Rostam Batmanglij
Producer, songwriter and musician, former founding member of Vampire Weekend and longtime collaborator with Haim; in this episode he explains production techniques, gear choices and studio decisions for the album I Quit.
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Sep 14, 2017 • 18min
Rostam - Bike Dream
Rostam Batmanglij is a songwriter, producer, and composer, who first rose to prominence in 2006 as one of the members of Vampire Weekend. He’s produced songs for Frank Ocean, Solange, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more. But his September 2017 album ‘Half-Light’ is his first as a solo artist. In this episode, Rostam breaks down his song “Bike Dream.” He explains how it was influenced in part by bands like T.Rex and Coldplay, but “Bike Dream” began very differently from how it ended up.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 53min
TN:170 Haim & Rostam Batmanglij
Danielle Haim, the talented multi-instrumentalist of pop-rock band Haim, and Rostam Batmanglij, former Vampire Weekend member and renowned producer, dive deep into the creation of their latest album, 'I Quit'. They explore songwriting beginnings with GarageBand and the evolution of hit tracks like 'Relationships' and 'Down To Be Wrong'. Rostam shares insights on production techniques like layering drums and creating vocal harmonies, while Danielle reflects on genre influences, including a surprising U2 connection. Tune in for a rich blend of music craftsmanship and personal anecdotes!
