Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend's 'Only God Was Above Us' Is as Emotional as It Is Academic

PUBLISHED Apr 5, 2024

"Fuck the world," goes the first line of 'Only God Was Above Us' — a blunt, dour departure from the cheekiness this peppy, preppy group are...

Vampire Weekend Ditch "Smartass Stuff" and Ask the Big Questions

PUBLISHED Apr 3, 2024

For Ezra Koenig, Vampire Weekend haven't been gone that long. "The five years flew by," he says. "Five years doesn't feel long anymore. So...

No, Turnstile Aren't Opening for Vampire Weekend

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2024

It's still April Fools' Day and no one is safe, but this particular non-prank that had people wondering who exactly is opening for Vampire...

Vampire Weekend to Livestream Austin Solar Eclipse Show

PUBLISHED Mar 21, 2024

Vampire Weekend certainly have a busy press run for 'Only God Was Above Us' ahead of them...

Vampire Weekend Launch Podcast: 'Vampire Campfire'

PUBLISHED Mar 7, 2024

Ahead of 'Only God Was Above Us,' Vampire Weekend appear to be launching a podcast called 'Vampire Campfire.' The band haven't officially...

Vampire Weekend Capture the Pains of Aging on "Capricorn" and "Gen-X Cops"

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PUBLISHED Feb 16, 2024

A colleague and I have an ongoing discussion about "homework bands" — that is, artists who competently make music that objectively ticks al...

Vampire Weekend Book North American Tour, Share "Capricorn" and "Gen-X Cops"

PUBLISHED Feb 16, 2024

As Vampire Weekend prepare to launch their new album, 'Only God Was Above Us' on April 5, they have shared two singles and booked...

Vampire Weekend Detail New Album 'Only God Was Above Us'

PUBLISHED Feb 8, 2024

Vampire Weekend spent the last few months teasing their fifth album, and today they've finally shared concrete details...