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Kurt Vile (born 1980) 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.
Influenced by Bruce Springsteen, Pavement, Tom Petty, Beck and John Fahey,[2] Vile began his musical career creating lo-fi home recordings with frequent collaborator Adam Granduciel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The duo subsequently formed the indie rock band The War on Drugs, with Vile departing following the release of their debut studio album, Wagonwheel Blues (2008).
Focusing on his solo career, Vile released two albums, Constant Hitmaker (2008) and God Is Saying This to You... (2009), before signing to Matador Records, in May 2009, and releasing Childish Prodigy that same year. In 2011, Vile released his fourth studio album, Smoke Ring for My Halo, which significantly increased his exposure and achieved considerable acclaim from most music publications.
Biography
Beginnings (1994-1997)
At the age of fourteen, Kurt Vile was given a banjo by his father, with Vile noting, "I kind of wished [it] was a guitar. So I'd kind of just play it like a guitar anyway. I was really into writing pretty primitive tunes, and really into recording. I pretty much knew I was going to do music [with my life] then."[3]
Three years later, Vile created his first "mass-produced" tape at the age of seventeen. Influenced by Pavement, Beck, (Smog) and the record label, Drag City, Vile noted, "I really thought I could be on Drag City. I really wanted that. I heard these people that made good music but it was still pretty raw, and had this real cult quality."[4]
Whilst working on his home recordings, Vile worked as a forklift driver,[5] and would issue CD-R compilations of his music.
The War on Drugs and Constant Hitmaker (2003-2008)
In 2003, after staying in Boston for two years, Vile moved to back to his hometown of Philadelphia, and began collaborating with musician and songwriter Adam Granduciel. The duo subsequently formed the indie rock band The War on Drugs in 2005. Regarding his friendship with Granduciel, Vile noted, "We're essentially best friends. He was backing me up in my band when he started working on his own music, so I thought I’d return the favor."[6] Granduciel and Vile released their debut studio album, Wagonwheel Blues, in 2008 and embarked on a tour in support of its release.
At this time, Vile's debut solo album, Constant Hitmaker (2008), was released on Gulcher Records. Vile subsequently decided to leave The War on Drugs to concentrate on his solo career. In 2009, Vile noted, "The War On Drugs got put out on a bigger label first, so, in the blogosphere, some claim that The War on Drugs was my first, main band. But that’s just the way it looks. I've made more music than Adam has, and have been doing my Kurt Vile thing for a little bit longer. And Constant Hitmaker came out around that same time. Right when that [War on Drugs] record came out, I went to Europe with them, and also opened as Kurt Vile. That was right when I decided I wanted to concentrate on doing my own thing."[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."[8]
God Is Saying This to You... and Childish Prodigy (2009-2010)
In April 2009, Mexican Summer released Vile's second album, God Is Saying This to You...; a collection of Vile's home recordings dating back to 2003. 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.[9] After shopping the record to various labels, Vile signed with Matador Records in May 2009. Vile noted, "It's a perfect fit. They were my number one choice. I don't really consider my music indie rock or think that Matador cater only to indie rock, but I still feel I can relate most to Matador, more than any other label. Not to mention the fact that they are way on top of their shit."[10]
Childish Prodigy was released on October 6, 2009, and increased Vile's exposure significantly. Support slots with Dinosaur Jr, Thurston Moore and Fucked Up followed the album's release. Regarding his new position, Vile stated, "Obviously there's more touring, more press and more hype which I won't say is not deserved. There's like a faction of people, too, who like to talk shit, which is kind of new. 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. People like to talk shit. [...] It's like climbing a ladder. I like to climb it really slowly. I could probably get really professional right away, but I like to take baby steps and find my own way."[11]
Smoke Ring for My Halo (2011-2012)
Vile released his fourth studio album, Smoke Ring for My Halo, in 2011 to critical acclaim. The album peaked at #154 on the Billboard Top 200 and placed highly on many end-of-year lists. Later in the year, Vile released a companion EP, So Outta Reach, and appeared on his former band The War on Drugs' second studio album, Slave Ambient.
