Vampire Weekend

Here is really all you need to know to put a smile on your face for the next while:

Vampire Weekend.
New Album:Contra
Stream now on myspace here

Also, as a bonus, they stopped my our ever favorite Juan's basement. Still waiting on our invite to chill there, but this will have to do in the mean time:

Juan's Basement

Who is this Juan and how do I get into his basement? Seriously. Pitchfork.tv does this super cool series which is exactly as it seems: a party in Juan’s basement, but with super cool[did I just say 'super cool' twice? Super cool.] bands playing sets, making for one of the sweatiest, wildest, best-est house parties ever. Its raw and makes it feel like you’re crashing in on one of their jam sessions. Check out some of my favorite visits to the basement.

Passion Pit: Sleepyhead


M83: Kim & Jessie


Walkmen: In the New Year