Vampire Weekend drummer Chris Tomson announces new project Dams of the West

Check out the single ‘Death Wish’ now.

Vampire Weekend drummer Chris Tomson has announced a new solo project.

Titled Dams of the West, he’ll release his debut solo album ‘Youngish American’ later this year. Co-produced with the Black Keys’ Patrick Carney and Roger Moutnot, it’s led off with the video for first single ‘Death Wish’.

Directed by Emily Tomson (yes, that’s Chris’ wife), you can check it out below.