What concerts I'll be attending.
(Obviously.)
One that I'll definitely make some time for is Vampire Weekend. They're playing as part of Central Park's Summer Stage -- a free weekly concert series! -- in June.
More on the band:Background: Four guys who originally met a few years ago as undergrads at Columbia University. They gained a fervent NYC following, subsequent promotion through all the big music blogs, and ultimately -- a record deal.
Sounds like: Indie-pop rock with some left-field eccentricities thrown in. Members cite influences ranging from classical, to showtunes, to African choir hymns. The result, as described by lead singer Ezra Koenig, is "Upper West Side meets Soweto."
Accolades: Spin Magazine declared them 'The Year's Best New Band.' Rolling Stone listed their hit "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" as one of the year's finest.
In short: Vampire Weekend is often dubbed as the current indie-darlings of the press, but don't let the hype get in the way of giving these guys a listen.
Listen to: 'APunk' and 'Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa' here.
