Kurt Vile & the Violators: Singer-Songwriter in New York

About Kurt Vile & the Violators

Kurt Vile & the Violators is the full-band format for the Philadelphia songwriter’s rock/pop catalog, built around relaxed tempos, guitar-forward arrangements, and conversational vocals. Vile’s background includes a stretch as lead guitarist with the War on Drugs, and the Violators framework extends the feel of his solo records into a road-tested ensemble sound. Their set at Brooklyn Paramount, presented by WFUV, places that approach alongside support from Austin indie group Being Dead. The performances favor drift and detail over big gestures.