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Vampire Weekend interview (via 3FM)
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NICK OFFERMAN: By the way, I remember you telling me that you majored in Russian studies at Columbia?
CHRIS BAIO: Yeah, and I minored in math.
OFFERMAN: What exactly were you thinking, for God’s sake?
BAIO: [laughs] I’m a year younger than the other guys in the band—so when we were finishing our record, I was still in school. I had accepted a job being a math teacher for Teach For America. So, that’s what I would have done at least in the two years after I graduated. But, where I would be right now if I were not so lucky to be in this band, I truly have no idea.Read: Nick Offerman Interviews Chris Baio via Interview Magazine
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VAMPIRE WEEKEND : contra costa | contra mundum: Modern Vampires of the City : Song Notes
DON’T LIE
- It began during a writing retreat to Martha’s Vineyard with Rostam recording Hammond organ chords over cut-up drums while Ezra took a walk through a forest with a legal note-pad, jotting down lyrical ideas.
- Ezra: “I think this is one of our most passionate songs. Rostam’s…
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VAMPIRE WEEKEND : contra costa | contra mundum: Modern Vampires of the City: Track-by-Track Review
By Gareth O’Malley (@elegiacstanzas) (thanks anon for the tip!)
So far, the new Vampire Weekend record is a pretty clear attempt to distance themselves from the Graceland-isms on their first two records.
Obvious Bicycle is a surprisingly mellow way to kick things off; piano-driven, but…
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NICK OFFERMAN: By the way, I remember you telling me that you majored in Russian studies at Columbia?CHRIS BAIO: Yeah, and I minored in math.OFFERMAN: What exactly were you thinking, for God’s sake?BAIO: [laughs] I’m a year younger than the other guys in the band—so when we were finishing our record, I was still in school. I had accepted a job being a math teacher for Teach For America. So, that’s what I would have done at least in the two years after I graduated. But, where I would be right now if I were not so lucky to be in this band, I truly have no idea.
Read: Nick Offerman Interviews Chris Baio via Interview Magazine](http://25.media.tumblr.com/1ff802b9b49a08235bb0ec1b2467d8f4/tumblr_mmtip7emQ01r3zexno1_500.png)
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The Sophisticuffs is a high school band composed of Ezra Koenig, Wes Miles (of Ra Ra Riot), Dan...
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Pre- Vampire Weekend Downloads List
L’HOMME RUN
(Ezra Koenig’s “serious” rap band)
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werewolvesintheiryouth asked: Hello and congrats on running an awesome blog! This Suburban Punk wants to know more about the reading habits of VW. For example, I've seen Ezra referencing P.G. Wodehouse, Evelyn Waugh and Roald Dahl in interviews/on twitter. Is there a more comprehensive list out there? Thanks!
I’m sorry for the late reply lol but here, we made you a list:
Ezra
- Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by...
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would it be mean if i scanned this doodle in and tweeted it to ezra
