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Plus America Responds to Another School Shooting, Mark Kozelek Writes a Song About It, and Bon Iver's Manager Runs for Congress
Feb 23, 2018
By Stephen Mayne
This week the dear beloved leader fails to score well in a presidential poll, America continues to deal with atrocity in Florida, the Russia investigation refuses to stop, and Wye Oak sing. More
Running for Wisconsin's 7th District
Feb 22, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver's manager Kyle Frenette recently announced he was getting into politics and running for Congress. He's vying for Wisconsin's 7th District, against Republican incumbent Sean Duffy, who's a supporter of President Donald Trump. More
Grizzly Bear, Slowdive, Neko Case, Julien Baker, and others on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 – 28) in Quincy, Washington
Feb 05, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
The Sasquatch! Music Festival has revealed the lineup for their 2018 festival, their 17th year. Once again it will be going down Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 - 28) at the Gorge Amphitheater in Quincy, Washington. The lineup includes Bon Iver, The National, Modest Mouse, David Byrne, Spoon, Grizzly Bear, Slowdive, Neko Case, Julien Baker, TV On The Radio, Tune-Yards, Wolf Parade, Japandroids, Big Thief, Perfume Genius, Japanese Breakfast, Benjamin Clementine, Phoebe Bridgers, Algiers, Pond, and others. More
Plus The Decemberists, Young Fathers, The Sea and Cake, Mouse on Mars, Lucy Dacus, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Jan 19, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
2018 is coming on strong with lots of fantastic new tracks this week in our second Songs of the Week post of the year. Like last week, it was definitely a challenge to narrow it down to only 10. Preoccupations, The Spook School, Hinds, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan, St. Vincent remixed by Kelly Lee Owens, Eels, and Hinds all could have easily made the Top 10, but it was a competitive week. More
Dimensional People Due Out April 13 via Thrill Jockey, Also Features Members of The National and Beirut
Jan 17, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Mouse on Mars are releasing a new album, Dimensional People, on April 13 via Thrill Jockey. It's their first album in six years. Now they have shared its first single, "Dimensional People Part III," which features the chopped up guest vocals of Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. More
Plus Muse, Eminem, First Aid Kit, Moses Sumney, Japanese Breakfast, Alex Lahey, Everything Everything, and Others
Jan 09, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Bonnaroo have announced their 2018 lineup. The festival goes down in Manchester, Tennessee from June 7-10 and this year, their 17th year, the headliners are Eminem, The Killers, and Muse. More
Plus Reggie Watts, The Kills, Laura Marling, and Twin Peaks Collaborators
May 30, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
David Lynch is very much back in the public eye with the recent return of his iconic early '90s TV show Twin Peaks. Now he has announced another installment of his Festival of Disruption, which last year featured St. Vincent, Sky Ferreira, Xiu Xiu, and more. More
Binary Due Out June 9 via Righteous Babe
May 23, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Ani DiFranco is releasing a new album, Binary, on June 9 via Righteous Babe. Now she has shared another song from it, "Zizzing." It features guest vocals from Bon Iver (aka Justin Vernon), who can be heard in the background while DiFranco takes the lead. More
Video Also Features Zach Galifianakis and John Legend; Project Also Features Bon Iver, Elliott Smith, Sharon Van Etten, and More
Apr 10, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
7-Inches for Planned Parenthood is a new 7-inch box set with 100% of the proceeds being donated to Planned Parenthood. More
June 16-17 in Eau Claire, WI
Feb 08, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
The Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival has announced its 2017 lineup. The festival is put together by Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and The National's Aaron Dessner. This is the third year and it goes down June 16-17 in Eau Claire, WI (a shift from the last two festivals, which were in August). More
22, A Million Out Now via Jagjaguwar
Oct 06, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver (Justin Vernon and band) released a new album, 22, A Million, last Friday via Jagjaguwar. Since then he's been sharing new lyrics videos for different songs every day. Over the weekend he shared official lyric videos for "29 #Strafford APTS" and"666 ʇ," on Monday we got one for "21 M◊◊N WATER," More
