As we all hear Contra via web streams this week for the first time (hear it below at the bottom of the post), thoughts turn to how this album will translate live compared to their first album seeing as it lacks a teeny bit of the buoyancy. Pretty well by the looks of these live session videos. While Contra lacks the immediate sugar rush of the debut, it seems to be making up for it in depth. It’s still growing on me so…
My Old Kentucky — We're falling hard for Burnt Ones, so much so that we're hosting a FREE! show tonight at Locals Only featuring them and another up-and-comer, Holy Ghost Canyon. Don't fo... more info
We All Want Someone To Shout For — Got the 4th Vampire Weekend song performed on the excellent Pitchfork.tv series, Juans Basement. I am used to the auto-tuner on the album version, but I am not used to it... more info
Chorus.fm — *Vampire Weekend (http://www.absolutepunk.net/vampireweekend)* recently did live studio sessions (http://music.aol.com/video/cousins-sessions/vampire-weekend/bc:606693970... more info
The World Forgot — I’m so done caring about this band that I don’t even care that you don’t care either. At all. I do however find this fresh remix by Miike Snow to be perfect... more info
Guardian Music — Vampire Weekend have been derided as preppy imperialists trading in African culture – but appearances can be deceiving. Paul Lester meets the New York quartet in C... more info
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As we all hear Contra via web streams this week for the first time (hear it below at the bottom of the post), thoughts turn to how this album will translate live compa... more info
Silent Uproar — Vampire Weekend have announced a full North American tour throughout March and April in support of the forthcoming Contra. Stream the album and find the tour details on M... more info
Live Daily — Indie rockers Vampire Weekend [ tickets ] have lined up a spring headlining outing in support of the band's forthcoming second album, "Contra," which is due in stores ne... more info