Repost from the SXSW blog but this is a goodie... especially as it comes just in time for their upcoming SNL performance...
Vampire Weekend... the band that's everywhere and on everybody's minds might have you wondering, who is this new sensation? Who are these young Columbia University lads? Why does everyone love them? Why are theirs the songs coming from my roommate Andy's speakers?
Vampire Weekend's sound is a tasty treat... it's juicy fruits on planet earth... weekend getaways to sunsets that sunshine. They've made it onto numerous Pick Three lists and their SXSW showcase is one of the most highly anticipated of the festival.
So, how on earth was I lucky enough to get Ezra Koenig to do the admittedly dorky LP Questionnaire? Sometimes when you ask, you do receive.
Name: Ezra Koenig
Pro Wrestling Name: I've had a pro-wrestling name for a long time so i'll just put that: The Sea King
1. Pretend you're 15 (and tell us what year it is, if you don't mind). Name three songs you'd put on a mix tape for your girlfriend/boyfriend.
I was 15 in 1999-2000.
1. A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation
2. Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
3. The Specials - Too Much Too Young
2. Which evil villain would make the best president? I'm a firm believer in keeping evil out of public office.
3. What was your favorite cartoon as a child? It was Muppet Babies straight-up. That's still my favorite cartoon.
4. What superpower do you wish you had? Tactile memory-transmission to promote universal understanding like the kid in The Giver.
5. What would the title of your autobiography be? This is the Autobiography of the E
If I get one more spam email about enhancing my pleasure I'm going to join a convent. Seriously. Every hour I'm reminded of Viagra (or worse). I'm not Bob Dole just yet, people. Thank God for good headphones that let me drown in a sea of music while I write pithy truths and occasional white lies in the key of LP.
photo by Steven Brahms
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