The cardigan-wearing boys (edit: men’s men) of Vampire Weekend are back in the studio recording their as-of-yet untitled sophomore album, which promises to be even sunnier than their first. As keyboardist Rostam Batmanglij puts it, “These songs would be perfect for driving up the Pacific coast, or making an egg-white omelet. Basically, doing fresh things.” Since they’ve made name for themselves and quit their day jobs, Vampire Weekend have had more time and energy to devote to music-making than the first time around. What does this mean for listeners? Ample opportunity to flesh out their Afro-pop influences and wax twee-sodic about trips to MoMA. Keep your ears and eyes peeled for a release date this fall. (via Rolling Stone)

A good friend of ours told us recently that he doesn’t have the slightest bit of love for Discovery’s self-titled R&B odyssey. He think it’s electro-laziness, we think it jams. A duo comprised of members from Vampire Weekend and Ra Ra Riot, Discovery are releasing their debut next week and “Orange Shirt,” is an ounce of mpfree goodness we’ve been meaning to share for the past couple weeks to help you decide— Modest Mouse and LIFE got in the way is all.

Discovery, Orange Shirt

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Vampire Weekend’s been pretty busy. In between trying to not sound like Simon & Garfunkel and calling ex-college classmates “Goth” during interviews, the band is also doing a feel-good event tonight in New York City and playing in side projects. Ah the life.
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Besides the fact you weren’t cool, famous or wealthy enough to attend.
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Taking some time off from touring, Vampire Weekend has headed back into the studio to record their sophomore LP. The band has been recording in Brooklyn and are shooting for a release this upcoming September.
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