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We're just a few weeks into 2016 so far but we already have one of the best pop songs of the year with the release of Santigold's single, "Chasing Shadows," off her forthcoming release, '99¢.' -
Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij Speculates on Group's New Album, Releases Solo Song 'EOS'
Rostam Batmanglij recently discussed his latest solo project with the release of "EOS," a whirling electronic soundscape anchored by choral voices. He also talked about his work with pop stars from Carly Rae Jepsen to Charlie XCX and the possibilities of a new Vampire Weekend album. -
The National Detail Grateful Dead Album Featuring Vampire Weekend, The War On Drugs, Bon Iver
The National discuss work on the band's follow-up to 2013's Trouble Will Find Me and working with Vampire Weekend, The War On Drugs, Bon Iver and many more artists on a new compilation of Grateful Dead covers, according to a new in-depth feature in Stereogum. -
Haim Reveals New Album Details on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 Interview
Today (Oct. 30), in an interview on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show, Haim announced a launch date for the group's very own Apple Music program and gave fans a few sparse details on the soon-to-be-completed sophomore album. -
Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij Talks About Coming Out as Gay to Fans
This past Sunday (October 11) was National Coming Day, and to commemorate the holiday, Vampire Weekend's eclectic keyboardist Rostam Batmanglij shared the story of how he publicly came out as gay to his fans via Instagram. -
Paul Simon and Stephen Colbert Perform 'Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard' on Late Show
When the first week of guests were announced for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," there was a lot of speculation as to whom the mysterious Paul Simon tribute band, Troubled Waters, could be. Turns out it was Simon himself accompanied by a whistling Colbert performing "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard." -
Vampire Weekend's New Album Won't Drop for a While, Ezra Koenig Says
Vampire Weekend made huge waves in 2013 with its third studio album Modern Vampires of the City, topping best-of lists with ease. But, if you're looking for that record No. 4, you may be in for quite the wait, according to singer Ezra Koenig. -
HAIM Hosts Benefit Concert: Jenny Lewis Performs New Song "Girl on Girl" [WATCH]
To commemorate the life of a late friend, Sammi Kane Kraft, Haim generated Sam Jam, a benefit concert in which all proceeds were given to the Our House Grief Support Center. Friends and family of the four-piece band joined them on stage to show support, such as Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear, Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend and Jenny Lewis. The Troubadour in Los Angeles hosted the charity concert for the close companion of Haim, who was tragically killed at just 20 years old by a drunk driver in 2012. Kraft's impressive baseball talents once landed her a role in the film 'Bad News Bears.' Lewis, known for her participation in Rilo Kiley and The Postal Service, perfomed her newest song titled "Girl on Girl." With the assisted talents of Haim, the collaboraion gained heavy participation, chanting and clapping from the crowd along to the beat. -
Karen O Shares Sunny 'Day Go By' Music Video [WATCH]
Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Karen O has shared the music video for her song "Day Go By," which you can check out below. The Wiisa-directed clip follows two young lovers — neither of which are Karen O, it should be noted — as they go swimming and take bike rides together, shot in a grainy, sun-kissed style that basically looks like the music video equivalent of an Instagram post. It is very 2015 indie pop. -
Red Bull 20 Before 15: iLOVEMAKONNEN, Ezra Koenig, Despot Team Up On "Down 4 So Long (Remix)" [LISTEN]
Red Bull's 20 Before 15 series comes to and end with a final song from an unlikely crew made up of breakout star iLOVEMAKONNEN, Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig, and underground Queens rapper Despot. The collaboration, recorded at Red Bull Sounds Studios in New York, is a remix of Makonnen's track "Down 4 So Long," which was released as a one-off earlier this year. -
Charli XCX Performs 'Need Ur Luv' on 'Letterman' with Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij [WATCH]
On last night's Dec. 16 episode of "The Late Show with David Letterman," Charli XCX dropped by to perform her glam-rock inspired track "Need Ur Luv" from her new album "Sucker," featuring Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij — the song's co-writer — on piano. Charli spends most of the performance singing and dancing from the top of Batmanglij's piano, offering quite a unique spin on what could have been just another typical late night performance.You can check out Charli XCX's performance of "Need Ur Luv" featuring Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij from "The Late Show with David Letterman" here — and notice how Letterman does not attempt to pronounce "Batmanglij": -
Diplo Remixes Ty Dolla $ign's "Stand For" With Members of Grizzly Bear, Vampire Weekend [LISTEN]
Last month, Los Angeles rapper Ty Dolla $ign shared his Diplo-produced track, "Stand For," and today Diplo has shared a radical remix of the song featuring two of Brooklyn indie rock's biggest stars: Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear and Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend. The track has been re-titled "Long Way Home" and replaces Ty's verses with Droste's gorgeous vocals, as well as some other embellishments from Batmanglij. "[I]t's about time that indie rock acts started to co-opt rap beats!," Diplo said in the song's original Soundcloud description.
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