New York Times — The band’s fourth album is filled with perky tempos and sunny choruses, but its 18 songs grapple with personal breakups and global meltdowns. more info

Nialler9 — On this week's podcast,   Niall and Andrea, Luke Sharkey chats to SOAK, Vampire Weekend's new album up for discussion, FKA Twigs, Aphex Twin, Stormzy, The Boss and more. The rundown: "It’s these people called Aphex Twins" - the accidental spot... more info

Stereogum — "Things have never been stranger," a chorus of voices calls out near the end of the new Vampire Weekend album. In cascading folk-rock harmonies, their message continues: "Things are gonna stay strange." Consider it a thesis statement for Father Of Th... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — It wasn’t always relaxing, the six-year break between Vampire Weekend’s last album and its new one, but not because Ezra Koenig didn’t have time to chill. Sure, the frontman kept moderately busy with projects outside the band kno... more info

Stereogum — Life Is Beautiful's seventh annual festival will take place this year in Downtown Las Vegas from 9/20-22. The lineup has just been announced, and it includes Post Malone, Chance The Rapper, the Black Keys, Billie Eilish, and Vampire Weekend. Amon... more info

Consequence of Sound — Post Malone, Vampire Weekend, Lil Wayne, and Janelle Monaé will also perform at the Vegas festival. more info

Consequence of Sound — Legendary singer-songwriter also discusses her first gigs and dreams up the perfect festival. more info

Consequence of Sound — This week's New Sounds also includes Noname, Vampire Weekend, and Anderson .Paak. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Baroness, Bad Bunny, Beirut, Yeasayer, Ladytron, B-52's, Limp Wrist, Juliana Hatfield, Kristin Hersh, Luna, DaBaby, and more NYC-area shows on sale. Continue reading… more info

Nialler9 — On this week's podcast episode, All Tvvins discuss their second album Just To Exist, Andrea and Niall drift away to the countryside with Bibio and our album of the week and we discuss black holes in the universe and black holes for pop culture in pub... more info