Matador Leaks MP3 From New Kurt Vile LP; Philebrity Tentatively Signs On For “Kurt Villadelphia” Week In Rocktober
Our love for Philly singer-songwriter/vibe sherpa Kurt Vile is, at this point, no secret. And with the news of Vile’s recent signing to Matador Records and a new record due in October, we’ve been anxiously awaiting the inevitable pre-release mp3 links. And today, the Matablog did just that, releasing cover art and a track from Vile’s Childish Prodigy, which will be out on October 6. The track is called “Overnite Religion,” and it goes a little something like this:
Kurt’s next local gig, btw, is on the 23rd at Johnny Brenda’s with Tyvek and Coconut Coolouts. (Superfans might also wanna check out his recent WKDU DJ set.)
But wait, there’s more: During the week of the record’s release, Philebrity and Matador are knocking around the idea for something called “Kurt Villadelphia Week” in which we’d be previewing the record and — it’s just a theoretical right now — lining up an entire week’s worth of Kurt Vile shows, some scheduled, some in “surprise” locations. KV fans, this is where you come in: We need your help. What Philly locale would it blow your everloving mind to see KV, Philly’s Constant Hitmaker, play a show in? We’ve already got some ideas in the hopper, but we know you’ve probably got better ones. So tell us in the comments!
[Photo: Shawn Brackbill]
July 16th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Penn Treaty Park.
Or how about some crosstown traffic love over in Clark Park, y’know, blow the crust punx minds!
PBC Brewery tasting room.
July 16th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Not in philly, but the flying w airport resort
July 16th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
The old waiting room at 30th Street Station, where parts of Blow Out were filmed and where you can now have private parties. It is the room with the huge bas relief on the wall.
July 16th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Magic Garden
July 16th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I second the 30th St waiting room, easily my favorite spot in the city. Another option would be in front of the Dream Garden (possibly what rejontail is suggesting by Magic Garden?)mosaic in the Curtis Center. Or in the plaza in the middle of City Hall.
July 16th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
@expat: I sense a “Blow Out,” “Sixth Sense,” and “12 Monkeys” theme. M. Night could shoot a video and the twist will be Kurt taking off a mask to reveal he is actually Scott Stapp of Creed. Disappointed, Kurt’s fans tear apart the imposter’s body and dump the remains in the Love fountain. Fountain water turns red, star wipe, fade to black.
July 16th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
the Spectrum! Or maybe at least the First Unitarian Church.
July 16th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Ok weird. Right after I watched the Pavement 90’s sidewalk video, I was thinking to myself, that’s what’s wrong with music today. No one just PLAYS anymore. Once an artist goes viral or platinum, they become a slave to the Clearchannel of it all and forget the reason they started playing. Not the girls or the drugs or the money, for the music. PLAY THE MUSIC. Surprise and delight someone. Just stand somewhere and play, man. Damn the Man. Save the Empire. My thoughts: the corner open terrace on 1001 N. 2nd, which overlooks 2nd st/Bar ferdinand/El camino. An empty storefront on 3rd. Fitler’s Square Park. The Courtyard of City Hall. A flatbed truck moving slowly down Market Street. On the carousel in Franklin Square. At the Rodin Statue. In that little park across from the Basilica. On the front steps of The Franklin Institute. On the baseball field across from Pat’s and Geno’s.
July 16th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
In the Navy Yard, on the steps of one of those giganctic old buildings (dorms, schools, factories? I could never tell what they originally were for.)
July 16th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
The empty field at 20th and Market, which has turned into a pretty wildflower garden now that development is on hold.
July 16th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
masonic temple
July 16th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Positive Space!
I second the Magic Garden – @expat: it’s the Isaiah Zagar creation on South St.
July 16th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Ahhh, yes. Getting my philly gardens mixed around.
July 16th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
All decent ideas. And Kurt proved opening for Sonic Youth that he can rock big spaces just as well as teensy rooms like Kungfu Necktie. So how about here:
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2009/07/16/christ-memorial-church-west-philadelphia
It’d be the best non-R5-affiliated church show ever.
July 16th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
The Pub.
July 16th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
at the Philo! (The Philopatrian Literary Society)
http://www.thephilo.org/Philo%20Gallery.htm
July 16th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Suggested places:
Jamaican Jerk Hut
Please Touch Museum–Carousel Room.
July 16th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
How ’bout in his sister’s backyard… or better yet our father’s backyard… daddy has chickens now, Kurt! Who the heck has chickens in Delaware County. Only dad! Maybe you can do “cluck ol hen” on your banjo.
Cool article, baby brother! Bye.
R :)
July 17th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Impromptu jams in the Gallery down by the escalators to the trains? The reverb alone would be worth it.
July 17th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Founder’s Hall, Girard College
2101 South College Ave
Philadelphia PA 1912
http://www.hiddencityphila.org/events/Founders_Hall_Girard_College
or
Metropolitan Opera House
858 North Broad Street
Philadelphia PA 19130
http://www.hiddencityphila.org/events/Metropolitan_Opera_House
July 17th, 2009 at 11:38 am
or the planetarium. The adam arcuagi/espers show there was amazing.
July 17th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I second Fels planetarium. Saw Dr. Dog/Make a Rising there. Nothing would suit KV’s space blues so much as actually floating through space, or a drug-induced/video simulation thereof.
July 17th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I’d like to see a show on a rooftop. Not sure where to recommend though.
I second the planetarium and jerk hut locations. The train station idea is good too, considering the cover off his one record.
July 18th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
F.U.E.L. Collection
Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum
Danger Danger Gallery
The Metropolitan Opera House
Definitely at Magic Gardens!
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:17 pm
The Met on North Broad
Penn Treaty
The Holy Trinity Romanian Church on Bodine Street in No. Libs; it’s insanely beautiful, 1700s, with plasterwork from the same guy who did the interior of Independence Hall, and weird orthodox folk art murals from the 1930s, when it became a Romanian congregation. plenty of seats and a wrap around balcony. Plus Father Buga said he would be cool with some music if it would bring some attention to the church to help with repairs.