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Thank god Vampire Weekend played Conan last night, that guy hasn't been in the headlines for ages now. Just kidding, shit is bananas over there. It's interesting how moving Leno to 10PM didn't kill NBC's drama programming so much as shift it to l... more info
XFM.co.uk — The generous New Yorkers will play their second free gig of the week after announcing they're to play Somerset House this Thursday. more info
The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — My kids love new toys. In fact, the newer the toy the better. In fact, the anticipation of getting the toy is almost better than actually getting the toy. In fact, looking at the toy in the store with the anticipation of buying it may be the best ... more info
MTV.com News — 'There's just something infinitely fascinating about a nice portrait of somebody,' Ezra Koenig says.By James Montgomery
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We already know Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig is a gy... more info
Big Apple Music Scene — Barnes & Noble is stepping up its game in the music department. They will be hosting three exciting musical guests over the next couple months: Patti Smith, Vampire Weekend, and Ozzy Osbourne.
Patti Smith will be at the B&N in Union Square on Januar... more info
411 Mania — Hear the new Vampire Weekend album in full, a new album from The Wrens, a Pavement best of, who won't be winning Oscars, Elvis Costello Live, Liars remixes, new music from The Besnard Lakes and Dirty Projecters, and more! more info
USA Today Music — Contra contradicts the superficial image of Vampire Weekend's debut with brawnier, darker tunes that are no less catchy or melodic.
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