• October 3rd, 2008

    Obama Event Cancelled

    We've just been informed that the Students for Barack Obama at Carnegie Mellon have had to cancel the Voter Registration Drive we were set to play at tomorrow due to last-minute campus security issues. Obviously, we were really looking forward to coming out to Pittsburgh and participating in the event and this last-minute news is unfortunate. Sorry to anyone who was planning on coming out to register and check out the show.

    Monday, October 6th, is the last day to register to vote in for the general election in Pennsylvania. You can find more information here:

    http://www.votespa.com/

    Registration deadlines are fast-approaching in many states so make sure you're still on the books! I had an unpleasant and Kafkaesque (no, really!) experience during the primaries due to my failure to check on my status.

    There's been some nonsense in this election regarding college students voting in Colorado and Virginia. Even if your parents claim you as a dependent you can still vote in the state where you go to school. The choice is yours! For example, you have the legal right to vote in either Boulder or back home on Long Island in the middle school gym where you got hit in the face with a dodge ball as a kid. JK, you were probably sick at dodge ball.

    http://www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters/366107

    Anyway, we know that everyone will do the necessary research to determine which candidate will fight for the things they care about, but let's all keep reminding each other to vote! Voter turnout has been climbing higher and higher over the past three elections, but it is still down since 1960. If you like to be competitively patriotic, why not focus on getting our national turnout rate up? We're getting schooled by countries like Malta and Australia! Those places have voter turnout OVER 90%.

    http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0781453.html

    GOOD LUCK! SEE YOU SOON!

  • September 26th, 2008

    Free Voter Registration Concert at Carnegie Mellon University

    We are excited to announce that we will be performing at a Free Voter Registration Concert sponsored by the Students for Barack Obama at Carnegie Melon University. The event is open to the public and all ages. The purpose of the concert is to ensure that everyone who can vote in the upcoming election is registered and if they are already registered, that their current registration is correct and up-to-date to prevent disenfranchisement at the polls.

    For us, the choice in this election is incredibly clear. We support Barack Obama because on every issue we care about he is more logical, more sensitive, and less biased than John McCain. It's important to talk openly about voting and we're happy that we can contribute to the campaign, not only as individuals, but as a band.

    Where:  College of Fine Arts Lawn, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    When:  Saturday, October 4th, 4:00pm

    For more information:  View Press Release

  • June 25rd, 2008

    Oxford Comma video on YouTube

    Watch it.

  • April 23rd, 2008

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Watch Vampire Weekend tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live! performing with members of the Crenshaw High School drumline. Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs tonight at 12:05am on ABC in all markets

  • April 2nd, 2008

    Park Ave CDs Instore Rescheduled

    The previously canceled instore performance has been rescheduled for June 7th at 4:30pm.

    Park Ave CDs
    2916 Corrine Drive
    Orlando, FL 32803

  • March 4th, 2008

    Florida Dates Cancelled

    We have been invited to play on Saturday's (3/8) SNL, and we're honored to accept! Unfortunately, this means we'll have to postpone our appearances in Orlando and St. Augustine and cancel our set at the Langerado festival. The Walkmen will still be playing on those dates. We are looking forward to meeting up with them in Atlanta and continuing our regularly scheduled tour. We will be back in Orlando and St. Augustine on June 7 and 8. SNL airs this Saturday, March 8th on NBC at 11:30 ET/PT.

  • January 30th, 2008

    VW on Letterman

    Vampire Weekend will be performing on the Late Show with David Letterman on Friday, February 1st. The Late Show airs on CBS at 11:30 ET/PT.

  • January 29th, 2008

    Debut Album Released on iTunes

    Link

    Debut album now available on the iTunes Music Store Worldwide!

  • January 27th, 2008

    Insound Coupons

    http://www.insound.com

    coupon code for 10% off: vampire10
    coupon code for 15% off when you spend $50 or more: vampire15.

  • January 26th, 2008

    International CD Release Dates

    Switzerland - Jan. 25th
    Australia - Jan. 26th
    Spain - Jan. 28th
    Holland - Jan. 29th
    Scandinavia - Jan. 29th
    Ireland - Feb. 1st
    Italy - Feb. 1st
    Greece - Feb. 4th
    Japan - Feb. 20th
    Germany - Feb. 22nd
    South Africa - Feb. 25th
    France - Feb. 25th
    Portugal - Feb. 25th
    UK - Jan. 29th
    North America - Jan. 29th

  • January 26th, 2008

    iTunes Release Date

    The digital release will be on the 29th january in every country.