Vampire Weekend to DJ at Own Album Launch Party in London

New York afro-poppers Vampire Weekend have announced that they will DJ at their own intimate album launch party in London next week.

The band's new album 'Contra' is set for release on Jan. 11 and the party takes place a few days later on Jan. 15 at North London club Visions Video Bar. Friendly Fires' Jack Savidge is also due to DJ on the night. Tickets are between £5 and £7.

Meanwhile, Vampire Weekend played new single 'Cousins' on the 'Late Show With David Letterman' earlier this week.

See their performance here.

Meanwhile, Vampire Weekend's UK tour, which kicks off next month, will play the following dates:

Bexhill-on-Sea De La Warr Pavilion (Feb. 5)
Cambridge Corn Exchange (Feb. 7)
Manchester Apollo (Feb. 8)
Leeds O2 Academy (Feb. 9)
Birmingham O2 Academy (Feb. 10)
Newcastle O2 Academy (Feb. 12)
Glasgow Barrowlands (Feb. 13)
Edinburgh Picture House (Feb. 14)
London O2 Academy Brixton (Feb. 16, Feb. 17)