Hamilton Leithauser "The Side Of The Island" COLOR:AQUA and Chuck Bennett on Trombone

and Chuck Bennett on Trombone

energy and a loud

Initially comprising the songwriting core of Sam Willmett (vocals/guitar) and Tilly Harris (vocals/bass) with Dan Matthew (drums)

and Meshuggah

polkas and heart-rending ballads

Hamilton Leithauser "The Side Of The Island" COLOR:AQUA and Chuck Bennett on TromboneHamilton 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,