Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig in Tracks that Changed My Life | Radio X

Radio X's recurring feature: Tracks That Changed My Life, looks about the music that inspires the work of our favourite artists. This week, lead singer Ezra Koenig from Vampire Weekend talks us through his tunes, including Kate Bush, Meatloaf, Daft Punk, Eric Prydz, and more. Yeah, it's a real mixed bag. But what else would you expect from the man who fuses worldbeat and artpop with indie rock?
Vampire Weekend's latest album, Father Of The Bride, sees the band open up their sound in a way we've never seen before; a departure from 2013's Modern Vampires Of The City, and yet a hark back to their self titled debut. From Glastonbury to Coachella, catch them live this year.
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[@RadioX]

Name a track that makes you feel fantastic, no matter what...

[@dmrsk1899]

Well, his music changed my life, so...

[@janglinsoul]

Ezra Koenig's skincare routine on Harper's Bazaar pls

[@hannahl8]

I was overjoyed when he said Wuthering Heights. Wasn't expecting that. It's my favorite song of all time.

[@MustachioDango]

i would do anything for love - meatloaf

[@untitled1464]

vampire weekend changed MY life in so many ways i don’t even know where to begin

[@Awesomebaconman123]

His constant blinking is still a staple of him I see.

[@joelvilte1703]

Ezra talking about Kate Bush, I stan two legends.

[@sarameiragootblatt1819]

Oh my gosh. Eric prydz. Seriously. Ezra. The eclecticism! Love it.

[@plasticdents659]

“Optimistic” by Sounds of Blackness is an incredibly good, uplifting R&B Dance cut. Thanks Ezra and Rashida for the suggestion!

[@ayden_james]

i know daft punk is popular but it just amazes me how their music played such a big role to 90s youths. i watched this right after the drums' amoeba video and jonny (their vocalist) also mentioned daft punk. it's coo

[@darielaalejandra378]

not only do I wanna thank God and Jesus too, but also Radio X. yes, and thank you for this majestic piece.

[@Koshirozation]

well vamp weekend changed mine, sweet and dear ezra!

[@emmalemma5720]

tbh his music changed my life. my mom would play vampire weekend on the way to school so it always takes me back to simpler times :)

[@All6usto]

That's definitely the music equivalent to genealogy. What a joy.

[@haustreviance]

He's adorable.

[@kf3158]

Wow almost had a heart attack when he mentioned withering heights

[@DDD033]

EZRA!! I LOVE YOU!

[@puscifer10000]

Ann PERKINS!!

[@KuehneZoneify]

Dat last song! Totally agree with Ezra 😂