22, A Million Out Now via Jagjaguwar
Oct 06, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver (Justin Vernon and band) released a new album, 22, A Million, last Friday via Jagjaguwar. More
22, A Million Out Now via Jagjaguwar
Oct 04, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver (Justin Vernon and band) released a new album, 22, A Million, last Friday via Jagjaguwar. Since then he's been sharing a new lyrics video for a different song each day. Over the weekend he shared official lyric videos for "29 #Strafford APTS" and "666 ʇ" and yesterday we got one for "21 M◊◊N WATER." Now here's one for "8 (circle)." More
22, A Million Out Now via Jagjaguwar
Oct 03, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver (Justin Vernon and band) released a new album, 22, A Million, last Friday via Jagjaguwar. Over the weekend he shared official lyric videos for "29 #Strafford APTS" and "666 ʇ." Now he has released a lyric video for "21 M◊◊N WATER." More
22, A Million Out Now via Jagjaguwar
Oct 03, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver (Justin Vernon and band) released a new album, 22, A Million, last Friday via Jagjaguwar. Over the weekend he shared official lyric videos for "29 #Strafford APTS" and "666 ʇ." More
22, A Million Due Out September 30 via Jagjaguwar
Aug 29, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver (Justin Vernon and band) are releasing a new album, 22, A Million, on September 30 via Jagjaguwar. Previously we had been treated to extended versions the album's first two tracks, "22 (OVER S∞∞N)" and "10 d E A T h b R E a s T ⚄ ⚄." Now Vernon has shared another song from the album, "33 'GOD,'" via its lyric video. More
22, A Million Due Out September 30 via Jagjaguwar
Aug 13, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver (Justin Vernon and band) premiered their new album live last night, performing it at the Eaux Claires Festival (which Vernon is the co-founder of). Now the album has been announced and two songs from it have been shared. 22, A Million is due out September 30 via Jagjaguwar. Here are extended versions the album's first two tracks, "22 (OVER S∞∞N)" and "10 d E A T h b R E a s T ⚄ ⚄" and the album's tracklist and cover art.
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New Album Announcement Appears Imminent
Aug 09, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver (Justin Vernon and band) are performing at the Eaux Claires Festival this Friday, a festival that Vernon is the co-founder of. It's now been announced that they will be premiering their new album at the festival, performing it live on Friday. More
Shows in October Include Francis and the Lights and Julianna Barwick
Jul 11, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver (Justin Vernon and band) have announced three more West Coast shows to go down this October. They are scheduled around their previously announced performance at the Hollywood Bowl on October 23 with Patti Smith and Hiss Golden Messenger. More
Mount Vernon Also Featured Future Members of Megafaun
Jul 05, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Footage has surfaced of Mount Vernon, the high school band of Bon Iver's main creative force Justin Vernon, playing a 1998 high school battle of bands in Eau Clair, Wisconsin. Mount Vernon also featured Brad Cook, Phil Cook, and Joe Westerlund, all who would later form Megafaun (but first played with Vernon in DeYarmond Edison). More
The Colour In Anything Out Now
May 10, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
James Blake surprise released his new album, The Colour In Anything, last Thursday night. Now he has shared a video for "I Need a Forest Fire," which is a collaboration with Bon Iver's Justin Vernon. UVA directed the clip, which features abstract art installations. More
Album Titled The Colour In Anything
May 05, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
James Blake appeared on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show tonight to announce that his new album, his third, will be called The Colour In Anything (previously it was to be titled Radio Silence) and will be released digitally tonight at around midnight U.K. time or 7 PM EST. More
Rehab Reunion June 17 via 429 Records
Apr 08, 2016
By Joshua M. Miller
Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers have announced a new album Rehab Reunion, which will be out out June 17. The first single "Over the Rise," features Bon Iver's Justin Vernon providing backup vocals. More
Line-up Includes James Blake, Beach House, Jenny Lewis, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, a Grateful Dead Tribute Led by Members of The National, and More
