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Genres: Indie / Punk

Location: United States

Stats: 1,398 fans / 24,137 plays / 0 plays today

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Members: Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij, Christopher Tomson, Chris Baio

Describing their sound as "Upper West Side Soweto," New York City's Vampire Weekend mixes 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 at Columbia University. Taking their name from a movie Koenig made during his freshman year, the band started out by playing gigs at the university's literary societies and at parties. Word spread about Vampire Weekend's unique sound and lyrics ("Oxford Comma"'s title refers to comma use in a list of three items), buoyed by the band's self-released EPs, which they recorded in locations spanning their Columbia dorm rooms to a family barn. The buzz around Vampire Weekend reached a peak in 2007: that summer, the band embarked on their biggest tour yet, made several appearances at that year's CMJ Music Marathon, and signed with XL Records that fall. The Mansard Roof EP was Vampire Weekend's debut release for the label, followed by their self-titled first album early in 2008. Heather Phares, All Music Guide

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Holly said:
love you!!! (: Dec 19
kat said:
I love you guys! your music is awesome! :) Aug 30
Mikaela Davis said:
listen to me please!! become a fan!! http://www.purevolume.com/MikaelaDavis May 27
Faithe said:
I love you I love you I love you :) May 24
James Fraser said:
Hey my name is James. I thought you might like my band called 'The Symptoms.' We're an Indie-Rock band from Lexington MA. Drawing influence from modern bands like The National, Wilco, Explosions in the Sky, MGMT, and Death Cab for Cutie. We utilize varying forms of instrumentation and production to sculpt a unique sound. Check us out at www.purevolume.com/thesymptomslexington or alternatively purchase it on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-symptoms/id431307071?ign-mpt=uo%3D4. Thanks! Apr 23
Amanda Williams said:
I love your music video for 'giving up the gun' Apr 20
Ricardo said:
please come to houston again! Nov 22
Laurel said:
I like you guys. :] Nov 11
S said:
I love love love you!!! See you at the Hollywood bowl on the 26th! I'll be the one screaming and cheering! hahaha... keep on being amazing! ~S Sep 11
Kyletard said:
vampire weekend is like a boss Sep 02
yoshimi.vs.robot said:
i am in love with your music you guys are completely awesome =] Aug 29
Angie said:
luvz! Aug 04
OldTribes said:
if you like experimental/indie/baroque bands then you'll be obsessed with BOYS AND FROGS like me, too....... www.purevolume.com/boysandfrogs Aug 03
a S i A; ▲ said:
the best!!(: Jul 18
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