Vampire Weekend took over a popular Manhattan food emporium to film their latest music video, directed by Hollywood actor Jonah Hill.
Regular shoppers at Zabar’s were surprised to see Hill and Ezra Koenig behind the fish counter, as the store remained opened during filming.
According to Stereogum, some of the customers even got a cameo as they were chosen to appear by the counter with the band. However, some customers reportedly complained that filming was getting in the way.
A crew member reportedly told onlookers that the video is designed to show “a day on the Upper West Side.” The Internet member Steve Lacey was also spotted behind the counter.
You can see some pictures of the video set below, as well as a potential snippet of the single.
Looks like Jonah Hill is directing a music vid for @vampireweekend – he, Ezra, & Steve Lacy were spotted filming in Zabar's in NYC. A crew member reportedly said the video would show "a day on the Upper West Side." (via West Side Rag, ?: Jessica Winchell & Jackie Leitzes) pic.twitter.com/4kmT1dzuPe
— Team Vampire Weekend (@teamvampyweeks) February 7, 2019
Here's a short clip of the @vampireweekend music video filming (also is that a snippet of the song for the video that's playing? ??) (via West Side Rag; ? Jackie Leitzes) pic.twitter.com/XscEYBQwD1
— Team Vampire Weekend (@teamvampyweeks) February 7, 2019
Me: God, I really need a win right now.
*Jonah Hill filming a Vampire Weekend video at Zabar's*
Me: There is a God! pic.twitter.com/linbhj6LCV
— Beckitha Portmanstern (@BeckyPortman) February 8, 2019
don’t let the nba trades distract you from the fact that jonah hill directed a vampire weekend mv at zabar’s pic.twitter.com/rJ9IIJFdo0
— nb (@nicjbae) February 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/ezrakoenigdad/status/1093314482359521281
The video comes after Vampire Weekend released the first two tracks from the long-awaited ‘Father Of The Bride’ in ‘Harmony Hall’ and ‘2021’. ‘2021’ is a short and sweet electronica-driven number leaning on their more esoteric side, while ‘Harmony Hall’ sees the band back in full summer-pop mode but with a touch more cinematic splendour. Check out NME’s review of the songs here.
The band have also been confirmed for a number of European festivals this summer, including Gdynia’s Open’er Festival, Madrid’s Mad Cool, and Lisbon’s NOS Alive. UK dates are yet to be confirmed.