Vampire Weekend

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Group Members: Ezra Koenig

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. Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, Rostam Batmanglij, and Chris Tomson formed the band early in 2006, when they were finishing up their studies ...Read full biography

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Vampire Weekend

Released: 2008

Label: XL

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With the Internet able to build up or tear down artists almost as soon as they start practicing, the advance word and intense scrutiny doesn't always do a band any favors. By the time they've got a full-length ...Read full review

Modern Vampires of the City

Released: 2013

Label: XL

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Following the success of their sophomore album, Contra, Vampire Weekend released their highly anticipated third full-length, entitled Modern Vampires of the City. The record had been kept tightly under ...Read full review

More Vampire Weekend albums: Main Albums (4), Singles & EPs (10)