for many years. Other featured artists on his release are davidmahr, Empire State Human, Nurvis, Purveyor and Gary Flanagan


4x4 project in the works with Section 44 / Kiss my Asterix Records

1/17/05 Eloquent's next release will be part of the multi-single with Section 44 and Kiss My Asterix will be titled "4X4". Four bands, one combined MCD. The Thought Criminals, Tristraum, Empire State Human and Eloquent will be featured. Track list and ordering info to follow in Feb.


eloquent opening for Provision in San Diego

1/11/05 eloquent will be opening the show for A Different Drum recording artists “Provision” at club Faction-6 in San Diego. Thank you to promoter Gabriel and to Provision for inviting us to open for them. As always, Provision was awesome !


Welcome to the newly remodeled eloquent website

12/13/04 Thanks to everyone for their patience as I worked on getting the website together. A big “thank you” to Randall Erkelens for his great work on this site.


MODEified 6 - Get your kicks on to be released soon.

9/27/04 eloquent track tora ! tora ! tora ! to be included on “MODEified 6 – Get your kicks on”, a tribute to depeche MODE. Other featured artists on this release are love/less, Delobbo, Color Theory and Y-my-R.


eloquent tracks can now be heard at Soundclick.com

1/19/04 you may now hear all the latest tracks on SoundClick.com. Hear tracks as they are completed for all upcoming projects.


eloquent tracks now being played on SlothRadio

10/2/03 A big “Thank you” to Chris at SlothRadio for adding eloquent to his playlist.


moonlight over london song to be included on state of synthpop 2003

9/10/03 In late 2002, A Different Drum planned together with several other synthpop labels like Ninthwave Records, Nilaihah Records, Alfa Matrix, Cohaagen Music, and many more to put together a huge collection of synthpop that would present 85 different bands in one package. It was hoped that this collection would serve as a sort of snapshot of the modern synthpop scene, covering many styles, sounds, and moods. This huge library of music could be both a tool to new synthpop fans, allowing them to explore a lot of different artists with a single low-priced package, but could also be a release worth collecting even for the die-hard synthpop fan who knows these bands by heart. So forget the futile and time-consuming attempt to find and download tracks by so many emerging synthpop bands on the internet, and just pick up this 5-disc set, and the work will be done for you, all in high-quality sound and fun, informative packaging.