Vampire Weekend — PICS

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December 6, 2019 1:57PM EST
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Vampire Weekend — Pics

Vampire Weekend — Pics
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Since forming in 2005, Vampire Weekend has become one of the biggest names in indie rock. The band began when founding members Ezra Hoenig, Chris Tomson, Chris Baio and Rostam Batmanglij met while enrolled at Columbia University. Named after an unreleased film, Vampire Weekend released their debut album in 2008. “A-Punk” peaked at no. 25 on the Billboard Modern Rock Chart, and became one of the band’s most well-known songs. From there, the band’s success continued to grow. The release of Contra in 2009 brought Vampire Weekend more critical acclaim, as did 2013’s Modern Vampires of the City. That album took home the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album. Though this heralded a new level of success for the band, it also was a low point for Ezra, who felt burnt out from touring. In 2016, founding member Rostam left the band. For their 2019 release, Father Of The Bride, the group expanded to a seven-piece, with the addition of Brian Robert Jones, Greta Morgan, Garrett Ray, and Will Canzoneri.

January 25, 2019, 5:34PM
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Ezra Koenig Lights Up Leeds

Ezra Koenig Lights Up Leeds
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Ezra Koenig, along with Vampire Weekend, bring the sunlight out on Britain. The groupl played the Leeds Festival in August 2014.

January 25, 2019, 5:34PM
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Chris Baio Brings A Smile To Leeds

Chris Baio Brings A Smile To Leeds
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Vampire Weekend’s Chris Baio plays at the 2014 Leeds Festival in Britain. He is one of the founding members of the indie rock band. 

January 25, 2019, 5:34PM
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Chris Baio Rocks Lollapalooza

Chris Baio Rocks Lollapalooza
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Vampire Weekend’s Chris Baio looks out onto Chicago during the 2018 installment of Lollapalooza. Safe to say, the crowd were into it. 

January 25, 2019, 5:34PM
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Ezra Koenig Loves Lollapalooza

Ezra Koenig Loves Lollapalooza
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Ezra Koenig plays Lollapalooza in 2018. A year later, Vampire Weekend would release their Grammy-nominated album, Father Of The Bride.

January 25, 2019, 5:34PM
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Brian Robert Jones Shreds

Brian Robert Jones Shreds
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Brian Robert Jones plays 2018 Lollapalooza. Wait unti you see him go wild on Vampire Weekend’s ‘Sunflower.’ 

January 25, 2019, 5:34PM
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Ezra Koenig Of Vampire Weekend

Ezra Koenig Of Vampire Weekend
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Ezra Koenig addresses the crowd at Lollapalooza 2018. Vampire Weekend took a break after Modern Vampires of the City due to him suffering burnout. 

January 25, 2019, 5:34PM