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KURT VILE


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Kurt Vile is an American musician and producer, best known for his solo material and as a founding member of indie rock band The War on Drugs. Wikipedia Born: 1980 Albums: Smoke Ring For My Halo, Childish Prodigy Music group: The War on Drugs

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Pixies to Play Special 2025 North American Headline Tour Photo Pixies to Play Special 2025 North American Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - October 29, 2024

Acclaimed as the most influential, pioneering band of the late 80s alt/rock movement, Pixies has announced its 2025 North American Tour set to launch on June 13, 2025, at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. ...

Two New Covers of Tom Petty Hits Debut on Apple TV+'s BAD MONKEY Soundtrack Photo Two New Covers of Tom Petty Hits Debut on Apple TV+'s BAD MONKEY Soundtrack
by Josh Sharpe - August 14, 2024

Two new versions of Tom Petty classics—Eddie Vedder’s “Room at the Top” and Larkin Poe’s “Runnin’ Down a Dream”—are available to stream now. The covers, which premiered on SiriusXM’s Tom Petty radio earlier this week, are featured on the official soundtrack for the new Apple TV+ comedy series, Bad M...

Velvet Rouge Releases 'I Don't Know Why' Single With Video Feat. Playhouse West Actor Photo Velvet Rouge Releases 'I Don't Know Why' Single With Video Feat. Playhouse West Actors
by Josh Sharpe - July 24, 2024

Velvet Rouge have released “I Don’t Know Why” alongside a music video from their self-titled EP due Friday. The video includes Zo’s acting classmates from the legendary Playhouse West in Los Angeles and Philadelphia – the alumni for Ashley Judd, Lake Bell, Chace Crawford and more. Watch it now!...

Suburban Eyes to Release Self-Titled Debut Album Photo Suburban Eyes to Release Self-Titled Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - June 25, 2024

Indie trio Suburban Eyes will release their self-titled debut album on Friday, August 30. After over two decades of recording and touring with their individually prominent ‘90s/early-’00s indie bands, the members of Suburban Eyes offer up a nine-song showcase. Listen to a new single now!...

Henry Chadwick's New Single 'I Hate The Sound' Photo Henry Chadwick's New Single 'I Hate The Sound'
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024

Discover the new single 'I Hate The Sound' by Portland-based indie rock singer/songwriter Henry Chadwick. The single, 'I Hate the Sound,' comes out now ahead of Chadwick's upcoming EP Leaving – his first release since his 2021 album We All Start Again. ...

Video: Mitch Rowland & Ben Harper Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo Video: Mitch Rowland & Ben Harper Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - March 14, 2024

Rowland performed alongside his band, comprised of producer and multi-instrumentalist Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliott Smith), bassist Jerry Borgé (Ziggy Marley, Jonathan Wilson, Jackson Browne), engineer and musician Matt Schuessler (Kurt Vile, Cat Power), bandmate and wife Sarah Jones (Harry Styles). Wa...

Mary Lattimore & Walt McClements to Debut New Duo Album 'Rain On The Road' Photo Mary Lattimore & Walt McClements to Debut New Duo Album 'Rain On The Road'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2024

Discover the new cinematic duo album, RAIN ON THE ROAD, by Mary Lattimore and Walt McClements. The album promises a unique blend of their musical talents. Alongside the album, the new duo share resplendent new single 'Nest of Earrings,' a perfect capture of the album's vivid atmospherics that sees L...

Tokyo Police Club Release Final Single 'Just A Scratch'; Set Farewell Tour Photo Tokyo Police Club Release Final Single 'Just A Scratch'; Set Farewell Tour
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024

Discover the latest from Tokyo Police Club as they release their final single, Just A Scratch, and announce their farewell North American tour. Stay updated on the end of an era in the music scene. The tracks were recorded at Taurus Recording in Toronto, with producer Jesse Turnbull. Plus, check out...

The Steel Wheels Release New LP 'Sideways' Photo The Steel Wheels Release New LP 'Sideways'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024

Virginia-based Americana pioneers The Steel Wheels have released new album Sideways via the band's own Big Ring Records. Produced by Sam Kassirer (Lake Street Dive, Langhorne Slim, Josh Ritter), Sideways is at once a meditation on the nonlinear nature of personal growth and a joyous celebration of l...

Vide: Mitch Rowland Makes His Late Night TV Debut On Jimmy Kimmel Live! Photo Vide: Mitch Rowland Makes His Late Night TV Debut On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023

As the first signing to Harry Styles' record label, Mitch Rowland debuted Top 10 on Billboard's Alternative New Artist Albums, Top New Artist Albums and Billboard Folk/Americana Charts, and Top 20 on the Billboard Emerging Artist, Current Alternative Albums, Current Rock Albums Charts, and more. Wat...

Video: Watch The Gaslight Anthem Perform on CBS Saturday Morning Photo Video: Watch The Gaslight Anthem Perform on CBS Saturday Morning
by Michael Major - October 30, 2023

The Gaslight Anthem performed on CBS Saturday Morning this past weekend to help commemorate HISTORY BOOKS, their first album in nearly a decade. They played two songs from the new album – 'History Books' and 'Autumn,' – as well as 2008's classic 'Blue Jeans & White T-Shirts.' Watch the video of thei...

Citizen Release Their New Record 'Calling the Dogs' Photo Citizen Release Their New Record 'Calling the Dogs'
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023

CITIZEN releases their new record 'Calling the Dogs'! Check out the latest release from the band.The new LP marks a significant and thematic evolution for the band as it serves as their first non-self-produced record in six years. The band worked with famed producer, Rob Schnapf (Kurt Vile, Elliott ...

