Christopher Joseph Baio (born October 29, 1984) is an American musician, best known for being the bassist for the New York City-based indie rock band Vampire Weekend. He also releases as a record producer under the mononym Baio, and his debut solo album The Names was released through Glassnote Records on September 18, 2015. [1]

Jan 11, 2021 · A native of New York City, Chris Baio is a multi-instrumentalist performer, songwriter, and producer -- best known as the founding bassist of world-renowned indie rock outfit Vampire Weekend. His style on the bass is vibrant and distinct, citing influences from afrobeat to the British Invasion.

May 12, 2017 · Baio (the solo project of Vampire Weekend bass player Chris Baio) has announced his next studio album. Out June 30, Man of the World is the follow-up to Baio’s 2015 album The Names and is...

On the thickly strummed title track, Baio sounds like he’s resurfacing late-Noughties indie-pop, almost as if Matt Berninger of The National was fronting The Dodos.

Jan 29, 2021 · Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio gives an insight into his latest solo album 'Dead Hand Control,' growing as an artist, and having fun with songwriting.

Oct 9, 2024 · Gathered on a recent afternoon to talk about the band’s fifth album, “Only God Was Above Us,” frontman Ezra Koenig, bassist Chris Baio and drummer Chris Tomson have agreed to play a little game...

Feb 25, 2021 · Following Grammy success with Vampire Weekend's 'Father of The Bride,' Chris Baio talks musical and political influences on new solo record

Baio's new album 'Dead Hand Control' is available now.

22K Followers, 897 Following, 18 Posts - Chris Baio (@oiab) on Instagram: "Only God Was Above Us - Out Now!"

May 29, 2012 · Sunburn EP, Baio’s first outing as a solo artist, is a breezy, reflective, and groovy sentiment—with one foot steeped firmly in the tomes of House and the other in silky R&B. “I wanted to make something that you can read to and something you can dance to,” he explains.