September 22, 2010 - Results are in for Super Tuesday in the music business, with Linkin Park edging out Trey Songz for first place. The avalanche of releases resulted in six new titles moving into the top 10, according to data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan.
March 18, 2010 - New York-based indie rockers The Walkmen kicked off the first night of music at the NPR-sponsored SXSW showcase at Stubb's, setting the stage for the evening's headlining act, Spoon.
October 19, 2009 - San Francisco's 3rd annual Treasure Island Music Festival again featured a bounty of artists. The thoughtfully designed two-day schedule offered fans a clear choice of either electronic-based, DJ-oriented talent, or rock and roll of a more traditional bent.
January 26, 2009 - Tokyo Police Club, Mudhoney and No Age are among the bands featured on the upcoming Free Yr Radio benefit compilation, scheduled to hit stores tomorrow (1/27).
January 23, 2009 - Formed by Washington, DC, natives in the year 2000, The Walkmen are the co-creation of players from two groups: Jonathan Fire*Eater (Paul Maroon, Walter Martin and Matt Barrick) and The Recoys (Peter Bauer and Hamilton Leithauser).
Not only are The Walkmen inspired by such groups as The Pogues, The Velvet Underground, Joy Division and Pixies, they strive to achieve their sound by making a point of playing vintage instruments and recording in a converted industrial space, a studio dubbed Marcata Recording in Harlem.
The Walkmen are currently on a mini tour in support of their new album "You & Me," and are scheduled to play two more shows on the itinerary. Tonight (1/23) fans can catch them in Portland, OR, and tomorrow (1/24) in Seattle, WA.
December 10, 2008 - Alt-rockers The Walkmen have lined up a winter West Coast headlining tour as they continue to support their recent studio release, "You & Me."
August 6, 2008 - Alt-rockers The Walkmen have mapped a fall tour behind their forthcoming studio set, "You & Me," which the band is using to raise money for charity.
Results are in for Super Tuesday in the music business, with Linkin Park edging out Trey Songz for first place. The avalanche of releases resulted in six new titles moving into the top 10, according to data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan.
