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  1. Video: MTV Unplugged: Vampire Weekend
     Ivy-League indie rockers Vampire Weekend refine all the energy, wit and charm of their songs for this pitch-perfect 'MTV Unplugged' performance.
  1. Video: "A-Punk (Live)"
  2. Video: "White Sky (Live)"
  3. Video: "M79 (Live)"
  4. Video: "Run (Live)"
  5. Video: "Cousins (Live)"
  6. Video: "Oxford Comma (Live)"
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  1. Interview: Vampire Weekend Video: Interview: Vampire Weekend

    Vampire Weekend discuss playing acoustic, their songwriting process and making their new album in these exclusive clips.

  2. Photos: Vampire Weekend Photos: Photos: Vampire Weekend

    Check out some of the awesome moments from Vampire Weekend's 'MTV Unplugged' performance.

About Vampire Weekend

Known as erudite lads, Vampire Weekend formed in 2006 while Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, Rostam Batmanglij, and Chris Tomson were attending Columbia University. It didn't take too long for the band's following to spread beyond the campus' boundaries. The band's Ivy League image combined with its Afro-pop inspired sound -- for which they coined the term "Upper West Side Soweto" -- quickly caught the attention of the top indie music blogs and publications. The band already had a large following eagerly awaiting the release of their self-titled debut album in early 2008 and the group broke out of indie-rock obscurity when their second single "A-Punk" made its way onto the pop charts. With their sophomore album Contra already gaining lots of buzz there should be no doubt that Vampire Weekend are here to stay.

Few bands have adapted their sound to MTV Unplugged with as much ease as Vampire Weekend. They use the performance to try out new, and in their words more "accurate," arrangements of their songs. The addition of a small string section, flutes and Batmanglij's upright piano add a chamber-pop sheen to favorites like "A-Punk," "Oxford Comma" and "M79." Their new album Contra is well represented with "White Sky," "Run" and the high-energy single "Cousins." Fans of the band and the show will love this newest addition to the MTV Unplugged canon.

Unplugged Archive

  1. Katy PerryKaty Perry

    Spunky singer-songwriter Katy Perry takes the 'MTV Unplugged' stage armed with jazzy, stripped-down and soulful arrangements of her hit songs. This is a performance not to be missed.

  2. AdeleAdele

    Soulful Brit chanteuse Adele channels Dusty Springfield in a set of smoking, sepia-tone originals that are just downright nasty, only on 'MTV Unplugged.'

  3. ParamoreParamore

    Watch our favorite punky pop rockers play their hits and songs from their latest album, 'Brand New Eyes,' exclusively for 'MTV Unplugged.'

  4. All Time LowAll Time Low

    Pop rockers All Time Low strip their songs down to just an essential heart beat, exclusively for 'MTV Unplugged.'

  5. Silversun PickupsSilversun Pickups

    Los Angeles based indie rock veterans Silversun Pickups explore the 'creepy, quieter' moments of their songs. Watch exclusive 'MTV Unplugged' performances here.

  6. Classic Performances Video: Classic Performances

    Since 1989, the biggest names in music have graced the 'MTV Unplugged' stage. Relive some classic live performances from Nirvana to Jay-Z right here.

  7. Alicia KeysAlicia Keys

    Alicia Keys' elegant 'Unplugged' performance earned her four Grammy nominations. Watch this powerful songbird pull the plug on 'Unbreakable,' and her many other hits.

  8. KornKorn

    Korn is probably the last band in the world you think would do an ‘Unplugged.’ Watch their blistering set featuring cult classic band The Cure and Amy Lee of Evanescence.

  9. Ne-YoNe-Yo

    Watch the smooth, silky hit maker perform "Crazy," "Do You" and more totally live and absolutely 'Unplugged.'

  10. Joss StoneJoss Stone

    Joss Stone strips her British-flavored Soul songs down to their barest, most heartbreaking essentials. Watch all of her hits including ‘Right to Be Wrong' only on 'MTV Unplugged.'

  11. Classic Photos Photos: Classic Photos

    The bands that made 'Unplugged' famous are all here, strutting their stuff on our intimate stage. Relive acoustic moments with Nirvana, Alicia Keys, R.E.M. and many more.

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