Upon emerging in the late '00s, Kurt Vile ushered in a new era of roots rock radicalism, one that includes the sun-baked twang of Steve Gunn and the synthed-up Springsteenisms of Phosphorescent. But he's also been embraced by emergent, big-voiced pop stars like Sky Ferreira and Marina and The Diamonds, who draw upon his calming influence in their quietest, most introspective moments.