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Kurt Vile Invites Us to Watch His Moves

Kurt Vile Invites Us to Watch His Moves

Indie rocker Kurt Vile returns with the sprawling, pondering, post-pandemic jam (watch my moves). Its best moments entrance and enthrall.

The 75 Best Songs of 2011

The 75 Best Songs of 2011

Nostalgia Alert! Jump back a decade and enjoy the best songs of 2011. They are headlined by a synthpop classic, a massive hit from a hot diva, pristine harmonies of a young band headed for greatness.

Kurt Vile’s ‘Bottle It In’ Is a Real Grower

Kurt Vile’s ‘Bottle It In’ Is a Real Grower

Kurt Vile's Bottle It In is almost as long as some major studio movies, but Bottle It In rewards patient listeners with some dazzling highlights that reveal themselves with each listen.

Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile: Lotta Sea Lice

Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile: Lotta Sea Lice

Indie rock collaborations can be ripe for disappointment, but Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile wow by doubling down on the clever lyricism and exploratory guitars that make them each revered figures on their own.
Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile – “Continental Breakfast” (Singles Going Steady)

Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile – “Continental Breakfast” (Singles Going Steady)

If you don’t find this video endearing, you probably don’t have a soul.
Phil Lesh and the Terrapin Family Band Re-ignite the Spirit of 1967 at Monterey Pop

Phil Lesh and the Terrapin Family Band Re-ignite the Spirit of 1967 at Monterey Pop

There’s a truly endearing vibe here watching Grahame Lesh lead the band through Jerry Garcia’s most epic song while Dad continues to drop bass bombs.
Panorama Peaks with Sounds of Silver

Panorama Peaks with Sounds of Silver

Panorama closes out its first edition with the monumental return of LCD Soundsystem and an awkward performance by Sia.
All in a Day’s Work: The Kurt Vile Interview

All in a Day’s Work: The Kurt Vile Interview

In the midst of supporting new album b'lieve i'm goin' down, Kurt Vile talks about family, inspiration, and blue-collar life (Philly style).
Kurt Vile: B’lieve I’m Goin’ Down

Kurt Vile: B’lieve I’m Goin’ Down

B’lieve I’m Goin’ Down feels very much like another Kurt Vile album, but close listening will reveal some serious blues.

Kurt Vile – “Life Like This” (Singles Going Steady))

Kurt Vile – “Life Like This” (Singles Going Steady))

This is an instant stoner classic.
2014 Nelsonville Music Festival (photos)

2014 Nelsonville Music Festival (photos)

The tenth annual Nelsonville Music Festival took place from May 29 to June 1.

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