Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend is an American indie rock band formed in New York City in 2006. The group consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Ezra Koenig, bassist Chris Baio, and drummer Christopher Tomson. Founding member and multi-instrumentalist Rostam Batmanglij departed the band in early 2016 to pursue a solo career, though he has continued to collaborate with Koenig on later projects.

The band first gained significant attention in 2007 through a series of popular music blogs, which helped them secure a record deal with the independent label XL Recordings. Their self-titled debut album, Vampire Weekend, was released in January 2008 and became an immediate success. Peaking at number 17 on the Billboard 200, the record was praised for its unique fusion of indie rock and chamber pop with African rhythmic influences. Tracks like "Oxford Comma" and "A-Punk" helped define the band's early sound and preppy aesthetic.