Wakin on a Pretty Daze (2013)
Vile's fifth studio album, Wakin' on a Pretty Daze, will be released on April 9, 2013.[12]
Backing band
Vile's band, 'The Violators', both live and in the studio, consists of:
Current
Adam Granduciel - guitars, various instruments (2003-present)
Jesse Trbovich - bass guitar, guitars, saxophone (2006-present)
Rob Laakso - guitars, various instruments (when Granduciel is unavailable)[13]
Former
Mike Zanghi - drums, percussion (2007-2012)
"Cousin" Dan Bower - drums, percussion
Michael Johnson - various instruments
Robert Robinson - percussion, guitar, effects
Acclaim
In an interview with Women's Wear Daily, Sonic Youth bassist and singer Kim Gordon was asked, "Your guilty pleasure right now?" Gordon replied, "Listening to Kurt Vile's latest CD, Childish Prodigy. Guilty because I listen to it too much..."[14]
Song appearances
Vile's single, "He's Alright", is featured in the final episode of season two of Eastbound & Down.
References
^ "Shaggy, Yes, but Finessed Just So" Interview with The New York Times, October 25, 2009.
^ "Questions of Doom with Kurt Vile". Bad Vibes. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
^ Carew, Anthony. "An Interview with Kurt Vile". altmusic.about.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Carew, Anthony. "An Interview with Kurt Vile". altmusic.about.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Steeply, M. Hugh. "Interview: Kurt Vile". tinymixtapes.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Carew, Anthony. "An Interview with Kurt Vile". altmusic.about.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Carew, Anthony. "An Interview with Kurt Vile". altmusic.about.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Ubaghs, Charles. < "Sincerely Ambient: An Interview with The War on Drugs". thequietus.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Steeply, M. Hugh. "Interview: Kurt Vile". tinymixtapes.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Steeply, M. Hugh. "Interview: Kurt Vile". tinymixtapes.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Serota, Maggie. "Philadelphia's Kurt Vile writes hits, takes shit". avclub.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ www.matadorrecords.com/matablog/2013/02/11/kurt-vile-wakin-on-a-pretty-daze-and-wakin-on-a-pretty-day/
^ Power, Ian. "Kurt Vile: The extended interview". citypages.com. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
^ http://www.wwd.com/fashion-blogs/bringing_in_the_noise_with_kim-10-04
Influenced by Bruce Springsteen, Pavement, Tom Petty, Beck and John Fahey,[2] Vile began his musical career creating lo-fi home recordings with frequent collaborator Adam Granduciel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The duo subsequently formed the indie rock band The War on Drugs, with Vile departing following the release of their debut studio album, Wagonwheel Blues (2008).
Focusing on his solo career, Vile released two albums, Constant Hitmaker (2008) and God Is Saying This to You... (2009), before signing to Matador Records, in May 2009, and releasing Childish Prodigy that same year. In 2011, Vile released his fourth studio album, Smoke Ring for My Halo, which significantly increased his exposure and achieved considerable acclaim from most music publications.
Biography
Beginnings (1994-1997)
At the age of fourteen, Kurt Vile was given a banjo by his father, with Vile noting, "I kind of wished [it] was a guitar. So I'd kind of just play it like a guitar anyway. I was really into writing pretty primitive tunes, and really into recording. I pretty much knew I was going to do music [with my life] then."[3]
Three years later, Vile created his first "mass-produced" tape at the age of seventeen. Influenced by Pavement, Beck, (Smog) and the record label, Drag City, Vile noted, "I really thought I could be on Drag City. I really wanted that. I heard these people that made good music but it was still pretty raw, and had this real cult quality."[4]
Whilst working on his home recordings, Vile worked as a forklift driver,[5] and would issue CD-R compilations of his music.
The War on Drugs and Constant Hitmaker (2003-2008)
In 2003, after staying in Boston for two years, Vile moved to back to his hometown of Philadelphia, and began collaborating with musician and songwriter Adam Granduciel. The duo subsequently formed the indie rock band The War on Drugs in 2005. Regarding his friendship with Granduciel, Vile noted, "We're essentially best friends. He was backing me up in my band when he started working on his own music, so I thought I’d return the favor."[6] Granduciel and Vile released their debut studio album, Wagonwheel Blues, in 2008 and embarked on a tour in support of its release.
