Vampire Weekend doesn't sound like their name suggests. There's nothing the slightest bit spooky or goth-y about the music made by this foursome of ex-Columbia University students. Instead, their songs are joyful and upbeat, with Afropop-inspired swinging instrumentation backing smart lyrics.
The group made a splash with an EP last year, but this looks to be the year the foursome could really hit it big, with a self-titled album set to hit stores next week. The first track on the album, "Mansard Roof," is already available as a digital download from iTunes — and it recently led to me embarrassing myself by dancing rather enthusiastically on a street corner while waiting for the light to change.
Several more Vampire Weekend songs are streaming at the band's MySpace page, but I'd suggest getting acquainted with them by watching a couple of music videos. To check them out, just read more.
"A-Punk":
"Mansard Roof":
Isabella Oliver
Preen
Quai D'Orsay
First heard about them on Teen Vogue's MySpace of all places.
1They're pretty good, I have to say.
I love these guys! I found them by accident when I was searching for Halloween music... embarrassing. My favorites are probably M79 and The Kids Don't Stand a Chance. They are worth a listen for sure!
2These guys are awesome! I love them. Glad more people are getting into them.
3LOVE them! Would be fab if they hit the big time
4i like that your mind automatically goes towards goth and darkness with a name like that - i think that i'll have to check them out.
5I saw their video on TRL. Very funny and catchy song!
6Um...they were on TRL? That's odd to me...but they're great!
7Have to admit, not a fan...at all. I'm usually pretty open minded and usually like bands in this sort of genre but just can't handle VW...it's a station flip when they come on the radio in Boston.
8I'm not a fan of all their stuff, but for a month Cape Code Kwassa Kwassa was on regular rotation in a playlist of mine. Thanks for the music updates, Buzz.
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