18 January 2023 - 0 Comments

Philadelphia psych-pop master Kurt Vile and his band The Violators are making their triumphant return to Aotearoa for three very special shows.

“Damn near transcendent.” - Rolling Stone

A long-time favourite with New Zealand audiences, this formidable live outfit will be here playing in support of Vile’s celebrated recent album (Watch My Moves).

Kurt’s ninth studio album finds him truly at the top of his songwriting game. His first for legendary label Verve Records, (Watch My Moves) has garnered glowing praise from fans and press alike, and features notable guest appearances from the likes of Chastity Belt, Cate Le Bon, and Stella Mozgawa of Warpaint.

On his latest album, Vile pulls his talents in unexpected directions—and the result is a vibrant, yet meditative album propelled by Vile’s laid-back charm and curious spirit. Every lyric has been chiselled down into an aphorism, every bloom of distorted guitar or murmuring synth helping create that “fried” pop.

“It’s about songwriting. It’s about lyrics. It’s about being the master of all domains in the music,” says Vile of the new record, much of which was recorded at OKV Central, Vile’s Philadelphia home studio. “I’ve come into my own here, and at the same time I’m getting back to my home-recording roots.”

KURT VILE & The Violators New Zealand Tour March 2023

Thursday 23 March - Town Hall* AUCKLAND
Saturday 25 March - James Hay Theatre^ CHRISTCHURCH
Sunday 26 March - St James Theatre* WELLINGTON
Tickets from Ticketmaster*
Tickets from Ticketek^
Pre sale starts 9am Friday 20th January.
General on sale from 9am Monday 23rd January.
Sign up to the Banished presale here

**Please note Viagogo is not a valid ticketing site and tickets purchased from this site may not be honoured.**

Photo Credit: Adamawallacavage

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