YOU SHOULD KNOW: The Walkmen

It’s hard to post about the latest/greatest/groundbreaking/just-got-out-of-my-Brooklyn-parents-basement artists out there, so every once in a while, I’ll find people that aren’t in the loop or in love with bands I’ve been listening to for a while. So I know I would appreciate if someone would clue me in to something that’s bringing a smile to their face, so here’s my tip for you, a band by the name of, “The Walkmen”. I’m not going to go into the whole bio of the band and all that, like I said, they didn’t just come onto the scene yesterday, but they DO have a new album out and touring at the moment, so it’s a perfect time to clue you in, if you’re not already.

From one of their blog posts (saves me some typing): “The Walkmen just released their highly anticipated new album exclusively on AmieStreet.com. You & Me will be sold at the special price of $5. For each album purchased AmieStreet.com will donate $5 to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Go to www.amiestreet.com/thewalkmen to download You & Me.”

So here’s a great video of the band performing one of their early hits, “The Rat” in Juan’s basement (don’t know who the hell he is, but he’s linked up with Pitchfork). They’re also on tour (and coming to Austin & Memphis, friends!) so please see them if you get the chance, you won’t be disappointed!

The Walkmen – In The New Year

9/06: 9:30 Club, DC (we’re playing early!!)
9/09: La Sala Rossa, Montreal
9/10: Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto
9/11: Pike Room @ Crofoot, Pontiac
9/12: Metro, Chicago
9/13: 400 Bar, Minneapolis
9/14: Barrymore Theater, Madison
9/15: The Basement, Columbus
9/18: Middle East, Cambridge
10/02: Cats Cradle, Carrboro
10/03: The Earl, Atlanta
10/04: Common Grounds, Gainesville
10/05: The Social, Orlando
10/07: The Bottletree, Birmingham
10/08: Republic, New Orleans
10/09: Walters, Houston
10/10: The Parish, Austin
10/11: Pontiac Garage @ HOB, Dallas
10/12: Hi Tone, Memphis
10/13: The Basement, Nashville
10/14: Southgate House, Newport