Eoin French, a noted musical artist from Cork popularly known by his stage name, Talos, has tragically passed away at 37 years of age. An announcement regarding his demise was shared on his social media platforms, citing a brief illness as the cause and confirming his passing in Cork this past Sunday.
Beginning his career as Talos in 2013, French impressed with his electronic melodies. He was fondly remembered in a statement released on his official social media accounts as a loving father, husband, and son, a cherished friend, and an artist with a benevolent spirit.
Tributes have poured in, lauding his first album, Wild Alee (2017), which was a contender for the Choice Music Prize award. Talos continued to charm audiences with his subsequent releases – Far Out Dust (2019) and Dear Chaos (2022). He performed frequently across Europe and the UK, and was partly settled in Iceland. He supported performances for acclaimed acts like Bell X1, Bon Iver, and Dermot Kennedy.
Eoin French’s journey into music performance began during his university days with the band Hush War Cry, eventually leading to his solo venture as Talos. A recent post also reaffirmed that fans can anticipate more of his music to be released shortly as a fitting tribute to his artistic prowess.