Kurt Vile shares his not-so-rigorous haircare routine, his beautiful new EP, and his love for modern pop music. He also talks about the importance of talking to people instead of texting, and meeting Anthony Kiedis in Hawaii. Happy holidays from '24 Question Party People'!
Kurt Vile was deeply impressed by the incredible performances of Dinosaur Jr. and Pixies, which exceeded his expectations.
Prince's 'Erotic City' is considered by Kurt Vile to be the horniest song ever, portraying a sensual atmosphere through its blend of smooth jazz, funky beats, and explicit lyrics.
Kurt Vile prioritizes artistic integrity and collaboration over financial gain, focusing on making music that feels right to him rather than actively seeking lucrative opportunities.
Deep dives
Memorable Live Shows - Dinosaur Jr. and Pixies
Two of the best live shows Kurt Vile has seen recently were Dinosaur Jr. and Pixies. Both bands delivered incredible performances that exceeded his expectations. Dinosaur Jr. played loud and proud at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, and Pixies, with all original members except Kim Deal, impressed with their electric and powerful performance. The energy and talent demonstrated by both bands left a lasting impact on Kurt Vile.
Horniest Song - Prince's 'Erotic City'
According to Kurt Vile, the horniest song ever is Prince's 'Erotic City.' The blend of smooth jazz, funky beats, and explicit lyrics create an undeniably sensual atmosphere. Prince's music consistently embraces themes of sexuality, and 'Erotic City' stands out as one of the most passionate and provocative songs in his extensive catalogue.
Turning Down Money Opportunities
As an artist, Kurt Vile is focused on the music rather than monetary gain. While he acknowledges the importance of money, he admits to not paying much attention to the financial aspects of his career. His primary concern is making music that feels right to him, and he may have turned down lucrative opportunities without actively keeping track of the specific instances. Vile values artistic integrity and the freedom to collaborate with other musicians over financial gain.
Kurt Vile's Love for the Smashing Pumpkins
Kurt Vile reminisces about buying the Smashing Pumpkins' "Lull" EP as his first album. He talks about how he got into the band through their album "Siamese Dream" and how the EP had some great songs, including "Rhinoceros." Although he eventually moved on to indie rock, he still holds fond memories of the EP and enjoys listening to the Smashing Pumpkins.
Kurt Vile's Musical Journey to Indie Rock
Kurt Vile discusses his transition from enjoying mainstream rock to embracing indie rock. He reflects on how he got into bands like Pavement, Dinosaur Jr., and Sonic Youth after hearing their songs on the radio. He mentions the impact of the No Alternative compilation and how it introduced him to Pavement. Kurt Vile highlights the role of radio stations like W.D.R.E. in expanding his musical horizons during that time.
On this week's second helping of '24 Question Party People', Kurt Vile stops by to discuss his not-so-rigorous (but very successful) haircare routine, as well as his beautiful new EP. In addition, Yasi and Kurt share their love of modern pop music, why it’s important to talk to folks instead of just texting, and meeting Anthony Kiedis at a shaved ice shop in Hawaii. Happy holidays from the gang at '24 Question Party People', we'll see you in the New Year!
