Ro Cemm checks out the primal force of The Walkmen as they pitch up in Brighton, along with Bella Union label-mates and current TLOBF favourites Treefight for Sunlight.
The Walkmen
John Grant, Mountain Man, Midlake, Wild Beasts and Lanterns on The Lake all confirmed for End of The Road Festival 2011
John Grant, Mountain Man, Midlake, Wild Beasts and Lanterns on The Lake have all been confirmed for End of the Road Festival 2011.
The Black Keys – Brixton Academy, London 02/11/10
In the face of last Tuesday’s strike action, Lauren Down braved the London Underground in her attempts to bring you a report from Brixton Academy frontline.
The Walkmen – Lisbon
Some hardcore fans may miss the sinister overtones that were more apparent on previous albums but despite it’s themes of disappointment and defeat, Lisbon is an utter triumph.
TLOBF Interview // The Walkmen
With a new album just on the horizon I talk to The Walkmen’s Hamilton Leithauer and Peter Bauer about what inspires their soundscape, overcoming their fears and their ‘love’ of breakfast slots at festivals.
The Walkmen – Islington Academy, London 25/08/2010
The Walkmen are exceptional in their field – a band even greater than the sum of their already impressive parts
The Walkmen get new home, ready album
The Walkmen have announced details of their sixth studio album, including a new UK home on Bella Union records. Lisbon will be released on the 11th October this year, and is the follow-up to the ace You & Me. The album was recorded in two instalments – the first at NY’s Gigantic Studios with You [...]
Pitchfork Festival – Chicago 17-19 July 2009
Just because you operate the world’s most influential independent music website doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to put on a decent festival. Pitchfork give it a damn good try though…
The Walkmen announce new single, tour UK
‘In The New Year’ will be released as a limited edition 7″ and download on February 23rd. In support of this, the Brooklynites will return to our shores for a brief jaunt including a date at London’s Scala to celebrate their record label’s fifteenth birthday.
The Walkmen – You & Me
The gritty howl of Leitheuser’s voice has developed into a smoother, less harrowing cry; gaining a greater sincerity through his Dylan-esque mannerisms in his quips, phrases and adept observations. Lauren Down reviews The Walkmen’s fourth outing.
Be a rock star for the night! The Walkmen NEED YOU!
How are your brass skills? Are you a closet horn blower? Feel the need to step out from the confines of your bedroom and let rip with a kick ass NYC rock n roll band? Yes? Well we have the perfect solution for you…
The Walkmen announce UK tour
To coincide with the physical release of their new album You & Me, NYC’s The Walkmen will be heading over to the UK for a few dates this autumn. These dates have been freshly announced today after their label made a bit of a boo boo and announced a 14 date tour that two hours later was revoked….confusing stuff.
