Hamilton Leithauser (The Walkmen) with Rostam (Vampire Weekend)
Summary
Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam discuss the creation of their 2016 collaboration, "I Had a Dream That You Were Mine," marking its 10th anniversary and upcoming tour. They recount their history, including opening for The Walkmen and the chaotic early days of Vampire Weekend’s tour. The duo details the writing process for key tracks like "1959" and "A Thousand Times," sharing anecdotes about recording in Rostam’s childhood home and navigating creative differences. They also reflect on their limited live performances, including a memorable guitar mishap, and their plans to perform the album wit…
Topics discussed
Intro: Lighthouseer & Rostam's 10th Anniversary
London trip and recording at Rostam's childhood home
Writing process: Morning Stars and Rough Going
Early collaborations and the Walkmen's basement practice space
Vampire Weekend's early tours and the Ford E-350 van
Recalling past shows and the embarrassing E-string flub
Vinyl releases and the piano version of In a Blackout
Sponsor reads: DistroKid and View from a Bridge
Upcoming European tour and British music industry dynamics
Tennis and stringing your own racket
Song origins: 1959, I Retired, and You Ain't That Young Kid
Song origins: In a Blackout, Rough Going, and When the Truth Is
Song origins: Sick Dog and A Thousand Times
Song origins: The Morning Stars and Born in the USA production
Song origins: Peaceful Morning and Black Hours connections
The new touring band and closing remarks
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