This 2010 single found Vampire Weekend refining their signature sound, delivering an anthemic yet characteristically quirky track that became a staple of their live sets.
- "Giving Up the Gun" was co-produced by Vampire Weekend and SWITCH.
- The single reached number 10 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
- The music video for the single featured notable cameos from actors, including Christopher Walken.
Vampire Weekend is a Brooklyn-based indie rock band known for their eclectic sound and preppy aesthetic. "Giving Up the Gun" was released as a single from their second album, Contra, during a period of increasing international fame for the band.
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