Vampire Weekend released a double A-side "Diane Young" and
"Step" one week ago, their first official release since 2010's Contra.
The New York quartet are on the rollercoaster ride to their third album in five
years with Modern Vampires of the City when it's released in May.
It's hard to forget when Vampire Weekend first broke on to the scene. 2008's
self-titled debut was a breath of fresh American air when British indie rock
was finally coming to a steady stop. New York was lacking in indie rock exports
and this happy, colourful quartet of young adults filled the gap and have been
the source of indie inspiration since. With their third album on the
horizon, fans of Vampire Weekend have a reason to dress in yellow, orange and
pink.
"Step" is a breezy indie pop track from
the typically fun and exciting Vampire Weekend. Instead of the college friendly
hipsters, "Step" is a slow, sophisticated track with interesting
lyrics and a geographical theme. Vampire Weekend have said their third album
will be about locations, none better than their home New York City.
Name-dropping places around America, specifically New York City. Koenig
sings: "And punks who would laugh when they saw us together, well
they didn't know how to dress for the weather," followed by: "I
can still see them there huddled on Astor, snow falling slow to the sound of
The Master." Koenig's personal touch is always welcomed in
Vampire Weekend songs, with "Step" being one of his literal tracks.
The 'master' he refers to could either be Duane Peters, a Rakim album, a
personal punk rock favourite or just about anything. Modern
Vampires of the City is coming soon.
~Eddie
