Vampire Weekend Drops New Singles and Announces 2024 Tour

Vampire Weekend releases two singles, “Gen-X Cops” and “Capricorn,” from their upcoming album— reveals their 2024 tour schedule, featuring diverse opening acts.

Vampire Weekend Drops New Singles and Announces 2024 Tour
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Highlights

  • The band has released “Gen-X Cops” and “Capricorn” — singles from their first album since 2019, “Only God Was Above Us,” set for release on April 5.
  • The 2024 tour kicks off on April 8 at Moody Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, with stops at venues like Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago and KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner, Montana.
  • Special guests on the tour include Maya Rudolph’s Prince cover band Princess and the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles, showcasing the band’s eclectic musical influences.

New Singles and Upcoming Album

Vampire Weekend has made a comeback with two new singles, “Gen-X Cops” and “Capricorn,” from their eagerly awaited album “Only God Was Above Us.” The album is set to release on April 5, and you can pre-order it here via Columbia. The music videos for these singles draw inspiration from 1980s New York subway cars, with visuals influenced by photographer Steven Siegel. The album promises a return to the band’s New York roots.

Watch the videos to the two new songs below:

Extensive 2024 Tour

The band’s 2024 tour is set to begin with a solar-eclipse show at Moody Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, on April 8. The tour will include performances at notable venues such as Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago and KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner, Montana. The diverse lineup of openers — including Maya Rudolph’s Prince cover band Princess and the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles — showcases the band’s wide-ranging musical tastes.

Vampire Weekend 2024 Tour Dates

  • Mon Apr 08 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater (Solar Eclipse)
  • Sat April 27 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival*
  • Fri May 10 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Block Party*
  • Thu May 30 – Barcelona, España – Primavera Sound*
  • Thu Jun 06 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
  • Fri Jun 07 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • Sun Jun 09 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
  • Mon Jun 10 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
  • Wed Jun 12 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
  • Sat Jun 15 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre at U.C. Berkeley
  • Sun Jun 16 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre at U.C. Berkeley (Matinee Show)
  • Tue Jun 18 – Burnaby, BC – Deer Lake Park
  • Wed Jun 19 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
  • Thu Jun 20 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
  • Sat Jun 22 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
  • Sun Jun 23 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater (Matinee Show)
  • Fri Jul 19 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • Mon Jul 22 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
  • Tue Jul 23 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater
  • Thu Jul 25 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
  • Fri Jul 26 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
  • Sat Jul 27 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
  • Tue Jul 30 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
  • Thu Aug 01 – Milwaukee, WI – BMO Pavilion
  • Sat Aug 3 – St. Charles, IA – Hinterland*
  • Thu Sep 19 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • Fri Sep 20 – Cincinnati, OH – The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park
  • Sat Sep 21 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
  • Mon Sep 23 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
  • Tue Sep 24 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • Wed Sep 25 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
  • Fri Sep 27 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
  • Sat Sep 28 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann
  • Mon Sep 30 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
  • Wed Oct 02 – Charlottesville, VA – Ting Pavilion
  • Sat Oct 05 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
  • Sun Oct 06 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (Matinee Show)
  • Tue Oct 08 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion
  • Wed Oct 09 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
  • Fri Oct 11 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
  • Sat Oct 12 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
  • Sun Oct 13 – Asheville, NC – Rabbit Rabbit
  • Tue Oct 15 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
  • Thu Oct 17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Creative Evolution

With the release of “Gen-X Cops” and “Capricorn,” Vampire Weekend showcases a darker and more claustrophobic sound than their previous album, “Father of the Bride.” Working with longtime producer Ariel Rechtstaid, the band continues to push their musical boundaries while maintaining their unique sound. The upcoming album and tour signify a new chapter in the band’s journey, highlighting their continued relevance and innovation in the music industry.


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