Biography

Describing their sound as "Upper West Side Soweto," New York City's Vampire Weekend mix preppy, well-read indie rock with joyful, Afro-pop-inspired melodies and rhythms. Formed in 2006, the band started out by playing gigs at Columbia University's literary societies and at parties. Word spread about Vampire Weekend's unique sound and lyrics, buoyed by the band's self-released EPs, which they recorded in locations ranging from their dorm rooms to a family barn. In 2007 the band signed with XL Records. The [roviLink="MW"]Mansard Roof EP was Vampire Weekend's debut release for the label, followed by their self-titled first album early in 2008. ~ Heather Phares

Top Tracks

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• Campus

• Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa

• Cousins

• Diplomat's Son

• Horchata

• Mansard Roof

• The Kids Don't Stand A Chance

• White Sky

Discography

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• Contra

  XL

  2010

• Vampire Weekend

  XL

  2008