Mitch Rowland Joined By Harry Styles on New Single 'Here Comes the Comeback' Photo Mitch Rowland Joined By Harry Styles on New Single 'Here Comes the Comeback'
by Michael Major - September 14, 2023

Ahead of the release of his Erskine Records/Giant Music debut album, Come June, acclaimed L.A.-based musician and GRAMMY-winning songwriter Mitch Rowland has released “Here Comes the Comeback” the third single from the project, which features backing vocals from Harry Styles. It follows the album’s ...

The Prine Family Reveals Schedule for 2023 'You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of Jo Photo The Prine Family Reveals Schedule for 2023 'You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine'
by Michael Major - August 24, 2023

In addition to previously announced shows at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater (October 8), The Basement East (October 9) and the historic Ryman Auditorium (October 10, Prine’s birthday), the four-day gathering will also include several special events such as official pop-ups, ...

Courtney Barnett to Perform at the Grammy Museum Photo Courtney Barnett to Perform at the Grammy Museum
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023

Courtney Barnett recently announced the release of the instrumental album End Of The Day. Comprised of 17 seamless improvisations which were originally created as part of the score to the documentary about Barnett titled Anonymous Club. To celebrate the album's release Barnett announced a series of ...

Thom Southern Announces New Album 'So Long My Friend' Photo Thom Southern Announces New Album 'So Long My Friend'
by Michael Major - June 19, 2023

A rapid follow-up to his 2022 NI Music Prize-nominated debut ‘Plaza’, it’s also a record that finds the prolific Belfast songwriter returning to his lo-fi roots. Turning a decisive corner on the shoegazey sheen of his previous work, Southern teases this future release with the lead single “Let Someo...

Sneakpeek Releases Their Psychedelic Lullaby 'Strawberry Reality' Off Upcoming LP 'Sc Photo Sneakpeek Releases Their Psychedelic Lullaby 'Strawberry Reality' Off Upcoming LP 'Scene Within A Dream'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2023

Los Angeles duo Sneakpeek share their latest single, “Strawberry Reality,” a psychedelic liquid lullaby inspired by Dora Hiller’s visual artwork, which she creates collages from vintage magazines, and appears in Sneakpeek’s artwork. Watch and share the video now!...

Westport Library Breaks Ground With Record Label & Vinyl Release Photo Westport Library Breaks Ground With Record Label & Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - May 08, 2023

Verso Studios collaborations and events have featured three Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers in Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper Group), Chris Frantz (Talking Heads), and Mark Naftalin (Paul Butterfield Blues Band), as well as renowned producer Steve Lillywhite, hip hop originators Tony Tone (Cold Crush Bro...

Thom Southern Returns With New Single 'Love Hz' Photo Thom Southern Returns With New Single 'Love Hz'
by Michael Major - April 17, 2023

A one-off release, the enigmatic Belfast songsmith is back with a new single that finds him stripping back the sonics, to craft something of an unadorned and unassuming beauty. Pared back of arrangement and unspoiled by overproduction, “Love Hz” lets Southern’s lyrics do the talking on this carefull...

Far From Saints Announce Release of Self-Titled Debut Photo Far From Saints Announce Release of Self-Titled Debut
by Michael Major - March 15, 2023

Far From Saints – a new band featuring Kelly Jones of Stereophonics with Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker from The Wind and The Wave – will release their self-titled debut album via Ignition Records. News of the LP comes with the group’s latest single “Take It Through The Night” – a bluesy southern rock ...

The Van Pelt Release New Single 'Image Of Health' Photo The Van Pelt Release New Single 'Image Of Health'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023

After twenty-five years of waiting, New York City cult indie favourites The Van Pelt are set to release a brand new album. 'Artisans & Merchants' was recorded and mixed in Summer/Fall 2021 by Jeff Zeigler (The War On Drugs, Kurt Vile) at Uniform Recording in Philadelphia, PA, and features guest appe...

NYC Cult Indie Faves The Van Pelt Announce First New Studio LP In A Quarter Century Photo NYC Cult Indie Faves The Van Pelt Announce First New Studio LP In A Quarter Century
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023

The album was recorded and mixed in Summer / Fall 2021 by Jeff Zeigler (The War On Drugs, Kurt Vile) at Uniform Recording in Philadelphia, PA, and features guest appearances by Nate Kinsella and Ted Leo among others. The first single 'Punk House' is out everywhere tomorrow....

The Van Pelt Announce New Album 'Artisans & Merchants' Photo The Van Pelt Announce New Album 'Artisans & Merchants'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023

The Van Pelt have announced a release date for their upcoming fourth studio full-length, titled 'Artisans & Merchants.' The album was recorded and mixed in Summer / Fall 2021 by Jeff Zeigler (The War On Drugs, Kurt Vile) at Uniform Recording in Philadelphia, PA, and features guest appearances by Nat...

Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys & More to Headline Southern California's BeachLife Festi Photo Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys & More to Headline Southern California's BeachLife Festival
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023

The premier live music, art, and culinary event will feature performances from The Black Keys, Gwen Stefani, and The Black Crowes, among an eclectic group of top talent spanning rock, indie, pop, jam, reggae and more. Check out the complete lineup of the upcoming festival now!...

Zoe Sky Jordan Shares 'Just Fine' & 'Achievement of Youth' Photo Zoe Sky Jordan Shares 'Just Fine' & 'Achievement of Youth'
by Michael Major - December 05, 2022

The title track, 'Selfish', kicks in with echoey, haunting piano and synths trailing a diary style confession which reveals a main plotline of Zoe Sky Jordan’s new album.  Penned during the pandemic, which saw Zoe and her husband move in with her parents for seven months, the album is reflective, in...











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