Feb 11, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bon Iver's main creative force Justin Vernon said last year that there were no upcoming plans for a new Bon Iver album (the last one was released in 2011), but in a new interview with Billboard he has said that he's "no longer winding down" and promises that he's "definitely been working on music." More
Feb 09, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
A rare unreleased Bon Iver track is featured on a limited edition cassette tape that the organizers of the Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival has sent out to ticketholders and now one of those ticketholders has posted a video of the track playing on his stereo. More
Nov 18, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Justin Vernon said earlier in the year that there weren't any plans for a new Bon Iver album or tour. Since then the band has headlined the Eaux Claires festival, in which they played some new songs, and now the band has announced some 2016 shows. More
Producing Group's Upcoming Album
Oct 24, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
British folk sister trio The Staves are currently working on the follow-up to their 2012 debut Dead & Born & Grown with none other than Bon Iver's Justin Vernon serving as producer. More
Queen Of The Clouds is Out Now on Universal
Oct 09, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Tove Lo recent stopped by the MuchMusic offices in support of her recently released debut album Queen of the Clouds. More
Also Stream New Albums by Cymbals Eat Guitars, Bishop Allen and Orenda Fink
Aug 11, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Last week Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and hip hop artist Astronautalis teased an upcoming collaborative album under the moniker Jason Feathers. More
Featured on Wish I Was Here Soundtrack
Jun 30, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
While the upcoming soundtrack to Zach Braff's new film Wish I Was Here naturally has a new song from The Shins, a number of high-profile indie artists are also included on the compilation. More
The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle Covers Grateful Dead
May 02, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Earlier this week North Carolina psych-folk outfit Megafaun performed a hometown gig in Durham at The Pinhook. More
Mar 27, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Zach Braff has just confirmed some of the details of his forthcoming film Wish I was Here (his directorial follow-up to Garden State). The soundtrack alone might give you a flashback to when Scrubs was big, indie was cool, all anyone ever wanted was for Natalie Portman to come along and change your life with a Shins song.
“Made In The Land Of Wheat And Maize”
Feb 06, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Check out this advertisement for Red Wing Boots that stars none other than Justin Vernon (he of Bon Iver). More
Wear A Piece of Art And Help Fight Breast Cancer
Oct 24, 2013
By Laura Studarus
You don’t really know someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes, right? Thanks to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Converse, you can get to know a lot of your favorite musicians. More
Last Weekend Post-Austin City Limits
Oct 10, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Last weekend, The National performed at Austin City Limits. After the fest, they performed at an afterparty, where they invited Justin Vernon (he of Bon Iver, currently making the rounds with Volcano Choir) on stage. More
Sep 11, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Last night Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and post rock ensemble Collections of Colonies of Bees, a.k.a. Volcano Choir, were welcomed as the musical guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. More
Also View Album Details and Tour Dates
Jul 25, 2013
By Scott Dransfield
Volcano Choir, the side project of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon in conjunction with Wisconsin group Collections of Colonies of Bees, have released the new music video for their song "Byegone." More
Follow Up to 2010's Scratch My Back
Jul 25, 2013
By Cody Ray Shafer
In 2010, Peter Gabriel released a somber and reflective covers album called Scratch My Back. The idea was to cover some of his favorite musicians with the expectation that they would return the favor. Some of them obliged, others showed no interest—Radiohead, for example, were apparently offended by Gabriel's rendition of "Street Spirit,"—but finally, after three years, the follow up And I'll Scratch Yours is set to be released September 23rd on Gabriel's label, Real World Records. More
