Kurt Vile – “Zoom 97”

Kurt Vile has released “Zoom 97,” the second single from his upcoming album Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me. The album follows his 2022 major-label debut watch my moves and is largely self-produced.

Vile recorded most of the new record at his home in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia. “Zoom 97” is the opening track on the record. The song traces short drives through the city while Vile reflects on his situation. Lyrics include “True love is the pure drug for me.” The song also contains a literal nod to his playing: “Check out my hands, my chimin’ chords on a Goldtone mandolin guitar.”

“This was the first song that came together on this record that we knew was real special, like we knew we were on the right track ya know… And it’s a 100% Philly born and bred affair. I could reminisce out loud but for now we takin it inward… ‘jump in my whip… my engine whines, yeah… zig zag my way… down Lincoln Drive, yeah…’ See yall out there in the world soon enoughs :)”

Lead single “Chance To Bleed” arrived earlier. Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me is scheduled for release on 5/29 via Verve Records.