The Walkmen

The Walkmen are an American indie rock band, with members based in New York
City and Philadelphia. The band formed in 2000 with three members from
Jonathan Fire*Eater-Paul Maroon (guitar, piano), Walter Martin (organ/bass),
and Matt Barrick (drums)-and two from The Recoys, Peter Bauer (bass/organ) and
Hamilton Leithauser (vocals, guitar). All but Bauer attended St. ... read more

New band of the day – No 1,176: the Minutes

This three-piece rock band from Dublin will shiver your timbers with their primeval sound and on-stage pirate banterHometown: Dublin.The lineup: Mark Austin (vocals, guit...
Posted 22 December 2011 5.38pm — Comment on this

First sight: The Minutes

Swaggering Irish rock band with songs to back up the attitude. Last single, Black Keys, could point you in the right directionWho are they?A Dublin three-piece, comprisin...
Posted 15 December 2011 9.29pm — Comment on this

10 of the best clubs and gig venues in Las Vegas

The music and clubbing scene in Vegas attracts the world's very biggest names to its dive bars, outrageous clubs and chillaxin' venues, say Chuckmonster and Spencer Patte...
Posted 16 November 2011 10.55am — Comment on this

What's going on Sunday?

The Walkmen @ ACL 2011 (more by Tim Griffin) today in NYC * Comic Con * Creators Project * Pitom @ The Stone * Moacyr Luz @ Barbes * Real Estate @ Other Music * Karen O @...
Posted 16 October 2011 4.56pm — Comment on this

Dan Mangan to release new album in December

Following numerous European jaunts, tours with The Walkmen, The Decemberists and Okkervil River, playing for Wills & Kate on their recent trip to Canada, award nomination...
Posted 12 October 2011 9.54pm — Comment on this

Asobi Seksu Premieres Cover of Walkmen's "Little House of Savages" On Pitchfork

Asobi Seksu is wrapping up their headlining tour this Saturday night in Brooklyn, after a string of dates that included stops at Pop Montreal, Midpoint Music Festival a...
Posted 30 September 2011 4.21pm — Comment on this

Live Video: The Walkmen do Johnny Cash

New York’s The Walkmen have been known to switch up their style from album to album, but even hardened fans may not be prepared for the fruit of their recent in-stu...
Posted 26 September 2011 10.38pm — Comment on this

Fleet Foxes played Williamsburg Waterfront w/ The Walkmen (pics, video, setlist, review)

words by Andrew Sacher, photos by Toby Tenenbaum The night began with a great opening set from The Walkmen at Williamsburg Waterfront on Saturday (9/24). The set was made...
Posted 26 September 2011 5.13pm — Comment on this

The Walkmen run toward a new record, tour with Fleet Foxes

The Walkmen have gotten a sprinter’s start as they prepare a follow-up to their 2010 album, “Lisbon” -- recording 18 songs ahead of schedule for the fo...
Posted 14 September 2011 2.03am — Comment on this

Live Around Town This Week

We’re exhausted but had an amazing Labor Day weekend at Bumbershoot! As expected, the music just keeps getting better and the schedule keeps getting busier. Tuesday...
Posted 6 September 2011 5.25pm — Comment on this

The Head

The Head and the Heart at Sasquatch (more by Josh Darr) "Call The Head and the Heart the poster child of indie rock. Not only has the band opened up for The Decemberists,...
Posted 19 July 2011 8.31pm — Comment on this

Shorties (The Head and the Heart, Brian Eno interviews David Mitchell, and more)

USA Today profiles The Head and the Heart. Call The Head and the Heart the poster child of indie rock. Not only has the band opened up for The Decemberists, Iron & Wine a...
Posted 10 July 2011 3.20pm — Comment on this

Fleet Foxes

Fleet Foxes at United Palace in May (more by Dominick Mastrangelo) Fleet Foxes go on a short tour in July with an unannounced opener. According to their twitter, "super p...
Posted 8 June 2011 7.19pm — Comment on this

THE POSTELLES TEAM UP WITH NEW YORK MAGAZINE'S "VULTURE" TO ANNOUNCE TOUR

Today New York Magazine's "Vulture" premiered *The Postelles'* new video, *"Hold On,"* and announced the dates for the band's upcoming Record Release Tour. Fans can check...
Posted 13 April 2011 12.33am — Comment on this

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