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The Walkmen Bring 'Heartbreaker' To 'Letterman'

Joe Robinson — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:00:10 +0000

The Walkmen made a return trip to the ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ on Tuesday (Aug. 21) to turn in a performance of the tune ‘Heartbreaker’ from their latest album, ‘Heaven,’ which dropped in May. “Let’s see if these guys can skateboard,” joked Letterman as he introduced the veteran New York rockers, who turned in a spotless [...]

The Walkmen, 'Heartbreaker' – Song Review

Dave Lifton — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:38:45 +0000

Indie rock stalwarts the Walkmen have released ‘Heartbreaker,’ the latest single from their seventh album, ‘Heaven,’ which came out in May. Opening with a couple of electric guitars and a whole lot of reverb, ‘Heartbreaker’ goes for a Phil Spector-esque Wall of Sound that tries to echo Bruce Springsteen‘s early work. Seriously, you can slowly sing [...]

The Walkmen Play Rolling Stones' 'Blue Turns to Grey'

Dave Kim — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:16:06 +0000

BBC 6 Music are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones' first ever concert -- way back on July 12, 1962 -- with a series of covers from some of their favorite artists. Listen to one of those covers below as the Walkmen rework the Rolling Stones classic 'Blue Turns to Grey.'

The Walkmen Unveil 'The Love You Love' Video

Joe Robinson — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:30:55 +0000

The Walkmen sure seem to be enjoying their time in 'Heaven.' The veteran New York indie rockers have issued a video for the track 'The Love You Love' from their latest album, which dropped back in May. This clip follows the nostalgia-filled video for 'Heaven,' which has already become a fan favorite.

The Walkmen Take 'Jimmy Fallon' Viewers to 'Heaven'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:56:33 +0000

The Walkmen are earning some of the best reviews of their career for their latest album, the just-released 'Heaven,' but they aren't just sitting back soaking in all the critical praise -- they're making the rounds bringing their music to the people. For instance, the people in attendance at 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' yesterday (June 5), who were treated to a live performance of the new LP's title track/first single.

The Walkmen Reveal Fall 2012 Tour Dates

Dave Kim — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:32:25 +0000

2012 is a pretty big year for the Walkmen. They released their seventh full-length album, 'Heaven,' and will hit the road supporting Florence + the Machine for the summer. The band will also headline their own tour later this fall.

The Walkmen Celebrate Their Past With New 'Heaven' Video

Dave Kim — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:36:46 +0000

The Walkmen have released the video for their latest single, ‘Heaven.’ The clip takes viewers down memory lane with photos and footage archiving the band’s history. It’s hard not to feel sentimental when watching ‘Heaven’ and witnessing the Walkmen’s journey from playful children antics to successful indie rockers. Video of the group’s days in high [...]

The Walkmen, 'Heaven' – Album Review

Drake Baer — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:30:03 +0000

The Walkmen have always been funny about time. The New York band’s crisp guitar tone calls to mind the pre-distortion days of AM Gold and their evergreen lyricisms (fall in love, break up) rather traditional. But even more than era, the band has grown with age. Now together for a full 10 years, the band -- having almost broken up before 2010’s ‘Lisbon' -- are now solidly career musicians, and that solidity informs the production and professionalism of ‘Heaven. It seems that after having kid, this is where they’ve ended up.