Stereogum — The tourmates performed “I’m Goin’ Down” at the Earl in Atlanta last week, in direct violation of Vampire Weekend’s multiple takes on the same Springsteen track. Truth is, Free Energy and Titus Andronicus do a better job locating the joyous... more info

Stereogum — It was an unseasonably balmy evening in Hollywood as Vampire Weekend made their inaugural Bowl debut. Rounding out the bill was the hypnotic Beach House and a party starting set from the Very Best. more info

Guardian Music — From established stars such as Youssou N'Dour, Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango to forgotten acts of past decades, a historic music collection marking 50 years of African self-rule is unsurpassedIn 1960, British prime minister Harold Macmill... more info

The Culture Of Me — Serving as the official after party for the set of sold-out shows that the gang in Vampire Weekend played at Radio City Music Hall this week, Friday’s Girls & Boys party featured VW member Chris Baio and also a special guest set from Vampire Weeken... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Us magazine has named the 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers and held a party in their honor at a new restaurant/nightclub combo, Lavo. As much as I would like to pretend that I was included in the event, I was just outside desperately trying to get a word ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Jessica Amaya "Beach House killllllllllllled it, radio city music hall is gorgeous" - Luisa Opalesky "So turns out that Beach House is an incredible live band - made braving the teen-prep vampire weekend crowds worthwhile~" - Sam Thurman... more info

Stereogum — Ezra Koenig surfaces on Chromeo’s “I Could Be Wrong,” a track that’ll appear on the iTunes version of their forthcoming third album Business Casual. Surprised to see the “electrofunk” duo teaming up with the Vampire Weekend frontman? Don�... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — 8  of   42 Email Me Ezra Koenig Pictures Chromeo’s new album Business Casual officially dropped today, and along with it on iTunes came a bonus track called “I Could Be Wrong” that features Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. It’s more like ... more info

Discobelle.net — The Very Best, now also featuring an MC named Mo Laudi, are busy these days. They are touring with Vampire Weekend through North America this month with a national appearance on the late-night talk show with Craig Ferguson. Plus Green Owl is dropping... more info

Topix — Vampire Weekend, who blend pop and world music into a highly acclaimed mix, play Radio City Music Hall this week. more info