Kurt Vile

This week's playlist includes new music by Nilüfer Yanya, Mitski, Jasmyn (ex-Weaves), Pip Blom, Kids on a Crime Spree, Constant Smiles, IDLES, and more

This week in Indie Basement: reviews of new albums by Damon Albarn, Cocteau Twins' Robin Guthrie, Pip Blom, Jon Hopkins, Endless Boogie, Constant Smiles, and more.

Brooklyn band Geese, who will release their debut album next month, headlined a benefit for the Tommy Brull Foundation at Long Island's RJ Daniels...

Woodsist Fest happens September 25 & 26 in Arrowood, NY with Woods, Steve Gunn, Bridget St. John, Cassandra Jenkins, Laraaji and more also playing.

Wilco‘s Sky Blue Sky festival happens January 17-21, 2022 in Riviera Maya, Mexico and Waxahatchee, Stephen Malkmus, Mountain Man and more are also on the bill.

Six-part series ‘ I Miss...'90s Indie‘ also features interviews with Carrie Brownstein, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Stephin Merritt, Perfume Genius, Mary Timony, Bob Nastanovich, Britt Daniel, and more.

“I’ve admired the Verve logo on the back (and front!) of many a Velvet Underground album since my teens,“ says Vile who will release his first album for the legendary label next year.

Kurt talked about signing to Matador, having his first child during the making of the album, Kim Gordon, David Berman and more.

‘Sweep it Into Space‘ is Dinosaur Jr‘s 12th album and will be out in April.

David Byrne also made a playlist based around the virtual concert's lineup.