Kurt Vile’s laid-back indie-rock sound has made him a staple of the genre. The former guitarist of The War on Drugs has collaborated with many other musicians, including a full album with Australian musician Courtney Barnett, 2017’s Lotta Sea Lice. He draws inspiration from a varied set of artists, from the indie sound of Pavement to the folk stylings of John Prine to the primitive style guitar work of John Fahey. Pitchfork writer Daniel Bromfield says that his sound on his newest release, Back to Moon Beach, “consists largely of gold-hued guitar jams,” though this time his perspective “seems less content, less satisfied, less serene” than on his previous works, adding a curious new element to his discography. The show will be opened by Weak Signal, a band from the NYC underground scene.
WHO: Kurt Vile and the Violators, Weak Signal
WHEN: Friday, Mar. 29, 7 p.m. (doors)
WHERE: 40 Watt Club
HOW MUCH: $35
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