Blog: Bears and Bullets

"Horchata," the opening track and first single from Vampire Weekend 's upcoming album Contra , debuted earlier today at the band's official website. The single features more earthy-ambient tone, full of marimba and kalimba sounds, while still keeping in tact the joyous sounds that Vampire Weekend has already mastered. " Horchata ," for those who do not know, is sweet Mexican cinnamon rice milk. Why lead singer Ezra Koenig recalls the song's affectionate character drinking it in in the cold winter of December probably has as much to [...]

• Vampire Weekend - Horchata