The Walkmen

The Walkmen
The Walkmen in 2011
Background information
Origin	New York City & Washington, D.C.
Genres	Indie rock post-punk revival
Years active	2000–2013; 2023–present
Labels	Record Collection Startime Talitres Gigantic Fierce Panda Fat Possum Bella Union
Members	Hamilton Leithauser Paul Maroon Walter Martin Peter Bauer Matt Barrick
Website	thewalkmen.com

The Walkmen is an American indie rock band formed in New York City, in 2000. The band consists of Hamilton Leithauser (vocals), Paul Maroon (guitar, keyboards), Walter Martin (bass, organ), Peter Matthew Bauer (organ, bass) and Matt Barrick (drums) - all former members of Jonathan Fire*Eater and the Recoys.

Initially active from 2000 to 2013, they are known as part of the 2000s-era post-punk revival in New York City, particularly for their critically acclaimed single "The Rat". The band released seven studio albums during their initial run: Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me Is Gone (2002), Bows + Arrows (2004), A Hundred Miles Off (2006), "Pussy Cats" Starring the Walkmen (2006), You & Me (2008), Lisbon (2010) and Heaven (2012).

The band went on hiatus in 2013, with Leithauser, Bauer and Martin all pursuing solo careers, and Barrick joining Fleet Foxes in a session capacity. In 2023, the band reunited for an extensive tour named "The Revenge Tour".