All due respect to Sonic Youth, perhaps the Walkmen should adopt the washing machine as their emblem. And not just any brand: a Maytag model. The Washington, D.C. / New York City / Philadelphia…   Read Story »

On Saturday 11/17, some of indie rock's most prominent names got together to stage a benefit for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Real Estate, Vampire Weekend, Devendra Banhart, the Walkmen's Hamilton…   Read Story »

A few months ago, the Walkmen released their absolutely excellent new album Heaven, a blissful LP about the pleasures of easing into middle age. And now the band is letting us hear a few of the songs…   Read Story »

Last night on Conan, the Walkmen served as musical guests, playing "Love Is Luck," one of the many highlights from their excellent early-summer album Heaven. And as an online bonus, they also trotted…   Read Story »

I can't think of any good reasons why the Walkmen aren't on TV every week, but when they do show up, I'll take it. Last night, they were on the Late Show With David Letterman, getting all elegantly…   Read Story »

Over the weekend, thousands of fans flocked to this year's Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park. Overcast and chilly weather was offset by the fire from the Metallica pyrotechnics and warm vibes from…   Read Story »

For Saturday's recap and photos, click here. For Friday's recap and photos, click here. Sunday's recap below... In contrast to Saturday's torrential downpours, emergency weather evacuation, and…   Read Story »

Just yesterday, the Walkmen gave us their video for "The Love You Love," a song from their excellent Heaven album, and they're already back with another one today. This one's for "Heartbreaker," and…   Read Story »

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first Rolling Stones show ever -- 7/12/1962 -- BBC 6Music is running a series of programs during July to commemorate the occasion. They're having some of…   Read Story »

The Walkmen's new video for Heaven standout "The Love You Love" is a black-and-white clip that exhibits a vintage science video feel. In it, a weird kid patrols an empty, cavernous house filled with…   Read Story »