Kurt Reifler Explained

Kurt Reifler
Background:solo_singer
Genre:Rock
Instrument:Guitar, singing, drums
Years Active:1998–present

Kurt Reifler is an American entrepreneur, musician, writer, singer, and songwriter. Primarily a solo artist, Reifler is also the singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the rock and roll duo, Kill Kurt Reifler, which features his long-time friend and bandmate, "Kill." He's also the frontman of the Louisville, Kentucky-based band, Kurt Reifler and the Watchdogs (formerly the Bastard Sons).[1]

Musical style

Originally a drummer, Reifler's solo music career has been as a rhythm guitarist and singer. He plays drums on his solo recordings. He has listed Jack White, PJ Harvey, Jeff Buckley, and Robert Johnson as his musical influences.[2]

Recordings

In 2007, Reifler released a self-titled album, his first official recording. The music was met with critical acclaim, including All Music's assessment of the album as a "promising debut." Over the following year, Reifler toured consistently on his "48 in '08" tour to support the album.[3]

In 2011, Kill Kurt Reifler released their debut album, "Sure as the Swing of a Pendulum," which the band followed up with multiple Australian and American tours throughout the next year. According to Reifler, the band was formed in Thailand, and the album was recorded in Melbourne, Australia. The newly formed duo was met with favorable reviews including ShortandSweetNYC.com's appraisal: "These guys recorded the album in just three days on analogue tape, producing a rawness that fits the music like a glove. It's a great effort for a new band, especially since they have a presence about them that sounds like they've been doing this forever."[4]

In 2018, Reifler released the EP, "Year Of," the first installment of a double EP entitled, "Year Of/The Bear." The record was described as having "nimble, garage rock swagger" by Skope Magazine.[5] Modern Drummer also featured Reifler, detailing his return to the music industry after a seven-year hiatus.[6]

In 2019, Reifler released the EP, "The Bear," the second installment of the double EP entitled, "Year Of/The Bear." Reifler promoted the new EP on United States tour, including a performance and interview on "Live Lunch" with NPR's affiliate, WFPK.[7] [8]

Touring

Kurt Reifler has toured sporadically throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. His "48 in '08" tour featured solo performances in each of the Lower 48 states in 2008.[9] [10]

In 2018, Reifler toured the United States in support of Year Of, including a live performance on "Great Day Live," on Louisville, Kentucky's ABC affiliate, WHAS.[11]

In 2019, Reifler toured the United States in support of The Bear, including live performances on NPR's affiliate, WFPK and WHCQ, Louisville.[8]

Discography

Kurt Reifler – The Bear, 2019

  1. "Welcome" (3:04)
  2. "Grandpa's Apple Tree" (2:43)
  3. "South Station" (3:45)
  4. "Ohio" (3:17)
  5. "Water" (4:15)

Kurt Reifler – Year Of, 2018

  1. "Aftermath" (3:19)
  2. "Backbreaker" (1:42)
  3. "Stay Above" (2:37)
  4. "Carry On" (3:50)
  5. "Hurricane" (4:49)
  6. "Ice" (4:14)

Kill Kurt Reifler – Sure as the Swing of a Pendulum, 2011

  1. "Are You Ready?" (0:08)
  2. "Big Bad Wolf" (4:00)
  3. "My Mic" (3:38)
  4. "Pendulum" (3:55)
  5. "Day or Night" (1:30)
  6. "Just Like You" (3:49)
  7. "Air" (3:51)
  8. "The Shuffle" (4:48)
  9. "Matilda" (6:48)
  10. "Fuck That" (3:40)

Kurt Reifler – Kurt Reifler, 2007

  1. "Every Town" (3:22)
  2. "AM" (2:36)
  3. "Smile" (4:04)
  4. "Arrogance" (3:21)
  5. "Dreams" (4:26)
  6. "Graceful Exit" (3:42)
  7. "Never Be Free" (4:08)
  8. "The Horse's Mouth" (3:53)
  9. "More Sad Than Strange" (3:28)
  10. "Wake Up Dead" (2:54)

Sexred – Warm Sips EP, 2005

  1. "Warm Sips" (4:23)
  2. "Smile" (6:01)

Of Sound Thought – Time, 2004

  1. "Nothing (Part I)" (0:50)
  2. "Debonair Pistol" (3:34)
  3. "Earthfuck" (4:29)
  4. "Time" (3:59)
  5. "Machinery of the Ecstasy Release" (1:41)
  6. "Shadow Play" (9:37)
  7. "Dethroned" (3:39)
  8. "Monster" (1:04)
  9. "Membrane" (1:10)
  10. "Hungry Again" (2:23)
  11. "Nothing (Part II)" (0:55)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Poor ol' Jim, Shadwick Wilde and the Quiet Hollers, the American Freedom Machine and Kurt Reifler with the Bastard Sons | Louisville Arts Review. https://archive.today/20130204063133/http://www.thelouisvilleartsreview.com/2011/11/20/poor-ol-jim-shadwick-wilde-and-the-quiet-hollers-the-american-freedom-machine-and-kurt-reifler-with-the-bastard-sons/. dead. February 4, 2013. November 14, 2012.
  2. Web site: Tampa Bay area live music weekend: Curren$y, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Food Will Win the War, Broken Social Scene, Walter Lure, Dark Star Orchestra, and more! | Daily Loaf . September 19, 2012 . November 25, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111125194738/http://cltampa.com/dailyloaf/archives/2011/02/09/tampa-bay-area-live-music-weekend-curreny-robert-randolph-and-the-family-band-food-will-win-the-war-broken-social-scene-walter-lure-dark . dead .
  3. Web site: Kurt Reifler - Kurt Reifler | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. August 5, 2020. AllMusic.
  4. Web site: Kill Kurt Reifler: Sure as the Swing of a Pendulum – Short and Sweet NYC. Shortandsweetnyc.com. March 31, 2011 . August 5, 2020.
  5. Web site: Kurt Reifler New EP 'Year Of' Out November 9th. Skopemag.com. November 3, 2018 . August 5, 2020.
  6. Kurt Reifler: Talks Comeback and Recording Double EP in On The Beat. Modern Drummer. January 8, 2019. February 20, 2024.
  7. Web site: Kurt Reifler. Kurtreifler.com. August 5, 2020. August 10, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190810210755/https://www.kurtreifler.com/about. dead.
  8. Web site: Live Lunch Dec. 6: Kurt Reifler & The Watchdogs. November 30, 2019. 91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville. August 5, 2020.
  9. https://www.starnewsonline.com/article/NC/20110608/ARTICLES/110609740/WM
  10. Web site: Q&A with traveling musician Kurt Reifler | the WAE . September 19, 2012 . May 24, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130524061758/http://wae.blogs.starnewsonline.com/17720/more-qa-with-kurt-reifler/ . dead .
  11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xkka45k5lM

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