About
The Sophisticuffs is a collaboration of Ezra Koenig from Vampire Weekend, Wes Miles from Ra Ra Riot, Dan Millar and Andrei Padlowski. While in high school in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, the band created an album titled, "Factory," and passed it to students around campus. Though not widely known, A Sophisticuffs track was used in the 2002 film, "Don't Ask Don't Tell." Read more on Last.fm
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who inspired Vampire Weekend?
- Vampire Weekend drew inspiration from a diverse array of artists and genres, blending elements of indie rock, world music, and classical influences into their unique sound. Notably, the band cites African pop music, particularly the works of artists like Fela Kuti and King Sunny Adé, as a major influence, especially in their rhythmic and melodic arrangements. Additionally, Vampire Weekend has acknowledged the impact of Paul Simon's "Graceland"
- What happened to the band members of the band?
- The members of Vampire Weekend have pursued a variety of musical and creative projects, both within and outside the band. Ezra Koenig, the lead vocalist and primary songwriter, continued to steer the band through multiple successful album releases, including the Grammy-winning "Father of the Bride."
- What is Ezra Koenig's background?
- Ezra Koenig, the frontman of Vampire Weekend, was born on April 8, 1984, in New York City. He grew up in a musically inclined family and was exposed to a wide range of genres from an early age. Koenig attended Columbia University, where he studied English literature
- What does the band MFSb stand for?
- MFSB stands for "Mother Father Sister Brother."
- Who is the real lead singer of Gorillaz?
- The real lead singer of Gorillaz is Damon Albarn. As the co-creator of the virtual band, Albarn provides the primary vocals and serves as the main songwriter and producer for the group's music. While Gorillaz is visually represented by animated characters