I'll Find A Way Out Oct. 1
Jul 11, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Veteran gospel ensemble The Blind Boys of Alabama have been performing together for over seven decades. More
May 28, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Back in 2009 Bon Iver's Justin Vernon debuted a new musical project called Volcano Choir, a collaboration with Wisconsin post-rockers Collections of Colonies of Bees. More
Apr 02, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
"Ashes in the Air," a collaborative track between The Flaming Lips and Bon Iver that was featured on the former's guest-heavy LP The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends, has landed itself a characteristically bizarre music video. More
Single Released by Ninja Tune
Mar 21, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Two years ago, Fink (a.k.a. Fin Greenall, who has worked with the likes of Amy Winehouse and John Legend) released an album called Perfect Darkness. More
Oct 16, 2012
By Laura Studarus
In the new video for Bon Iver cut “Beth/Rest,” a young couple find love in a glowing forest. More
The Results Are In For Remix Contest
Oct 03, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
A few months back Bon Iver launched a contest asking anyone willing and able to help make a remix album using the material from his excellent sophomore LP. More
Episodes Air This October
Aug 28, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
PBS staple Austin City Limits has revealed it will kick off its 38th season with performances by Bon Iver and Radiohead this coming fall. More
Listen to “From The Snow Tipped Hills” Here
Aug 16, 2012
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Justin Vernon of Bon Iver has written a song for the 25 piece Silver Lake Chorus. More
Features Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and Ryan Olson of Gayngs
Aug 15, 2012
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Rapper P.O.S. has announced details of his second album, We Don't Even Live Here, due October 23 via Rhymesayers. Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) is featured on "Where We Land." More
Best Coast, First Aid Kit, SBTRKT, and More
Aug 12, 2012
By Julia Underwood
From August 7-11 Oslo, Norway hosted the Øya Festival. We sent social media editor Laura Studarus over to cover the action. Check out her shots of Highasakite, Best Coast, Heyerdahl, Philco Fiction, First Aid Kit, Jessie Ware, Charles Bradley, SBTRKT, and Bon Iver. More
Aug 02, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Ever want to leave your mark on a Bon Iver song? Now you can, thanks to Bon Iver: Stems project. More
Including Four Shows At Radio City Music Hall
Jun 25, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Recently releasing an iTunes Session EP, Bon Iver has announced the addition of several U.S. dates to his ongoing international tour. More
New European Tour Dates Announced
Jun 19, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Today sees the release of an exclusive iTunes Session EP by Bon Iver, recorded at East West Studios in West Hollywood shortly after the release of the band's sophomore album last year. More
Supported by Little Creatures
Apr 27, 2012
By Cody Ray Shafer
Bon Iver is currently on tour in support of their latest album, Bon Iver. Under the Radar photographer Robert Redfield took some photos at their show in Santa Barbara. More
Plays "Towers" and "Michicant"
Apr 20, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Yesterday Bon Iver took a break from the regular late night cast of characters like Conan, Letterman, and Fallon to visit the set of Ellen and her daytime talk show. More
Gayngs' Ryan Olson Also Involved
Apr 10, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
In a report by the Minneapolis City Pages Bon Iver's Justin Vernon has started a new musical project with indie-rapper Astronautalis, holing themselves up in Vernon's April Base studio near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. More
Proceeds Will Go Toward Medical Costs for Infant With Heart Defect
Apr 04, 2012
By Cody Ray Shafer
A charity auction is currently under way, and several musicians have donated rare items and collectibles to be sold off. The money will go to help Asa Adams, a child born last December with a congenital heart defect. Asa has had three heart surgeries, and though his prognosis is good his parents are now faced with the inevitable cost of these life-saving procedures. More
New U.S. Dates Added For June
Apr 04, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Bon Iver has announced a number of additional performances to be included on the band's already extensive tour. More
