UPDATE: Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig has responded to Rostam’s announcement with his own words of positivity and an update on the upcoming Vampire Weekend album. See his message at the bottom of the ...

Vampire Weekend‘s multi-instrumentalist and producer Rostam Batmanglij just released this solo track called “Wood.” It’s got a Middle-Eastern vibe to it, simple in it’s composition at some points and ...

In the past, Rostam Batmanglij has often operated in the background — as keyboardist and producer for Vampire Weekend, the eclectic New York City band he co-founded in 2006 and left a decade later; as ...

Rostam Batmanglij has officially quit as guitarist and co-lead vocalist of indie darlings Vampire Weekend. The multi-instrumentalist confirmed his separation from the group on Twitter - but stressed ...

While on stage, lead vocalist Ezra Koening sat cozy on a cushioned seat, next to a Yamaha piano. Koenig’s vocals were flawless, syncing well with the rocking sounds by his bandmates. He delivered a ...

NAME: Vampire Weekend PROGRESS REPORT: Turning in their second album, Contra. Recorded at Treefort Studios in Brooklyn and Topetitud in Mexico City. Yesterday was officially XL Recordings' due date ...

Vampire Weekend keyboardist/vocalist Rostam Batmanglij doesn’t think there’s anything particularly novel about his group’s (arguably) sudden success—as if any young hard-working band might easily ...