Everybody needs a bright spot to their Tuesday. Thankfully, Vampire Weekend exists.
Tiki room beats meet indie rock guitar treats with this band, who may have released one of the most fun discs of 2008.
The band blends African rhythms with pop rock sensibilities of the Police. There are some similarities to Paul Simon’s “Graceland,” too.
Ignore the backlash against the band that has popped up in the music blogosphere, it’s still a fun record and the band is definitely one of my must-see picks for Coachella. They’re playing Friday, April 25.
Watch the video for “A-Punk.” You won’t be sorry!