Kurt Samuel Vile (born January 3, 1980)[2] is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. "[8], Three years later, Vile created his first "mass-produced" tape at the age of seventeen. Visit Kurt's merch store. The lead single from the album, "Pretty Pimpin", was Vile's best performing song to date, topping the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart in March 2016. Previously the lead guitarist in the band The War on Drugs, he began his solo career in 2008.Though his name is sometimes assumed to be a pseudonym due to its similarity to German composer Kurt Weill, it is in fact his birth name, as given by his parents Donna and Charles Vile. Kurt Vile Can’t Be Contained With his new album Bottle It In , the Philly indie-rock lifer expanded his horizons to make the most sweeping music of his career. "[16], Vile released his fourth studio album, Smoke Ring for My Halo, in 2011. Jesse Trbovich – guitars, bass guitar, saxophone, This page was last edited on 2 December 2020, at 07:58. Regarding his new position, Vile stated, "Obviously there's more touring, more press and more hype which I won't say is not deserved. So I'd kind of just play it like a guitar anyway. Kurt Vile Kurt Vile Official Playlist KurtVile KurtVileVEVO Download b'lieve i'm goin down...: 01 Pretty Pimpin 02 I'm an Outlaw 03 Dust Bunnies 04 That's Life, tho (almost hate to say) 05 Wheelhouse 06 Life Like This 07 All in a Daze Work 08 Lost My Head there 09 Stand Inside 10 Bad Omens 11 Kidding Around 12 Wild Imagination And Constant Hitmaker came out around that same time. Recorded 9/28/2011. When I was more independent, there were people who got really excited and there still are but once I got more press people started to comment on blogs. 19. October 23, 2020 Kurt Vile in “Kurt Vile - Team Joe Sings” (Kurt Vile/YouTube) Kurt Vile is the latest musician to perform in support of Joe Biden for the “Team Joe Sings” series. All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen shares his favorite new tracks, including a collaboration between Kurt Vile and John Prine, queer country from Shamir, … [15] Upon its release, Vile had already recorded a studio album, Childish Prodigy, which Vile described as "definitely not as lo-fi" as his previous releases. Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: http://www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ LATE NIGHT ON SOCIALFollow Late Night on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LateNightSethLike Late Night on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightSethFollow Late Night Instagram: http://instagram.com/LateNightSethLate Night on Tumblr: http://latenightseth.tumblr.com/ Late Night with Seth Meyers on YouTube features A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy, and topical monologue jokes. Though music was my passion, I had a long way to go then and a lot to learn. Right when that [War on Drugs] record came out, I went to Europe with them, and also opened as Kurt Vile. "[19], On September 24, 2013, Vile announced the release of a new EP, It's a Big World Out There (And I Am Scared), and a deluxe edition of Wakin on a Pretty Daze. Youtube; Mutinies Kurt Vile. [12] Vile subsequently decided to leave The War on Drugs to concentrate on his solo career. Gold Sky (feat. They were my number one choice. "[7], While working on his home recordings, Vile worked as a forklift driver, from 2000 to 2002. He was backing me up in my band when he started working on his own music, so I thought I’d return the favor. His lo-fi roots are reflected in new studio recordings that somehow feel both primitive and polished. "[10], In 2003, after staying in Boston for two years, Vile moved back to Philadelphia, and began collaborating with musician and songwriter Adam Granduciel. I've made more music than Adam has, and have been doing my Kurt Vile thing for a little bit longer. Kurt Vile Biography by Fred Thomas + Follow Artist. Kurt Samuel Vile (born January 3, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Album Speed, Sound, Lonely KV. I got depressed so many times by my blue-collar life, and self-conscious about the fact that I didn't go to college. KURT VILE Kurt Vile Image Kurt Vile (real name) has slowly, quietly become one of the great American guitarists and songwriters of our time. Kurt Vile paid tribute to the late singer with his recent EP Speed, Sound, Lonely KV. NEW ALBUM SPEED, SOUND, LONELY KV OUT NOW BUY LISTEN TO "HOW LUCKY" Directed by Ryan Scott Listen to 'Baby's Arms' featuring The Sadies. Support slots with Dinosaur Jr, Thurston Moore and Fucked Up followed the album's release. Karen O) 22. [9] Regarding this time in his life, Vile noted "It was a really fast-paced job, unloading trucks. Name: Email: Produced by Rob Laakso & Kurt Vile. Travel can inspire in surprising ways: Kurt Vile discovered as much making his first record in three years, the eclectic and electrifying Bottle It In, which he recorded at various studios around the country over two very busy years, during sessions that usually punctuated the ends of long tours or family road trips. Explore releases from Kurt Vile at Discogs. Focusing on his solo career, Vile released