Vampire Weekend's Chris Tomson announces new project, Dams Of The West

While Vampire Weekend have not broken up, their members are certainly busy with solo projects as drummer Chris Tomson announces his intentions to go it alone with his new project Dams Of The West.

Introducing himself to us with his lead single 'Death Wish', Tomson has also finished his first studio album, titled 'Youngish American', which was produced by The Black Keys' Dan Carey and is expected to be released sometime later in the year.

You can check out the new video for 'Death Wish' in the player and see the album's full tracklisting below.

'Youngish American' Tracklist:
01. Bridges and Tunnels
02. Tell the Truth
03. Death Wish
04. The Inerrancy of You and Me
05. Polo Grounds
06. Will I Be Known to Her
07. Flag on the Can
08. Perfect Wave
09. Pretty Good WiFi
10. Youngish Americans

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