Music

Q&A: Before St. Petersburg show, Kurt Vile talks loss, ‘Moon Beach,’ and more

And yes, he’s still got a huge backlog and frontlog of songs.

by Ray Roa May 1, 2024July 29, 2025

And yes, he’s still got a huge backlog and frontlog of songs.

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Slacker-rock guitar hero Kurt Vile is bringing his new EP to St. Pete this summer

He’s ranked no. 215 on Rolling Stone’s Greatest Guitarists of All-Time.

by Ray Roa February 12, 2024July 19, 2024

Music

Review: Kurt Vile & the Violators turn in 90 minute guitar devotion at Ybor City’s Orpheum (w/ setlist and photos)

The six-string savant is a servant to the song.

by Ray Roa February 2, 2017February 14, 2024

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Here’s a playlist of all the songs Kurt Vile played at Orpheum in Ybor City last night

Fifteen songs in all, including selections from ‘Childish Prodigy’ and ‘Smoke Ring For My Halo.’

by Ray Roa February 2, 2017August 17, 2023

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Kurt Vile says he’s sitting on about 50 unfinished songs that “all need work”

“Maybe I’ll put out a five disc LP, call it ‘Fifty Songs and They All Need Work.'”

by Ray Roa January 25, 2017August 17, 2023

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Interview: Kurt Vile talks new music, family, and the hair before Ybor City show

He plays The Orpheum on February 1.

by Ray Roa January 25, 2017March 6, 2025

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Best Albums of 2015, Editor’s Picks: From Kurt Vile to Thundercat + more

A look at the Music Editor’s favorite 15 albums that came out in 2015, plus another 15 that nearly made the cut.

by Leilani Polk December 29, 2015August 17, 2023

Music

Weekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by Drake, RUFUS DU SOL, Fort Lean & more

A playlist of 15 tunes to launch you into the weekend. Spotify playlist included.

by Timothy Boyson October 2, 2015June 18, 2025

Music

Weekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by Kurt Vile, Ryan Adams, CHVRCHES & more

A playlist of 15 tunes to launch you into the weekend. Spotify playlist included.

by Timothy Boyson September 25, 2015August 17, 2023

Music

New Tunes Day: Thrushes, Jacuzzi Boys, Prefuse 73 & more

Some fresh songs and videos plus a look at what’s coming out this Fri., Sept. 25

by Leilani Polk September 22, 2015August 17, 2023

Music

Weekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by The Chemical Brothers, Wilco, Foals & more

A playlist of 15 tunes to launch you into the weekend, Spotify playlist included.

by Timothy Boyson July 24, 2015August 17, 2023

Music

New Tunes Day: The Bohicas, Dam-Funk, Kurt Vile & more

A curated look at fresh videos and songs off just-released and forthcoming LPs, plus a peek at what’s due out on Friday

by Leilani Polk July 21, 2015August 2, 2025

News & Views

Mitch Perry’s Top Ten films, books and music events of the year

by Mitch Perry December 20, 2013August 4, 2025

Music

The Well-Played List: Best of 2013 Edition, Part 3

The year-end wrap-up continues; Spotify playlist included.

by Leilani Polk December 18, 2013June 5, 2022

Music

The Well-Played List: Best of 2013 Edition, Part 2

The year-end wrap-up continues; Spotify playlist included.

by Leilani Polk December 13, 2013February 4, 2025

Music

New Music Tuesday! (November 19): Booka Shade, Yo Gotti, A Perfect Circle, Polar Bear Club & more

Releases out this week; audio & video included.

by Leilani Polk November 19, 2013May 15, 2025

News & Views

CL on the Road: The good and bad at Coachella 2013

Upwards of 90,000 people attended last weekend’s three-day music fest

by Mitch Perry April 17, 2013August 3, 2023

Music

New Music Tuesday! (April 9): Paramore, Neon Indian, Dawes, Tyga & more

Releases out this week (audio & video included)

by Leilani Polk April 9, 2013June 5, 2022