two albums, Constant Hitmaker (2008) and God Is Saying This to You... (2009), compiling various home recordings dating back to 2003. Not to mention the fact that they are way on top of their shit. The album was his first recorded in a studio and with the full participation of The Violators. Regarding the current line-up of his backing band, Vile noted, "I’m playing with Jesse [Trbovich] and Rob [Laakso]. About Kurt Vile. Youtube; Kurt Vile 455. [11], At this time, Vile's debut solo album, Constant Hitmaker (2008), was released on Gulcher Records. Featuring John Prine. [...] Rob Laakso is the newest member and Jesse has been a member forever. Pink Siifu) 21. In 2017, Vile and Courtney Barnett recorded the collaborative album Lotta Sea Lice, released on October 13. He is known for his solo work and as the former lead guitarist of rock band The War on Drugs. Join the mailing list. But that's just the way it looks. It was definitely a pretty rough time. He's so good; just listen to him. Shortly after the release of Smoke Ring for My Halo, longtime Violators guitarist Adam Granduciel departed from the band to fully focus on The War on Drugs, with Vile noting, "Adam, he plays in The War on Drugs, his record came out a little after mine did, so at first he toured, and now he's obviously busy with that and now he's working on his new record.". The first stop on the North American trek was scheduled for April 8 in Chicago. They’re steady members. Bottle it in. Steve Gunn joined the band as an "auxiliary Violator", during the band's May 2013 tour dates, with Vile noting, "It's impossible to just talk about Steve. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from Kurt Vile at the Discogs Marketplace. "[7] Despite Vile's departure, Granduciel remained a member of his backing band, The Violators, with Granduciel noting, "There was never, despite what lazy journalists have assumed, any sort of falling out, or resentment. The duo subsequently formed the indie rock band The War on Drugs in 2005. Vile grew up in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, and is the third oldest of ten children born to Charles and Donna Vile. How Lucky Lyrics [Intro] One, two A one, two, three [Verse 1: Kurt Vile] Today I … Influenced by Pavement, Beck, Smog and the record label, Drag City, Vile noted, "I really thought I could be on Drag City. Vile sings lead vocals on The Sadies song "It's Easy (Like Walking)" on their 2017 album Northern Passages. "[7] Granduciel and Vile released their debut studio album, Wagonwheel Blues, in 2008 and embarked on a tour in support of its release. [22], Vile is featured on the song "Let Me Get There" by the band Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions released in 2016.[23]. YouTube Kurt Vile has performed three songs for Team Joe Sings, the online series that features musicians showing their support for the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris Democratic ticket in the Nov. 3 presidential election. Always Black (feat. The album was compiled from various home recordings and one studio recording of the song "Freeway". But I just fell into it, and I was also sorta shy. That was right when I decided I wanted to concentrate on doing my own thing. His latest album, Bottle It In, was released on October 12, 2018. But other than that, the Violators are me, Jesse, and Rob and we’ll see how it evolves. It was a good instrumental; I knew all these chords, but then I was quoting a cartoon as the lyrics on top of it. It was a really stupid cartoon, but that was my song, 'You Made All My Hair Fall Out'. Running Red Lights (feat. Dial D For Devotion (feat. Vile's backing band, The Violators, consists of: Vile performing at Roskilde Festival in 2011, It's a Big World Out There (And I Am Scared), "Kurt Vile: Classic Rock Meets Indie in the Ether", "Q&A: Kurt Vile on His Favorite Bob Seger Song and the Neil Young Solo That Changed His Life", "Kurt Vile: from Boston forklift driver to the Hotel California | Music", "Sincerely Ambient: An Interview with The War on Drugs", "Kurt Vile – God Is Saying This To You...", "Philadelphia's Kurt Vile writes hits, takes shit", "The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time: 500-401 - NME", "Steve Gunn's Time Off set for June 18 release; Steve to tour with Kurt Vile", "Wakin On A Pretty Daze: Deluxe Daze (Post Haze)", "Kurt Vile Talks 'All Over the Place' New Album", "Kurt Vile sings on new Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions single", "Kurt Vile Chart History – Billboard 200", "Kurt Vile Chart History: Adult Alternative Songs", "Kurt Vile Chart History: Alternative Rock", "Kurt Vile Chart History: Mexico Ingles Airplay", "Kurt Vile Returns With New Song "Loading Zones": Listen", "Kurt Vile's New Song "Bassackwards" Is as Floaty As You'd Hope - Noisey", "Listen to Kurt Vile's New Song "One Trick Ponies, "Kurt Vile's 'Speed, Sound, Lonely' EP: John Prine Duets on 'How Lucky' - Rolling Stone", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kurt_Vile&oldid=991879679, Wikipedia articles with BIBSYS identifiers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. 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