Kurt Vile turns out 'fried or sizzled out' rock tunes
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Songwriter Kurt Vile says he always thinks about making catchy music, but his attempts usually end up sounding fried or sizzled out
NEW YORK -- Kurt Vile says he's always thinking about making catchy music — yet his attempts usually end up sounding fried or sizzled out.
It's an apt description of this Philadelphia-based songwriter and guitarist's vibe, amiable and hypnotic, the songs alone seemingly capable of producing a contact high. Vile's new disc, his ninth, marks a professional turning point if not a musical one.
After years where Vile was the quintessential indie rock artist, his new “(watch my moves)” is being marketed and distributed by Verve Records, a label best known for its jazz heritage and Jon Batiste's recent Grammy-winning album.
“It's not as much of an outlier as people would think,” said Jamie Krents, the label's chief executive. “Verve was Velvet Underground's home. I'm a huge Kurt Vile fan so him signing to Verve has been incredibly meaningful to me.”
