Ezra Koenig

Ezra Koenig
Koenig performing in San Francisco in 2014
Born
Ezra Michael Koenig

(1984-04-08) April 8, 1984 (age 40)
New York City, U.S.
Alma materColumbia University
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • record producer
  • television producer
  • screenwriter
  • radio personality
TelevisionNeo Yokio
PartnerRashida Jones (2015–present)
Children1
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • percussion
  • saxophone
Years active2006–present
Labels
Member ofVampire Weekend
Koenig's speaking voice
On Vampire Weekend's song "Cousins"
Websitevampireweekend.com

Ezra Michael Koenig (/ˌkeɪnɪɡ/ KAY-nig; born April 8, 1984)[1][2][3] is an American musician, record producer, and radio personality. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of indie rock band Vampire Weekend. Additionally, Koenig is the creator of the Netflix animated comedy series Neo Yokio and also hosts the Apple Music radio talk show Time Crisis with Ezra Koenig. Time Crisis is airing its tenth season, as of 2024.

Koenig's accolades include two Grammy Awards from five nominations; with Vampire Weekend, he won Best Alternative Music Album in 2013 and 2019. He was also nominated for Album of the Year in 2016 for his production work on Beyoncé's album Lemonade (2016).[4]

  1. ^ "Ezra Koenig - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  2. ^ "Ezra Koenig on Instagram: "April 8, 1994 🎂"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  3. ^ "Today in Entertainment History". AP NEWS. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  4. ^ "Vampire Weekend Reveal New Album Title Father of the Bride, Share New Songs: Listen". pitchfork.com. 24 January 2019. Retrieved 2019-01-24.