We sent Idolator videographer Alex Goldberg to the steaming hot Coney Island boardwalk for Siren Fest on Saturday, and while he was there he chatted up a few of the artists present, including Nick Diamonds from Islands. Above, a routine “who would win in a fight” conversation about Islands and Vampire Weekend turns into a revelation of the sinister meanings behind the name of Morningside Heights’ most well-known deck-shoe-wearers. Here’s a preview: The words “parasitic” and “temporary” are both used![YouTube]
Nick Diamonds Figures Out The Secret Meaning Of Vampire Weekend’s Name
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@Aquemini: I totally agree. I only slightly liked Unicorns, and haven’t heard a thing from Islands, but can’t we all just live and let live with the bands that we like (Maura’s accurate insight aside)?
If it were not for idolator’s frequent mentioning, I would not have re-listened to Vampire Weekend. I’m digging more of it now.
Isn’t it a little rich for the Islands guy to bag on VW for plundering music from other cultures? “Return to the Sea” does so in a less integrated, more superficial manner.
I f’ing love me some Islands, but, seriously, can we stop bagging on VW? Maybe it’s because I literally read absolutely nothing about the band before hearing them– hence, wasn’t prepared to already be snarky– but I really like VW and they were great live.
It bums me out to hear Nick, whose music I really respect, trashing them.
@Aquemini: Beef: It’s what’s for blog dinner.
They should really stop name calling and just settle this on the kickball field…