Stereogum — Alaska Reid used to lead Alyeska, an LA rock band who gave off pleasing Sonic Youth vibes and occasionally drifted into Kurt Vile's dazed headspace. That made them a good fit for veteran producer John Agnello, who counts both Vile and Sonic Youth amo... more info

Stereogum — Levitation, the music festival formerly known as Austin Psych Fest, will return to venues across Austin this November. Today the fest has shared its first batch of performers, topped by John Cale of the Velvet Underground. Also on deck are the Black ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Annual Austin festival also promises Kurt Vile, Devendra Banhart, High on Fire, Chelsea Wolfe, and more. more info

JamBase — The full 2019 SummerStage lineup and schedule, which includes shows held in Central Park and throughout New York City, has been revealed. more info

JamBase — The lineup for the inaugural THING festival at historic Fort Worden in Port Townshend, Washington features Jeff Tweedy, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Khruangbin and more. more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus, Napoleon Dynamite Live, Kurt Vile, Violent Femmes, Café Tacvba, and more. more info

JamBase — Kurt Vile & The Violators will hit the road in North America this summer for a series of headlining tour dates. more info

Consequence of Sound — In continued support of his 2018 album, Bottle It In. more info

Stereogum — Kurt Vile is still riding the wave of his folksy 2018 solo album, Bottle It In . Like any proper album cycle, there’s an odds-and-ends portion! more info

JamBase — Stream Kurt Vile’s cover of The Rolling Stones’ classic “No Expectations” for ‘Spotify Singles.’ more info