“My music has to be funny and sad and happy and loving; it's gotta have it all. When somebody's just too dark all the time, it's just drama. Or if somebody's too funny? Well, I like being too funny sometimes.”

American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer

Kurt Vile is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is known for his solo work, for releases under the name Kurt Vile and the Violators, and for having been the former lead guitarist of the rock band the War on Drugs. His work spans recording and live performance with his backing band, the Violators, which supports him in the studio and on stage. The group currently includes Jesse Trbovich, Kyle Spence on drums, and Adam Langellotti.