Hamilton Leithauser "The Side Of The Island" hoodie Tracks B1 and B2 Ardent

Tracks B1 and B2 Ardent Studios outtakes

The release follows the bands widely lauded second album “I Don’t Know”

“The revelation that you didn’t need formal training to start a band in 1977 and the realization that you don’t need to be Merce Cunningham to dance are one and the same

Chris Whitley was an artist with his feet planted in two very different worlds

is named after a largely defunct retail chain

Hamilton Leithauser "The Side Of The Island" hoodie Tracks B1 and B2 ArdentHamilton Leithauser's 5th studio album This Side of the Island (co produced by Aaron Dessner of The National) boldly turns away from the folk rock vibes of his two previous records and introduces a groovier, bass heavy, modern sound a sound undoubtedly influenced by several decades of music. Inspired by events in Hamiltons personal life, the album's lyrics showcase his unrelenting optimism and biting wit and as they consider heavy themes of solitude,