Kurt Vile

Kurt Vile (born 1980 in Philadelphia) is an American guitarist and singer. Previously the lead guitarist in the band The War on Drugs, he began his solo career in 2008. Vile began his musical career in 2003 creating lo-fi home recordings with frequent collaborator Adam Granduciel. The duo subsequently formed the indie rock band The War on Drugs in 2005. Vile departed following the release of their debut studio album, Wagonwheel Blues, in 2008. Read more about Kurt Vile on Last.fm.

• Kurt Vile – Smoke Ring For My Halo
• Kurt Vile – Square Shells EP
• Kurt Vile – Childish Prodigy

The Best Fit Interview

• Kurt Vile: “Everything’s an influence”Mar 2013

Live Reviews

• Kurt Vile & The Violators – The Forum, London 06/12/12

New Music

• Watch: Kurt Vile performs ‘Wakin On A Pretty Day’ for Radio KMar 2013
• Listen: Kurt Vile performs ‘Freak Train’ with Bradford CoxJan 2013
• Kurt Vile covers Bob Dylan in LondonDec 2012

Latest News

• Kurt Vile streams 9 minute new track from upcoming albumFeb 2013
• Kurt Vile streams documentary about album artwork muralFeb 2013
• Kurt Vile names new album via mural paintingDec 2012
• Kurt Vile says his “epic” new album is the “new Tusk”Dec 2012
• Kurt Vile, Superchunk & more contribute to Matador Records’ Singles series Vol 2Nov 2012

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