Capturing the retro innocence of Vampire Weekend's 'Contra' was a model who had simply no idea of the band's existence. What ...

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 ...

NAME: Vampire Weekend PROGRESS REPORT: Turning in their second album, Contra. Recorded at Treefort Studios in Brooklyn and Topetitud in Mexico City. Yesterday was officially XL Recordings' due date ...

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 ...

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 ...