Hamilton Leithauser

Hamilton Leithauser lives with his wife and two baby girls in New York City. He was the singer for rock band the Walkmen from 2000-2014. He recently got social on the internet and now has Twitter, Facebook and a website.

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Best of 2020: Hamilton Leithauser on Charlie Kaufman’s Other Big Project of This Year

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By Hamilton Leithauser | January 5, 2021

Best of 2020: Hamilton Leithauser on Charlie Kaufman’s Other Big Project of This Year

It’s a massive novel called Antkind.

Best of the 2010s: Hamilton Leithauser’s Favorite Book of the Decade is The Sellout

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By Hamilton Leithauser | December 27, 2019

Best of the 2010s: Hamilton Leithauser’s Favorite Book of the Decade is The Sellout

The former Walkmen singer and current solo artist tells us about Paul Beatty’s “profoundly powerful” novel.

Revisited: Remembering Richard Swift

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By Hamilton Leithauser | December 26, 2018

Revisited: Remembering Richard Swift

Hamilton Leithauser and friends remember the legendary musician and producer who passed away this July.

Best of 2018: Hamilton Leithauser on His Friend Richard Swift’s Final Album The Hex

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By Hamilton Leithauser | December 6, 2018

Best of 2018: Hamilton Leithauser on His Friend Richard Swift’s Final Album The Hex

Swift passed away earlier this year.

Remembering Richard Swift

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By Hamilton Leithauser | July 17, 2018

Remembering Richard Swift

Hamilton Leithauser (and his friends) remember the legendary musician and producer.

Hamilton Leithauser (the Walkmen) Talks the Occupational Hazards of Being a Frontman

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By Hamilton Leithauser | May 31, 2014

Hamilton Leithauser (the Walkmen) Talks the Occupational Hazards of Being a Frontman

Analysis: Fender Twin amplifier emits same frequencies as a .50-caliber WWII anti-aircraft gun. Hearing chart shows a menacing sinkhole at 4k Hz.