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Vampire Weekend Honors Indie Icons at Just Like Heaven Festival

The band delivered a set blending their classics with covers of indie staples, marking the start of their summer tour as Rilo Kiley's reunion also took center stage.

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Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley performs on the Stardust stage during the Just Like Heaven music festival at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Overview

  • Vampire Weekend headlined the Just Like Heaven festival in Pasadena, showcasing their own hits and a curated selection of indie covers.
  • The tribute segment included renditions of Phoenix's 'Lisztomania,' Tame Impala's 'The Less I Know the Better,' Beach House's 'Space Song,' Grizzly Bear's 'Two Weeks,' and TV on the Radio's 'Wolf Like Me.'
  • Ezra Koenig introduced each cover with personal anecdotes and reflections on the indie music scene, emphasizing the genre's lasting influence.
  • The band concluded their set with 'Walcott,' a fan-favorite from their 2008 debut album, before preparing to launch their North American summer tour at Boston Calling on May 25.
  • The festival also featured Rilo Kiley's highly anticipated reunion performance, alongside sets from Empire of the Sun, Bloc Party, and TV on the Radio.