New York City rockers Vampire Weekend announced Monday its follow-up to two critically and commercially successful albums with “Modern Vampires of the City,” out May 7.
The album’s title and release date were revealed through a classified ad in Monday’s New York Times.
Lead vocalist and guitarist Ezra Koenig teased the band’s much-anticipated third record throughout 2012 on Twitter, and cryptic hints were given last week on the band’s Tumblr concerning the album’s title and release date.
Along with the reveal and scheduled appearances at prominent festivals across the nation, Vampire Weekend also detailed an international tour. Stops include major U.S. cities along the east and west coasts as well as Paris and London.
While no singles were released with Monday’s announcement, an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and performance clips of new tracks circulating the Internet suggest Vampire Weekend will maintain its Cape Cod-ready, afro-pop-infused style.