Hamilton Leithauser "The Side Of The Island" COLOR:AQUA followed by the 2024 collaboration

followed by the 2024 collaboration A Hopeful Sign with the post-rock duo

energy and a loud

polkas and heart-rending ballads

indie folk

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

Hamilton Leithauser "The Side Of The Island" COLOR:AQUA followed by the 2024 collaborationHamilton 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,