tuesday wake up call

I actually really love the new Vampire Weekend song "Step", and it's accompanied by a beautiful black and white lyric video directed by Greg Brunkalla.

lil' jon, he always tells the truth

Vampire Weekend will be releasing the A-Punk 7” Single on Record Store Day (April 19). It includes "Oxford Comma (Rehearsal Version)" as the b-side. Remember to go support and celebrate with your local record stores on April 19!

Canadians, don’t forget to vote for “The Best Record Store in Canada” over at CBC Radio 3... it is now down to the Top 10!

Oxford Comma (Rehearsal Version)
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i see a salty message written in the eaves

Check out Vampire Weekend's wonderful b-side from Mansard Roof Single below...

Ladies Of Cambridge [wicked-cool song]

buy Mansard Roof [Single] here

vampire weekend: vampire weekend

The first 2008 release I can’t stop listening to is the self-title debut full-length by Vampire Weekend. I knew virtually nothing about this band aside from the fact that I am currently in love with their upcoming record. So, I decided to do a little research about them, and the majority of articles I read described Vampire Weekend as Afro-pop or they are influenced by Afrobeat. To be honest, I have absolutely NO idea what they meant, but I do hear a heavy dose of ska elements on Vampire Weekend. Their combination of ska and indie pop (think The Shins + ska) makes the band’s debut an utterly catchy and amusing record! A few highlights include "Oxford Comma", which sort of reminds me of something from Z by My Morning Jacket while "Bryn" sounds wonderfully like of something by Zombies; "M79" and "Walcott" both feature some fantastic violin sections; and finally, the honest and very witty lyrics of "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" brilliantly describe a seemingly awkward relationship between the singer and a materialist girl. Vampire Weekend is a marvelous debut and 2008 should be a huge year for this very talented band!

Oxford Comma [wicked-cool song]
M79 [wicked-cool song]
Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa [wicked-cool song]
Walcott [wicked-cool song]
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Vampire Weekend comes out on January 28th, you can pre-order it here