The band strived to capture its Afro-pop fandom in its songwriting, and it did well: Stylish songs such as "A-Punk" blend ska and woodwinds, while "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" invokes African dance music, not to mention lyrics about raging hormones.
Website:
vampireweekend.com
MySpace: myspace.com/vampireweekend
Recent Release: "Mansard Roof" (single)
Release Date: October 23, 2007 / self-titled, full length debut slated for release January 2008
Label: XL Recordings
Song Clips:
A-Punk | Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa | Mansard Roof