Indie Rockers The Walkmen Are Writing a Road Novel

I know The Walkmen can write a hell of a rock song. And after seeing them open for Modest Mouse last year, I know they can make L.A. hipsters bob their heads. But can they write a novel anyone would want to read? Time will tell. The members of the band hope to release their collective literary effort by the time their third album comes out early next year. The book’s title: John’s Journey.

“It’s about a guy named John who goes on a trip,” guitarist Paul Maroon recently told Pitchfork’s Amy Phillips. “We basically know what John’s trying to achieve on his journey and we’re just trying to help him get there. We’ve got a bit of a distance to go, but it should be a full novel when we’re finished with it. We have all the art figured out. It’s just a question of writing the remaining 300 pages.”

Ah, yes. That actual writing of the book thing. Between the five of you it’s only 60 pages each. Best of luck, guys.

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