Vampire Weekend: ’Only God Was Above Us’ & The Evolution of the Band | Apple Music

Ezra Koenig, lead singer of Vampire Weekend, sits down with Zane Lowe to discuss Vampire Weekend’s first album in 5 years, ’Only God Was Above Us’. They dive into the inspiration for the cover art of the album, a photo by Steve Siegel, and how often the imagery helped shape the music. Ezra talks about how the band’s natural “revolving door” effect where collaboration is welcomed if it makes sense for the music. Ezra also talks about the pressure to release music consistently that he felt earlier in his career, but how that has given way to being more comfortable with taking his time, since the gap between albums stops mattering as soon as a new album is released. Approaching his 40th birthday, Ezra shares his perspective on aging and plans to mark the day with a special performance. Listen to Vampire Weekend on Apple Music: 00:00 - Ezra Koenig on the Evolution of Vampire Weekend 8:25 - Ezras’ Love for Discographies 17:27 - Teaching 8th Grade in Brooklyn 27:12 - Modern Definition of a Band 36:56 - Recording “Capricorn” with a Live Orchestra 45:38 - Connection Fans Have with Vampire Weekend Subscribe to Apple Music: Follow Apple Music: TikTok: @applemusic Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: Watch more Apple Music: What’s New: Apple Music Up Next: Interviews: What’s Trending: Apple Music lets you listen to millions of songs, online or off, totally ad-free. Create and share your own playlists, get exclusive content and personalized recommendations, and listen to radio hosted by artists streaming live or on demand. #VampireWeekend #EzraKoenig #AppleMusic