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Rostam

Rostam
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About

Rostam Batmanglij, who records as Rostam, is an American musician, producer and songwriter of Iranian descent, raised in Washington D.C. He co-founded Vampire Weekend and produced the band's first three albums, including the Grammy-winning Modern Vampires of the City. As a solo artist he has released three albums - Half-Light (2017), Changephobia (2021) and American Stories (2026) - while building a parallel career as one of indie and pop's most sought-after producers, working with Frank Ocean, HAIM, Clairo, Charli XCX and many others.

569.9K
Spotify monthly listeners (as Rostam)
82K
Instagram followers
1B+
Spotify streams on co-written song 'Sofia' by Clairo
3
Grammy nominations (1 win)

What's new

  • 2026-06

    Rostam discussed the making of American Stories in a June 2026 NPR Music feature, sharing musical insights from the album.

  • 2026-05

    American Stories, Rostam's third solo album, was released on May 15, 2026 via his own label Matsor Projects.

  • 2026-05

    Eight dates on the American Stories North American tour were cancelled due to logistical issues related to the availability of his band members.

  • 2026-05

    Sold-out screenings of American Stories: A Concert Film were held in New York and Los Angeles ahead of the tour, featuring a Q&A and live performance.

  • 2025

    Rostam co-produced HAIM's 2025 album I Quit, which was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 68th Grammy Awards.

Tour

San DiegoLos AngelesSan FranciscoVancouverPortlandSeattleMinneapolisChicagoCambridgeNew YorkWashington DCTorontoLondonParisAmsterdamBerlin

Tracks

Half-Light2017 debut solo album, memoiristic indie-pop drawing on his Iranian heritage and personal history
Bike Dreamlead single from Half-Light, one of his signature solo tracks
Changephobia2021 second solo album, praised by Pitchfork for its orchestral textures and personal narrative
American Stories2026 third solo album blending Americana with traditional Persian instruments including the saz
Modern Vampires of the CityGrammy-winning Vampire Weekend album (2013) that Rostam co-produced

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Where they play · 1

Nalen Klubb, Stockholm

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