Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam - 1000 Times

1.    Who are the chaps?

Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam are an indie rock band of convenience from NewYork. Leithauser is the singer from The Walkmen and Rostam Batmanglij is  the multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter/producer from Vampire Weekend. They have both quit their bands and struck out on their own. 1000 Times (Aug'16) is the first single from their album I Had A Dream That You Were Mine (Sept'16).

2. What's the fuss? 

1000 Times has a catchy chorus that get's milked until they've sucked that tit dry. The vocals move from whimsical to crazed, desperate, and impassioned. It's a classic. 

3. Who do Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam sound like? 

The Walkmen, Bob Dylan and Rod Stewart.

4. What have the fawning press said about 1000 Times?

“Vagabond soul” – Rolling Stone.

“Fantastic single” – Paste Magazine.

“A pained piano driven pop track” – Spin.

5. Who are they influenced by? 

They are both influenced by Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and American roots music. 

6. Why should I give 1000 Times a listen? 

One listen to the chorus and you'll know why. Leithauser's plaintive wailing is more addictive than deep fried heroin. 

7.  What are Hamilton Leithauser +Rostram's best songs? 

1000 Times is the best. 

8. Any more words? 

No.

 “I had a dream that you were mine”

Biffy Clyro are a very successful indie rock band from Kilmarnock, Scotland. Started in 1995 they have recorded seven albums. Biffy Clyro are similar to Twin Atlantic, Feeder and Foo Fighters. They are influenced by Metallica, Nirvana and Rush. Re-Arrange (Nov'16) is the fourth single from their album Ellipsis (July'16) that entered the U.K.charts at number one. Re-Arrange is a quirky rock pop ballad.

“Cause I would never break your heart”