Off Record Store Day Release The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends
Mar 28, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Much like everyone else The Flaming Lips are set to release an exclusive set of songs for next month's upcoming Record Store Day celebration. More
Mar 16, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Currently on the road in Australia, Bon Iver stopped by the studio of Triple J Radio to take part in the station's ongoing "Like a Version" cover series. More
Additional Bonus Interviews With: Future Islands, Metronomy, Zola Jesus and More
Mar 10, 2012
By Mark Redfern and Laura Studarus
Just a reminder that the not-to-be-missed digital version of Under the Radar’s “Best of 2011” issue (available for Mac, PC, iPad, and Android via Zinio here) includes the same articles that appear in the printed version—plus 100 extra pages of editorial content not found in the print edition. Included are extra photos of Beirut, Bon Iver, The Horrors, M83, Slow Club, Summer Camp, and tUnE-yArDs. The digital version features exclusive bonus interviews with Big Black Delta, Future Islands, Hooray for Earth, Lanterns on the Lake, Metronomy, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Real Estate, The War on Drugs, Wild Flag, and Zola Jesus. More
Feb 27, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Bon Iver has debuted yet another beautifully shot music video, this time for his self-titled sophomore effort's "Towers." More
Plus: Florence and the Machine, Beirut, PJ Harvey, Anna Calvi, SBTRKT, R.E.M., and more
Feb 22, 2012
By Mark Redfern and Laura Studarus
Under the Radar's Best of 2011 Issue is still on newsstands now. The issue features three unique covers, each featuring an artist behind one of our Top 5 albums of the year: M83, The Horrors, and Bon Iver. The issue also takes a look back at other artists who made a splash in 2011, including Beirut, Anna Calvi, EMA, Florence and the Machine, Gang Gang Dance, Neon Indian, PJ Harvey, R.E.M., SBTRKT, Slow Club, St. Vincent, Summer Camp, tUnE-yArDs, and Yuck. More
Justin Timberlake Impersonates Bon Iver
Feb 20, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
New York noise-pop duo Sleigh Bells visited the set of Saturday Night Live over the weekend, playing songs "Comeback Kid" and "End of the Line" off their sophomore album Reign of Terror. More
Feb 17, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Reminding listeners once more why Bon Iver wound up earning two Grammy awards earlier this week, 4AD and Jagjaguwar have unveiled a video of an intimate studio session between frontman Justin Vernon and band member Sean Carey. More
Adele Cleans Up With Six Awards
Feb 13, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Somewhere between all the performances and tributes to late artists such as Etta James and Whitney Houston, the Grammys still managed to hand out a few awards to the night's nominated artists. More
Stops at Coachella, Sasquatch
Feb 06, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Bon Iver has announced that the band will be performing a number of shows throughout Australia and America's west coast starting in March. More
Kristen Wiig Impersonates Lana Del Rey
Feb 06, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Over the weekend Bon Iver was welcomed to the set of Saturday Night Live, where figurehead Justin Vernon and his band performed both "Holocene" and "Best/Rest" off of last year's brilliant self-titled album. More
To Collaborate with Alicia Keys, Work on American Songbook
Feb 03, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Bon Iver has been doing a bit of press over the past few days, and Justin Vernon himself has been providing all kinds of choice informational nuggets pertaining to a number of topics. More
Featuring Jack White, Bon Iver, St. Vincent, and More
Feb 03, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
The 11th annual Sasquatch Music Festival has announced its official lineup of artists, including Jack White, Bon Iver, Tenacious D, The Shins, St. Vincent, Feist, The Roots, Beirut, and Beck. More
Bon Iver Out Now on Jagjaguwar
Jan 23, 2012
By Mi Tran
Justin Vernon aka Bon Iver is featured in a poster as part of the We Are Music campaign for the 54th annual Grammys award show on February 12. More
Troubadour Joins the Band For Murder Ballad
Jan 17, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Can’t get enough of our cover artist Bon Iver’s excellent self-titled album? Neither can we. While we’re all marking time until he enters the studio again, the Wisconsin troubadour gifted us with a little something special to ease the wait. More
Also Nick Cave, Neon Indian, and Yoko Ono
Jan 13, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
