Kurt Vile & the Violators

Released in 2026, Philadelphia's been good to me finds Kurt Vile staking a claim on his hometown. "This is my 'bringing it all back home to Philly' record," Vile says. "I'm treating it like my last one. I put everything into it. It's my best vocal record. It's my best electric guitar record. It's my most organic record, made in the comfort of my own zone."

Largely self-produced with contributions from Adam Langellotti, Matthew Jugenheimer, Kyle Spence, Jesse Trbovrich and Rob Schnapf, the record treats music as a conversation between people across time and space. The title track is an ode to his hometown that nods to Tom Petty. The barn-burning "Chance to Bleed" features guests Natalie Hoffman and Greg Cartwright and a video shot at Philly venue Kung Fu Necktime with a cameo by Schoolly D. "You Don't Know Cuz It's My Life" builds to a laid-back stadium chant imagining a crowd singing along.

Support from Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band.