This week’s New Sounds also features Madonna, Mark Ronson, and Ellie Goulding.
Album Reviews
Album of the Week: Kurt Vile’s Sonic Worlds Remain Vivid and Worth Exploring on Bottle It In
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Album Review: Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile – Lotta Sea Lice
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Album Review: Kurt Vile – b’lieve i’m goin down…
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Album Review: Kurt Vile – it’s a big world out there (and i am scared) EP
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Album Review: Kurt Vile and Sore Eros – Jamaica Plain EP
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Album Review: Kurt Vile – Wakin on a Pretty Daze
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Album Review: Kurt Vile – So Outta Reach EP
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Album Review: Kurt Vile – Smoke Ring For My Halo
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Album Review: Kurt Vile – Square Shells [EP]
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Upcoming Festival Appearances
St. Augustine, Florida (Various Venues)
Sep 06 - Sep 29 2019
Updated 1 month ago
Chicago, Illinois (Union Park)
Jul 19 - Jul 21 2019
Updated 2 months ago
Articles
Song of the Week: Beyoncé Perfectly Captures a Moment on “Before I Let Go”
by Brad Dountz,Laura Dzubay and Parker Reed
on April 19, 2019, 8:14pm
Kurt Vile covers The Rolling Stones’ “No Expectations”, announces North American tour: Stream
In continued support of his 2018 album, Bottle It In.
by Lake Schatz
on April 17, 2019, 10:44am
Live Review: Kurt Vile and The Sadies Bring a Rare Folk Dream to South Florida (3/13)
For a very select few in Fort Lauderdale, Spring Break took an ideal left turn.
by Phillip Roffman and Kaela Chancey
on March 14, 2019, 3:46pm
Kurt Vile performs “Yeah Bones” on Seth Meyers: Watch
The Philadelphia rocker kept things cool as always on Late Night.
on February 13, 2019, 9:56am
Kurt Vile shares new song “Timing Is Everything (And I’m Falling Behind)”: Stream
An extra twangy listen for those hazy afternoons.
by Lake Schatz
on January 25, 2019, 11:19am
Barack Obama reveals his favorite songs and films of 2018
As well as his favorite books, because he is a president who *can* actually read.
by Alex Young
on December 28, 2018, 10:35am
The War on Drugs and Tim Heidecker cover Tom Petty and “kick it hard” to “Hot Piss”: Watch
The comedian-turned-action-star-turned-musician brought some “honky tonk music” to the table.
on December 22, 2018, 10:16am
Kurt Vile performs “Loading Zones” on Kimmel: Watch
Philadelphia indie rocker brought the guitars to the late-night TV show.
by Lake Schatz
on December 14, 2018, 10:45am
Primavera Sound reveals 2019 lineup: Robyn, Janelle Monáe, Cardi B, Tame Impala
Plus, Solange, Jarvis Cocker, Courtney Barnett, Carly Rae Jepsen, Kurt Vile, Interpol, and more.
by Ben Kaye
on December 05, 2018, 2:25pm
Song of the Week: Jamila Woods Lifts Us Up with Empowerment Jam “Giovanni”
Woods spins a confident tale of self-empowerment and owning her identity
on October 19, 2018, 3:40pm
Album of the Week: Kurt Vile’s Sonic Worlds Remain Vivid and Worth Exploring on Bottle It In
The rambling songwriter’s artistic trajectory remains, as always, on an upward slant.
by Tyler Clark
on October 12, 2018, 2:45pm
Kurt Vile premieres new album Bottle It In: Stream
The follow-up to 2015’s impressive b’lieve i’m goin down… has arrived.
by Lake Schatz
on October 12, 2018, 12:50am
