Vampire Weekend

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Vampire Weekend - Interview

Steve chats with Vampire Weekend about new album Modern Vampires of the City.

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Biography

Vampire Weekend is an American alternative rock band from New York City, who were formed in 2006. They are currently signed to XL Recordings. The band consists of four members: lead vocalist and guitarist Ezra Koenig, guitarist/keyboardist and backing vocalist Rostam Batmanglij, drummer and percussionist Chris Tomson, and bassist and backing vocalist Chris Baio. The band released its first album Vampire Weekend in 2008, which produced the singles "Mansard Roof", "A-Punk", "Oxford Comma", "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa", and "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance". The band's second album, Contra, was released in 2010. Their third studio album, Modern Vampires of the City, released on May 14, 2013.

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  1. Vampire Weekend take another bite

    Thu 9 May 2013 02:41

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  2. Vampire Weekend reveal new album

    Mon 4 Feb 2013 15:37

    The New York band announce the name of their third studio album and a promotional UK...

  3. What next for Vampire Weekend?

    Wed 10 Aug 2011 15:42

    Bassist Chris Baio discusses his DJ career and plans for the band

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BBC Reviews

  1. Contra 2010

    Review of Contra

    Reviewed by Camilla Pia

    Complex yet rewarding follow-up from the New York foursome.

  2. Vampire Weekend 2008

    Review of Vampire Weekend

    Reviewed by Lou Thomas

    An educated and endlessly imaginative piece of work that's arguably the first truly...

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