Ezra Koenig, lead vocalist of Vampire Weekend, discusses the band's origin, early influences, and the evolution of their sound. They explore the creative music-making process, indigenous rituals, and challenges in band dynamics. Additionally, they reflect on unique concert experiences and the collaborative evolution of their music style.

Ezra Koenig, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Vampire Weekend, chats with Conan about his musical journey. He shares insights on juggling teaching while producing their first album and discusses the shift in music consumption from Napster to Spotify. Ezra reflects on the influences of iconic musicians like Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, while also humorously divulging which of his albums has the most 'psychoactive compounds.' The conversation offers a candid glimpse into the life of a modern musician navigating creativity and commercialism.

Ezra Koenig, lead vocalist of Vampire Weekend, discusses songwriting evolution, collaboration experiences, album themes, and growing up in New York. Reflects on father's music influence, nostalgia in music creation, and dynamic evolution of music. Explores live performance insights and the fusion of punk and hip-hop influences in songwriting.

Ezra Koenig from Vampire Weekend and producer Ariel Rechtshaid discuss the journey of their song 'Harmony Hall' over several years, exploring the history of rock music, utopian symbolism, and the challenges of following up. They delve into the emotions and themes conveyed in the song, touching on the juxtaposition between not wanting to live in a certain way but also not wanting to die.