Tag Archives: Vampire Weekend

Thursday Music News

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 19, 2012

Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio is releasing a solo EP under the name Baio. The Sunburn EP will be an electronically-driven project with Vampire Weekend’s usual prep/tropical vibe seen throughout. The EP comes out on May 21st. Listen to the lead track “Tanto” below, featuring Matias Aguayo: Despite Damon Albarn’s recent claims that the bandRead more...

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Music News: 2012 Pitchfork Music Festival lineup announcement

By Jim Beckmann | Published: February 28, 2012

The initial lineup of the 2012 Pitchfork Music Festival has just been announced! On Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15, a whole host of indie bands take to the field of Chicago’s Union Park. Among those announced are KEXP favorites Vampire Weekend, Grimes, Feist, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Hot Chip, and Cloud Nothings. NoRead more...

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Ezra Koenig Covers Paul Simon

By Nick Heinlein | Published: April 8, 2011

Vampire Weekend‘s Ezra Koenig has turned his considerable talents to the tribute game, covering Paul Simon‘s 1972 track “Papa Hobo” for new film Ceremony. The rest of the film’s soundtrack, curated by Fruit Bats‘ Eric D. Johnson, features contributions from The Animals, Pete Townsend, and Star. Hear the Koenig cover (via Stereogum) and watch theRead more...

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Song of the Day: Jonquil - Fighting Smiles

By Jason Kinnard | Published: November 30, 2010

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on theRead more...

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Thursday Music News Revelations

By Dusty Henry | Published: September 30, 2010

We showed you a few months ago the Kanye West track “Monster,” which featured Bon Iver (among a slew of other R&B and rap artists). Now the two are at it again with a leaked track title “Lost In The World.” The song uses a sample of Bon Iver’s “Woods” throughout the song. Here’s yourRead more...

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Live Around Town This Week

By Ryan Bort | Published: September 20, 2010

It’s going to be a really busy week for live music around Seattle. Even without the highly anticipated Decibel Festival and the 23rd Annual Rockabilly Ball, there are some heavy hitters making their way through the Northwest. Here’s a quick rundown: Tuesday, September 21st HOT HOT HEAT with 22-20s and Hey Rosetta @ Chop SueyRead more...

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Thursday News VS The World

By Dusty Henry | Published: August 26, 2010

Three years of Swedish folk troubadour and guitarist extraordinaire Jose Gonzalez‘s life will be shown to the massed in the documentary titled The Extraordinary Life of Jose Gonzalez. The film follows Gonzalez as he records his album In Our Nature. This documentary certainly looks off-beat. Check out the link to see the trailer.

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Live Around Town This Week

By Ryan Bort | Published: August 23, 2010

Monday, August 23rd Burning: A Mogwai Concert Film @ Northwest Film Forum The journeying songs of Scottish atmospheric rockers Mogwai aren’t typically radio friendly. Their music is best when set to something, whether it be a movie or a long nighttime drive down the coast. It’s not surprising then, that they’ve scored multiple films, andRead more...

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Monday News Mash-Up

By Justin Spicer | Published: July 19, 2010

New generational Yacht Rockers Vampire Weekend are the target of Contra cover model, Kristen Kennis. Kennis is suing the band for $2 million claiming the photography release form signature using her name was forged.

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Saturday Afternoon Artists - The Influences of Vampire Weekend

By Michele Myers | Published: June 18, 2010

Greetings Friends. DJ Michele Myers here. And this week on the show we’re gonna take a look at present-day pop wizards Vampire Weekend and some legendary artists whose sound influenced their work.

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