Kurt Vile is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist born January 3, 1980, in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. He began his music career in the early 2000s and co-founded the rock band The War on Drugs in 2005 before launching his solo career in 2008. His debut solo album, Constant Hitmaker, was followed by critically acclaimed releases including Smoke Ring for My Halo (2011), Wakin on a Pretty Daze (2013), and B'lieve I'm Goin' Down (2015). Vile's music blends indie rock, folk, and psychedelic elements, characterized by intricate guitar work and layered production. Performing as Kurt Vile and The Violators, he has achieved over 500 million Spotify streams and sold more than 1 million albums globally. His single "Pretty Pimpin'" received Gold certification from the RIAA. Vile has appeared on major television programs including The Tonight Show, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series. Rolling Stone named him among the 250 Best Guitarists of All Time. In 2022, he signed to Verve Records and released his major label debut (watch my moves).