Golden Animals is an American

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band formed by Tommy Eisner in 2006.

History

The group began in Brooklyn, New York, as a duo with Linda Beecroft, who added drums and backing vocals to songs Eisner had been writing, recording and performing solo since 2002. In 2014, Eisner and Beecroft decided to take a break from playing together. In the summer of 2016, Eisner moved to Los Angeles to reform the group as a larger ensemble adding Eyal Lidergot (Guitar), TJ Tate (Guitar), Matteo Arias (Bass), and Justin Smith (drums).

Recordings and tours

After a series of home recordings, Golden Animals recorded their first studio EP, ''Do The Roar!'' (2007), with

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in Brooklyn, NY, which was later released by HappyParts Recordings. In 2008, the group released their first LP ''Free Your Mind And Win A Pony'' (2008), produced and engineered by Chris Coady at

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, mixed by Thom Monahan and released by HappyParts Recordings. The band's second LP ''Hear Eye Go'' (2013) was recorded and co-mixed with Matt Boynton at Vacation Island Recordings and released by

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. The band toured nationally with The Black Angels and

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in the winter of 2014.

References

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