Vampire Weekend On ‘Contra’

added 15 January 2010 at 16.48

John Kennedy talk to Ezra and Chris from Vampire Weekend about second album 'Contra'.

Vampire Weekend took time to talk to John Kennedy about their hugely anticipated second album, 'Contra'. Sandwiched in between two free shows - one at Somerst House, one at Rough Trade East - Ezra and Chris spoke to JK at length about their new record.

Want to know about the influences that shaped the album? The inspiration behind different songs? Or how exactly they're going to conquer the world? It's all here and much, much more.

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