American indie rock band from New York known for blending African-inspired rhythms with indie pop and art-pop melodies; released a highly praised debut and follow-up albums.

Formed in New York in 2006. Debut album "Vampire Weekend" (2008) received positive attention for its Afro-influenced indie pop. Subsequent albums include "Contra" (2010) and "Modern Vampires Of The City" (2013).

DeBaser's reviews praise Vampire Weekend's debut and live energy, highlight Afro-inspired rhythms and upbeat, danceable songs, admire strong melodic hooks, and express disappointment with a perceived loss of daring on Modern Vampires Of The City.

For:Fans of indie rock and pop, listeners who like Afro-influenced melodies and upbeat, danceable music, festival-goers, DeBaser readers.

 This record is the freshest thing I’ve heard in these times that have been very stingy with beautiful things to listen to: it practically blends African rhythms with indie sounds (with an art-pop aftertaste), creating an extremely enjoyable, and here’s the beauty, airy, danceable, light, intense work.

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 Here of the old VW remains only the trace in 3 songs: the whimsical "Ya hey", the irreverent "Finger back", and the ungainly downtempo ballad "Step".

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 The Vampires arrive fifteen minutes late, giving the usual screaming girls time to warm up and charge their hormones well.

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