In a session for Spotifys Singles series, Kurt Vile covered the Rolling Stones No Expectations as well as an intimate, stripped down version of his Bottle It In opener Loading Zones.
No Expectations, the Beggars Banquet track known for Brian Jones silky slide guitar, sounds like an entirely different song when sang in Viles isolated indie-folk twang. You heart is like a diamond/You throw your pearls at swine/And as I watch you leaving me/You pack my peace of mind, he sings over crisp piano.
The first single to be released from Bottle It In, Loading Zones is much more bare on the Spotify recording, save for the acoustic guitar and looming harmonica that can be likened to Neil Youngs ethereal Hitchhiker. Still, Viles rapid vocal delivery keeps the track sounding upbeat.
Vile also announced a North American headlining tour, which will begin in Cleveland after he plays Englands Glastonbury Festival. Hell kick it off by playing Clevelands House of Blues on July 18th and wrapping up with Louisvilles Bourbon & Beyond on September 22nd.
Kurt Vile Tour Dates
July 18 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
July 19 Kalamazoo, MI @ Bells Beer Garden
July 20 Chicago, IL Pitchfork Music Festival
July 21 Allison Park, PA @ Hartwood Acres Amphitheater
July 23 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
July 25 New York, NY @ Central Park Summerstage
July 26 New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall
July 27 Providence, RI @ Columbus Theatre
July 28 Northampton, MA @ The Pines
July 30 Albany, NY @ Skyloft
July 31 Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
August 1 Toronto, ON @ Sony Centre
August 2 Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Music and Arts Festival
August 3 Portland, ME @ State Theatre
August 4 Portsmouth, NH @ Prescott Park Art Festival
September 7 St. Augustine, FL @ Sing Out Loud Festival
September 22 Louisville, KY @ Bourbon & Beyond