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While working on Vampire Weekend's first album, Ezra Koenig had a full time job as a middle school English Teacher. (Photo: Getty Images)

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In November 2011 it was reported that Vampire Weekend is at work on their next album, tentatively titled, "LP3." (Photo: Getty Images)

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The band's music was featured in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. (Photo: Getty Images)

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The music video for "Giving Up the Gun" features cameos by Joe Jonas, Lil John, Jake Gyllenhaal, and RZA. (Photo: Getty Images)

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On the strength of internet buzz, the band was able to go on three full tours prior to the release of their debut album. (Photo: Getty Images)

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The model on the cover of the album Contra sued the band claiming that someone other than herself signed her consent for the use of her photograph. The charges were later dropped. (Photo: Getty Images)

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The photo on their self titled album cover was taken at one of their early shows at Columbia University. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Rostam Batmanglij wrote and performed the song "All Summer" with Kid Kudi and Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast for Converse. He also releases solo music under the name Boys Like Us. (Photo: Getty Images)

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The band takes their name from a short film made by Ezra Koenig (Photo: Getty Images)

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Vampire Weekend members Ezra Koenig and Chris Tomson were in a rap group called L'Homme Run before forming Vampire Weekend. (Photo: Getty Images)