At this time, Vile's debut solo album, Constant Hitmaker (2008), was released on Gulcher Records. Vile subsequently decided to leave The War on Drugs to concentrate on his solo career. In 2009, Vile noted, "The War On Drugs got put out on a bigger label first, so, in the blogosphere, some claim that The War on Drugs was my first, main band. But that’s just the way it looks. I've made more music than Adam has, and have been doing my Kurt Vile thing for a little bit longer. And Constant Hitmaker came out around that same time. Right when that [War on Drugs] record came out, I went to Europe with them, and also opened as Kurt Vile. That was right when I decided I wanted to concentrate on doing my own thing."[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."[8]
God Is Saying This to You... and Childish Prodigy (2009-2010)
In April 2009, Mexican Summer released Vile's second album, God Is Saying This to You...; a collection of Vile's home recordings dating back to 2003. 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.[9] After shopping the record to various labels, Vile signed with Matador Records in May 2009. Vile noted, "It's a perfect fit. They were my number one choice. I don't really consider my music indie rock or think that Matador cater only to indie rock, but I still feel I can relate most to Matador, more than any other label. Not to mention the fact that they are way on top of their shit."[10]
Childish Prodigy was released on October 6, 2009, and increased Vile's exposure significantly. Support slots with Dinosaur Jr, Thurston Moore and Fucked Up followed the album's release. Regarding his new position, Vile stated, "Obviously there's more touring, more press and more hype which I won't say is not deserved. There's like a faction of people, too, who like to talk shit, which is kind of new. 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. People like to talk shit. [...] It's like climbing a ladder. I like to climb it really slowly. I could probably get really professional right away, but I like to take baby steps and find my own way."[11]
Smoke Ring for My Halo (2011-2012)
Vile released his fourth studio album, Smoke Ring for My Halo, in 2011 to critical acclaim. The album peaked at #154 on the Billboard Top 200 and placed highly on many end-of-year lists. Later in the year, Vile released a companion EP, So Outta Reach, and appeared on his former band The War on Drugs' second studio album, Slave Ambient.
Wakin on a Pretty Daze (2013)
Vile's fifth studio album, Wakin' on a Pretty Daze, will be released on April 9, 2013.[12]
Backing band
Vile's band, 'The Violators', both live and in the studio, consists of:
Current
Adam Granduciel - guitars, various instruments (2003-present)
Jesse Trbovich - bass guitar, guitars, saxophone (2006-present)
Rob Laakso - guitars, various instruments (when Granduciel is unavailable)[13]
Former
Mike Zanghi - drums, percussion (2007-2012)
"Cousin" Dan Bower - drums, percussion
Michael Johnson - various instruments
Robert Robinson - percussion, guitar, effects
Acclaim
In an interview with Women's Wear Daily, Sonic Youth bassist and singer Kim Gordon was asked, "Your guilty pleasure right now?" Gordon replied, "Listening to Kurt Vile's latest CD, Childish Prodigy. Guilty because I listen to it too much..."[14]
Song appearances
Vile's single, "He's Alright", is featured in the final episode of season two of Eastbound & Down.
References
^ "Shaggy, Yes, but Finessed Just So" Interview with The New York Times, October 25, 2009.
^ "Questions of Doom with Kurt Vile". Bad Vibes. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
^ Carew, Anthony. "An Interview with Kurt Vile". altmusic.about.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Carew, Anthony. "An Interview with Kurt Vile". altmusic.about.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Steeply, M. Hugh. "Interview: Kurt Vile". tinymixtapes.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Carew, Anthony. "An Interview with Kurt Vile". altmusic.about.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Carew, Anthony. "An Interview with Kurt Vile". altmusic.about.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Ubaghs, Charles. < "Sincerely Ambient: An Interview with The War on Drugs". thequietus.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Steeply, M. Hugh. "Interview: Kurt Vile". tinymixtapes.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Steeply, M. Hugh. "Interview: Kurt Vile". tinymixtapes.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ Serota, Maggie. "Philadelphia's Kurt Vile writes hits, takes shit". avclub.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
^ www.matadorrecords.com/matablog/2013/02/11/kurt-vile-wakin-on-a-pretty-daze-and-wakin-on-a-pretty-day/
^ Power, Ian. "Kurt Vile: The extended interview". citypages.com. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
^ http://www.wwd.com/fashion-blogs/bringing_in_the_noise_with_kim-10-04