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Vampire Weekend

Musical Group
Forindie rock listeners, fans of afro‑tinged guitar pop, and curious concertgoers looking for smart, upbeat records.
4 Reviews 2 Definitions 16 Charts

The Profile

Vampire Weekend is an American indie rock band formed in New York City in 2006. Founded by Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij, Chris Baio, and Chris Tomson, the group blends indie rock with Afro‑pop and art‑pop touches across acclaimed albums including Vampire Weekend, Contra, Modern Vampires of the City, Father of the Bride, and Only God Was Above Us.

American indie band from New York City (formed 2006), known for bright, rhythmic guitar pop with Afro‑pop inflections and smart, melodic songwriting. Core members have included Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij (former), Chris Baio, and Chris Tomson.

Four DeBaser reviews sketch Vampire Weekend as bright, danceable, and Afro-tinged from the debut through Contra. Their live set comes off tight, simple, and fun. One review pushes back on Modern Vampires, missing the youthful spark. Overall: strong early records, energetic shows, and a band weighed by hype but still loved for their freshness.

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