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10 March 2016: Kurt Vile has amassed a cult-like following since his breakthrough album in 2011. And the Kurt-cult isn’t bad at all – a wide cross-section of people, unpretentious, not inclined to thrust their phones in the air during the set, made up the audience last night at the Roundhouse.

Kurt Vile is really best appreciated in a head tilted back, eyes closed, sun on your face, road trip kind of situation. A compliment no doubt, but even the expanse of the Roundhouse felt severely lacking in the open skies department, and sadly the intricacy and subtlety that characterises his music didn’t necessarily translate. Authentic, creative and idiosyncratic, Vile will likely deservedly maintain relevance in the music world.

More about: Kurt Vile