The Flaming Lips just can't seem to help themselves anymore (as if they ever could). More
Jan 11, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
It seems that Saturday Night Live will be welcoming to a number of indie music's bigger buzz artists in the coming weeks. More
Featuring John Prine Cover
Jan 03, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
One of Under the Radar's Best of 2011 cover stars Bon Iver has announced that he will be releasing a 12'' single for his track "Towers" later this month. More
Bon Iver Now Has Two Separate Holidays
Dec 14, 2011
By Mi Tran
Yesterday, the city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin declared December 13 to be Bon Iver Day. More
Montreal's Hometown Hero Joins The Band
Dec 12, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Just days after debuting two new songs and bringing on Bon Iver's Justin Vernon onstage for a performance of "Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks," The National continued to provide audiences along the last bit of their North American tour with surprises when Matt Berninger was joined by Arcade Fire's Win Butler to sing The Boxer's "Start a War." More
Also Interview with Justin Vernon about Grammy Comments, Liquor Endorsement, and Kanye West
Dec 09, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Last night The National Performed for CBC Radio in Toronto. They were joined by Bon Iver's Justin Vernon. Check out the video here. More
Winners Announced Feb. 12
Dec 01, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Last night the 54th Annual Grammy Awards presented its year's list of contenders, with Bon Iver coming away big and scoring some of the evening's higher profile nominations, including Record and Song of the Year ("Holocene"), Best New Artist, and Best Alternative Album. More
Nov 29, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Turns out you don't actually need to purchase the deluxe edition of Bon Iver's excellent eponymous LP to enjoy the nifty short films designed to accompany the record's ten tracks. More
One of Ten Short Film Included in "Bon Iver" Deluxe Edition
Nov 28, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Earlier this month Bon Iver announced that when the band's upcoming digital deluxe edition of its stellar sophomore album found its way onto iTunes Nov. 29 (that's tomorrow), it would be packaged with an accompaniment of short films, one for each of the record's ten tracks. More
Nov 18, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Haven’t snagged Bon Iver’s self-titled sophomore album? Here’s some extra incentive. As of November 29, iTunes will be selling a deluxe version, featuring a short visual accompaniment to each track.We have the details. More
"If Hollywood Don't Need You (Honey I Still Do)"
Sep 15, 2011
By Natasha Moningka
Bon Iver main man, Justin Vernon, recently paid homage to Don Williams with his rendition of Williams' "If Hollywood Don't Need You (Honey I Still Do)." More
Aug 18, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
This morning Bon Iver unveiled another gorgeous music video, this time for the track "Holocene" off his highly acclaimed self-titled album. More
Issue Also Features Stephen Malkmus vs. Gus Van Sant, M83, The Horrors, Washed Out, Bon Iver vs. Fugazi, WU LYF, Dum Dum Girls, and much more
Jul 28, 2011
By Mark Redfern and Laura Studarus
Under the Radar’s Summer 2011 Issue has just hit stands. It features St. Vincent on the cover and includes articles on M83, Bon Iver vs. Fugazi, The Horrors, Washed Out, Stephen Malkmus vs. Gus Van Sant, WU LYF, Dum Dum Girls, Friendly Fires, Memory Tapes, John Maus, Niki & The Dove, Purity Ring, Youth Lagoon, and many others; as well as over 115 reviews. The digital version of the magazine also includes 50 extra pages of bonus content, including articles on My Morning Jacket, The Rapture, Eleanor Friedberger, Handsome Furs, Moonface, Stephin Merritt, Laurel Halo, and more. More
Bon Iver’s Best Chart Placing
Jun 29, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Bon Iver's self-titled second release has debuted at #2 on the Billboard Chart. More
Jun 27, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Justin Vernon just can't seem to get out of the public eye. With plenty of build-up to his critically lauded sophomore album with visits to late night talk shows, music videos, and online listening streams the man behind Bon Iver has given fans yet another treat with an intimate studio performance of his double Bonnie Raitt cover "I Can't Make You Love Me" and "Nick of Time." More
Watch Interview and See Clips
