<p>Dams of the West is the solo project of Vampire Weekend drummer Chris Tomson, who plays all of the instruments on his new record called Youngish American. Tomson & band join us live. </p>

Dams of the West is the solo project of Vampire Weekend drummer Chris Tomson, who plays all of the instruments on his new record called Youngish American. Tomson & band join us live.

<p>Dams of the West&nbsp;is the solo project of&nbsp;Vampire Weekend drummer Chris Tomson,&nbsp;who plays all of the instruments on his&nbsp;new record&nbsp;called&nbsp;Youngish American.&nbsp;Tomson &amp; band join us live.&nbsp;</p>

Vampire Weekend Drummer Chris Tomson's "Youngish American"

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