Ezra Koenig (guitar/vocals), Rostam Batmanglij (keyboards), Christopher Tomson (drums), and Chris Baio (bass) first met while studying at the prestigious Columbia University in the Manhattan, New York. During this period Koenig and Tomson recorded a series of singles in the "comedy rap" duo L'Homme Run, but it was after teaming up with Batmanglij and Baio at the start of 2006 that they began to make waves as the inelegantly named Vampire Weekend. Borrowing freely from Afro-pop and with more than a passing reference to Paul Simon's 1986 masterpiece Graceland, the quartet quickly built up a live following and an Internet presence. With demand for a physical product growing, they released a self-pressed EP and the soukous-inspired 7-inch single "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" at the end of the year. Their album debut, released via XL Recordings at the start of 2007, was a delight, marrying African rhythms, ska and indie pop and revealing a lyrical wit and sophistication that placed them streets ahead of their contemporaries on the US independent scene.
Vampire Weekend
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Vampire Weekend News
Listen to Vampire Weekend side-project Discovery early - audio
NME.COM has an exclusive preview of their new album online now
- Jun 30, 2009
Vampire Weekend make Very Best guest spot – audio
Ezra Koenig shares vocals on new comers album
- Jun 19, 2009
Vampire Weekend to DJ 'prom' in New York tonight (May 21)
LCD Soundsystem, Hercules & Love Affair will also get behind decks
- May 21, 2009
Vampire Weekend side-project to release album
Discovery will release their first full album this summer
- May 21, 2009
Vampire Weekend break from studio for rare New York gig
Band and crowd cover Tom Petty at intimate show
- May 7, 2009
Vampire Weekend Reviews
Vampire Weekend: Vampire Weekend
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- Feb 1, 2008
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