The Walkmen

The Walkmen is an American rock band formed in New York City in 2000. The band consists of Hamilton Leithauser , Paul Maroon , Walter Martin , Peter Matthew Bauer and Matt Barrick - all former members of Jonathan Fire*Eater and the Recoys. Initially active from 2000 to 2013, they are known as part of the 2000s-era post-punk revival in New York City, particularly for their critically acclaimed single "The Rat". The band released seven studio albums during their initial run: Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me Is Gone , Bows + Arrows , A Hundred Miles Off , "Pussy Cats" Starring the Walkmen , You & Me , Lisbon and Heaven . The band went on hiatus in 2013, with Leithauser, Bauer and Martin all pursuing solo careers, and Barrick joining Fleet Foxes in a session capacity.