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Vampire Weekend Cover Rancid

When dishing up our two cents on Vampire Weekend's Billboard-topping Contra we noted: It would have been interesting if Ezra had worked some of his knowledge/love of punk and hardcore (a la his Fucked Up moment) into the mix. The song notes provided by the band/label as background mention "Holiday" was inspired by "third wave-ska bands like Operation Ivy" (and VW's own "exploration of new guitar tones and rhythms"), but you won't mistake Koenig for Jesse Michaels or Tim Armstrong even if he says...

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15:36 on February 8 2010

Vampire Weekend Cover Rancid

Stereogum — When dishing up our two cents on Vampire Weekend's Billboard-topping Contra we noted: It would have been interesting if Ezra had worked some of his knowledge/love of punk... more info

17:42 on February 8 2010

Vampire Rancid

Chorus.fm — Listen to *Vampire Weekend* (http://myspace.com/vampireweekend) covering *Rancid* (http://myspace.com/rancid)'s "Ruby Soho" right here (http://www.abeano.com/blog/new-vam... more info

Rancid

19:24 on February 8 2010

Vampire Weekend â€“ Ruby Soho (Rancid Cover)

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Last week Vampire Weekend stopped by BBC’s studio’s to record a live session for Zane Lowe. Usually band’s are allowed to pick a song to cover, and Vampire Weekend ... more info

Rancid Vampire Weekend Zane Lowe

12:32 on February 8 2010

New Vampire Weekend - 'Ruby Soho' (Rancid Cover) and Minimix

Abeano — Last week Vampire Weekend visited the BBC’s beautiful Maida Vale studio to record a session for Radio 1’s Zane Lowe. As well as a great version of ‘Cousins�... more info

Rancid Vampire Weekend Zane Lowe Jenny Lewis Annie Mac Lykke Li