It feels like a dramatic unveiling of an artist re-discovering himself, and we are so here for that. RMV/REX/Shutterstock Ezra Koenig served up some fuzzy details about. In a modern twist on the record-singles club of yore, Koenig plans drop two new songs each month through April. Please note, the jacket of the LP may be slightly damaged but vinyl itself is in mint condition. Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig has detailed the band's new album, tentatively titled 'FOTB,' which will come out this spring.
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There are some familiar contributors on FOTB: Ariel Rechtshaid (who co-produced “Modern Vampires of the City”) pops up again as a producer, as does former Vampire Weekender Rostam Batmanglij, who played a hand in “Harmony Hall.” But this will also be the band’s first album with features - perhaps a byproduct of Koenig’s recent period of collaboration - from The Internet’s Steve Lacy and others. Already, lyrics like the irreverent death wish of “Diane Young” (“Out of control but you’re playing a role”) have given way to more earnest musings such as “2021, will you think about me?” A nod to the Steve Martin rom-com, the work touches on Koenig fatherhood (his partner, actress Rashida Jones, gave birth to their son last fall) and relationships. Vampire Weekend releases first music in 6 years, ‘2021,’ ‘Harmony Hall’ The brand new singles come from the bands long-awaited upcoming album, Father of the Bride.
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Both tracks will appear on the band’s upcoming album FOTB, or “Father of the Bride,” which boasts a staggering 18 tracks. Vampire Weekend have announced that their third album, to be released this year, will be darker in tone and inspired by 50s jazz. Day two, July 10, will be headlined by Vampire Weekend, known for hits like 'A Punk,' 'Harmony Hall,' 'Step,' and 'Oxford Comma.' Vampire Weekend - Step (Official Lyrics Video) Watch on.