Kurt Vile announces a new album titled Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me, due May 29 on Verve, described as a love letter to his hometown and his most complete vocal, electric guitar, and organic-sounding work to date.

The project is presented as a conceptual piece that captures a specific moment in his life and continues a dialogue with listeners, emphasizing music as a conversation.

The cover photo features a rare William Eggleston image of a Memphis scene, underscoring themes of place and memory in the album.

Most recording occurred at OKV Central, Vile’s Mount Airy home studio, blending lo-fi roots with higher fidelity, with the cover photo provided by Eggleston’s son.

Promotional materials highlight a homecoming theme and Vile’s aim to frame the release as a defining moment in his career.

Philadelphia remains a central thread in his work, with this album continuing the city’s influence and marking what may be his most direct Philadelphia tribute yet.

Been Good to Me follows the 2022 release Watch My Moves and ties into broader coverage, including related reviews and notes on other works like Smoke Ring for My Halo.

Pre-orders are available for CD and LP through Rock Cellar Store and Verve Records.

Vile describes the album as beautiful, deep, and organic, highlighting collaborations with his band and a wider circle of collaborators.

The project emphasizes collaboration within his Violators and extended musical family, recorded largely in his Mount Airy basement studio.

The tour is being presented by Ground Control Touring’s Erin Dimenstein and is positioned as part of a prolific two-decade career.

Vile, now 46, with deep Philadelphia roots—Lansdowne native and former War on Drugs founder—continues his solo arc after joining Verve, following a move from Matador.