Jun 21, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Last night Stephen Colbert kicked off his own week-long music series, the "Dr Pepper Presents StePhest Colbchella '011: Rock You Like a Thirst-icane," featuring Bon Iver has his first guest. More
Jun 20, 2011
By Mike HIlleary
For those that missed Bon Iver's exellent cover medley of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" and "Nick of Time" on "Jimmy Fallon" a while back, listeners have the opportunity to hear it over and over again as Disco Naïveté has gotten its hands on the B-side song for your repeated enjoyment. More
Jun 15, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
With the release of his upcoming album less than a week away Bon Iver has unveiled a beautifully cryptic video for the record's first single, "Calgary." More
The Civil Wars Created Benefit to Aid Alabama
Jun 09, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Bright Eyes, St. Vincent, Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, and Wilco donate items to charity auction. Civil Wars Created Benefit to Aid Alabama. More
Jun 07, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
With the release of his forthcoming album Bon Iver, Bon Iver looming ever closer, Justin Vernon has released another track off Bon Iver's latest record for your listening enjoyment. More
May 24, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Instead of playing perhaps "Calgary" off his forthcoming, doubly self-titled effort, Bon Iver appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon yesterday to deliver a three-part medley of covers that included Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" and "Nick of Time," as well as Donny Hathaway's "A Song for You." More
Self-Titled Album Arrives June 21
May 19, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
Today, Bon Iver's label, Jagjaguwar, released the poetic yet completely heart-wrenching lyrics to the folk outfit's latest album in entirety. More
First Single Released Off Forthcoming Self-Titled Record
May 16, 2011
By Kyle Lemmon
Bon Iver fans can stop holding their breaths: Fresh material from the gentle folk outfit has been released. We have the download for single "Calgary." More
Interviews
Dec 23, 2010
By Under the Radar Staff
For Under the Radar’s 8th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2010. Pick up a copy of Under the Radar’s Year End issue for interviews with: The Antlers, Bon Iver, Caribou,Club 8, Delphic, Rose Elinor Dougall, Gayngs, Hot Chip, Lost in the Trees, Love is All, The Love Language, Mogwai, of Montreal, Okkervil River, Yoko Ono, Owen Pallett, Plants and Animals, Mark Ronson, Superchunk, Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, Sharon Van Etten, and Vivian Girls. Here’s a survey from S. Carney of Bon Iver. More
Dec 14, 2010
By Under the Radar Staff
For Under the Radar’s 8th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2010. However our printed pages weren’t enough to hold all the great responses we got. Pick up a copy of Under the Radar’s Year End issue for interviews with: The Antlers, Bon Iver, Caribou, Club 8, Delphic, Rose Elinor Dougall, Gayngs, Hot Chip, Lost in the Trees, Love is All, The Love Language, Mogwai, of Montreal, Okkervil River,Yoko Ono, Owen Pallett, Plants and Animals, Mark Ronson, Superchunk, Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, Sharon Van Etten, and Vivian Girls. Then check here for bonus responses not found in the magazine. Here are additional answers from from Justin Vernon of Bon Iver & Gayngs. More
Reviews
Sep 30, 2016
By Zach Hollwedel
Bon Iver's (aka Justin Vernon) debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago, was unarguably one of the best records of 2007. It's somewhat surprising to think, then, that in the nine years since, Bon Iver has only released one other studio album (2011's Bon Iver, Bon Iver)—until now. More
Øya Day Four: The War on Drugs, Best Coast, First Aid Kit, Bon Iver and More
Aug 13, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Øya, day four. The best way to avoid jet lag is to never sleep—but by this point I was experiencing a new sensation: festival lag. On the way to the day’s events, I passed a man in the hotel lobby, sleeping soundly in a small nest of beanbag chairs. He is my spirit animal. More
Coachella Recap Day 2: Radiohead, Andrew Bird, tUnE-yArDs, Destroyer and More
Apr 17, 2012
By Laura Studarus
The strongest line-up of the three-day set, Saturday’s highlights included: Andrew Bird, Destroyer, Bon Iver, and some band called Radiohead.
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Jun 20, 2011
By Jim Scott
It's astonishing that after For Emma, Forever Ago created a snapshot portrait of the artist post breakup—angry, depressed, beaten—Justin Vernon could make a record that's so positively upbeat. More