The self-titled first album of NYC's Vampire Weekend is one sure to please.
Well, I don't have much to say besides the fact that I'm in love with it right now, and if you listen try to catch the African musical influence in the album. It's incredible how some bands can take something so unique and adapt it to a more popular and contemporary scene.
LIVE SHOW ALERT: Vampire Weekend will be playing Triple Rock on April 3rd...touche, as I was looking for the show information I found that it's sold out. Well, if anyone has an extra ticket, I'll take that please. Thank you!
Found this clip later from their performance on SNL, apparently one of my friends friend is playing strings there in the background. Enjoy their performance of "M79" thanks to stereogum
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Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend EP
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Previously: Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
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The Kooks - Inside In / Inside Out
The Kooks formed at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music in England, where they were all students. (Like similar success story of the Columbia University students that make up Vampire Weekend!) They originally started as a college project and grew into a full-blown band.
This album was released in 2006 but it is still one of my all-time favorites. "She Moves in Her Own Way" is probably my favorite but "Naive" has also gained popularity on the charts.
Sidenote--Their next album "Konk" is scheduled to release tomorrow but naturally, it's already leaked. I'll post it in the future!
AND for you Minneapolisans--The Kooks will be playing the Fine Line Music Cafe on May 31st. Tickets range from $49-$218 which is pretty steep but probably worth it if you can make it!
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