Two years ago, Vampire Weekend released its self'minus;titled debut album to widespread critical acclaim and immediate commercial success. On Jan. 12, the New York City'minus;based quartet's sophomore ...

Contra not only maintains but amplifies the charm of 2008’s Vampire Weekend, painting a vivid, if fragmented portrait of millennial youth abuzz in that surreal transitional period between the ...

Vampire Weekend introduced a unique mix of pop, reggae and African rhythms on its self-titled debut, and the quartet delivers an even richer musical landscape on its second CD. On "Contra," electronic ...

The media assault for Vampire Weekend’s violently anticipated sophomore release Contra, explored favorably at length in this week’s Voice, has officially begun. Last night, the yacht-core clean-shaves ...

The key to enjoying Contra, Vampire Weekend’s second collection of blissfully erudite yacht-punk, is to associate the album title not only with Nicaragua and Ollie North, but also the best two-player ...

Just a year ago indie pop stars Vampire Weekend gave us their groundbreaking, self-titled debut album. The band fused chamber pop, 80s new wave, reggaeton and a dash of African beat to create an ...

Vampire Weekend settle with the model who says she didn't consent to her image being used on the Contra cover. Vampire Weekend have settled a lawsuit with a model who claims she never gave permission ...

Yesterday, April 8, Vampire Weekend touched down in Austin, Texas for its first full show since 2022. This special appearance at Moody Amphitheater was set to align with the historic solar eclipse ...

Vampire Weekend skidded onto the music scene with a determination and individuality that catapulted them immediately into the spotlight. Their sophomore release is one of the most anticipated albums ...

On their second album, New York native indie maestros Vampire Weekend seem to have gone more political than one might usually expect offbeat rockers of their ilk to do. The album is called Contra, and ...