Vampire Cocktails

For relaxing times, make it Santori time. The forces of the cosmos have me drinking substantial amounts of Japanese whisky and listening to Vampire Weekend. This week’s post highlights some of their more interesting collaborations, mash ups and remixes.

This first track is a mash-up of Vampire Weekend and Untz Society all star Kid Cudi. Kid Cudi is on top of his game and it is hard not to be impressed with his rhyming ability. This mash-up is a perfect blend melodic rapping and Vampire Weekend’s signature sound.

Kid Cudi vs. Vampire Weekend – Cudderisback

More Cudi Punks! This collaborative effort with Vampire Weekend member Rostam Batmangilij is nothing short of epic. The song builds steadily and features an interesting mix of California garage rock guitar and church bells. Best Coast rounds out the equation with a trancy chorus.

Listen to the song, remember how great this summer has been and thank the stars if you can get out to the beach.

Kid Cudi ft. Rostam Batamgilij and Best Coast. – All Summer

I posted a remix of this poolside jam featuring Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend at the very genesis of our blog, and when I could not figure out “links.” Warm Hearts of Africa is upbeat yet relaxing. Its rhythm is therapeutic and the chops Ezra displays are impressive. The music video steals the show completely.

Warm Hearts of Africa – The original