Stereogum — If you liked Okilly Dokilly, the metal band taking cues from the Simpsons' Ned Flanders, you'll love Grindfeld, the Seinfeld-themed metal band. Sure, DC rapper Wale released The Mixtape About Nothing, which samples soundbites from the '90s sitcom. V... more info

Stereogum — Lest there was any doubt (since it's now November), Vampire Weekend's much-anticipated fourth album is not coming out until 2019. Next month, Ezra Koenig is participating in a talk with GQ and in the magazine's announcement of the event, they note th... more info

Consequence of Sound — The songwriter and producer also shares his appreciation for Bob Dylan and U2. more info

Stereogum — Here’s a nice surprise: Parks and Recreation star Rashida Jones and Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig welcomed a baby together "months ago," according to a new report in Us Weekly. As of right now, there are no additional details whatsoever rega... more info

Consequence of Sound — The pair first went public with their relationship in early 2017. more info

Stereogum — It's been a year since Rostam Batmanglij dropped Half-Light, his solo debut album, and he's back today with his first song since. Is he about to lap his former Vampire Weekend bandmates by putting out two full-length projects before they even release... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Unique, laid back UK festival End of the Road happened August 30 - September 2 at the lush, vegetal Larmer Tree Gardens, featuring sets from Vampire Weekend, St. Vincent, Feist, Yo La Tengo... Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — You can't turn your back on a fall that expects releases from Vampire Weekend, Grimes, and Anderson .Paak. more info

Guardian Music — (Matador)They seemed shackled to their early success – but this affecting and immediate album sees Interpol break free of the pastDespite its upbeat subtitle – Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City – Lizzy Goodman’s 2... more info

Consequence of Sound — Vampire Weekend evolved, Travis Scott dominated, and Bruno Mars brought out the moms. more info