Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend, an acclaimed indie rock band formed in New York City, has consistently delivered critically and commercially successful albums, establishing a significant presence in contemporary music. After being named ‘The Year’s Best New Band’ by Spin magazine in 2008 and becoming the first band to grace their cover before releasing a debut album, Vampire Weekend quickly established themselves as a significant force in indie rock. Formed in New York City in 2006, the band distinguished itself with a unique blend of indie pop, Afropop, and chamber music. Their self-titled debut album, Vampire Weekend, released in 2008, earned critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number 15 on the UK Albums Chart and number 17 on the Billboard 200.

The band headlined major festivals including the UK’s End of the Road, Splendour in the Grass, and Fuji Rock Festival in 2018. Their fourth album, Father of the Bride, released in 2019, continued their streak of success by becoming their third consecutive album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. The album earned them another Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2020. Vampire Weekend also explored new creative avenues, releasing the Live in Florida EP (2020), 40:42 EP (2021), and Frog on the Bass Drum Vol.

They performed the double A-side single ‘Capricorn’ and ‘Gen-X Cops’ on Saturday Night Live in 2024. The ‘Only God Was Above Us’ tour commenced in 2024, featuring headline appearances at major events such as Coachella and Primavera Sound in Barcelona, culminating in two celebrated hometown shows at Madison Square Garden.