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Kurt Vile Grand-Marshals His Own Parade in ‘KV Crimes’ Video

Kurt Vile 'KV Crimes' Video Parade Violators Philidelphia

At last, those residing outside of Philadelphia can experience that whole Kurt Vile parade thingamajig. The Philadelphia string-strummer’s new video for “KV Crimes” — directed by Tom Scharpling of The Best Show on WMFU — was shot during April’s public march in the dude’s honor, and it features a crown-wearing Vile being toted around on a makeshift throne. Mock servants walk next to him holding banners as he experiences a day truly fit for a king, which naturally involves receiving a hoagie on a golden platter and getting pushed on a swing. The track is the latest single off SPIN Essential Wakin’ on a Pretty Daze — it follows “Never Run Away” and the album’s sprawling title(ish) track.

The City of Philadelphia also announced today that this coming August 28 will be Kurt Vile Day — according to Matador, he will receive the city’s Liberty Bell Award before performing a free show in the courtyard of City Hall. That is, admittedly, a bit cooler than having one of SPIN’s top albums of 2013 so far.