Hamilton Leithauser "The Side Of The Island" COLOR:AQUA indie folk

indie folk

and Chuck Bennett on Trombone

Looking back 20 years

Production work from John Congelton adds a different dimension to Olsen's sound

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

Hamilton Leithauser "The Side Of The Island" COLOR:AQUA indie folkHamilton 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,