Kurt Vile

The Profile

Kurt Vile is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from the Philadelphia area, known for fingerstyle guitar, extended song structures and a lo-fi indie-folk aesthetic. He was an early member of The War on Drugs and has released several acclaimed solo albums.

Born January 3, 1980, in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.

A highly positive DeBaser review of Kurt Vile's Wakin On A Pretty Daze praises his fingerstyle playing, classic American songwriting roots, and expansive songs. The review positions the album as durable and classic, comparing vocal style to Lou Reed and J Mascis.