"Who Is Bon Iver?" Tumblr Arrives
“Bon Iver (Bonny Bear) just won 2 Grammys. Most of us know who they are. This blog is about the people who don’t,” reads the face page of the “Who Is Bon Iver” Tumblr. Now neither party seems to be too pleased about this Grammy bit, with two consistent responses to Bon Iver’s Grammy win on Twitter: 1. Who is “Bonny Bear?” 2. Bon Iver circa 2008 doesn’t qualify as “Best New Artist” And in this medium of social networking where consumer opinions and beliefs become the backbone of conversation, the public has become pretty vocal on the controversy. At... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayBon Iver, Civil Wars Win Grammys
Bon Iver has taken home two Grammys. The Eau Claire, Wis. native took home awards for Best New Artist, Alternative Album. Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” beat out Bon Iver’s “Holocene” in the Record of the Year and Song of the Year category. The group beat out artists like Nicki Minaj and Skrillex for the award. read more
Found in: Music, News2012 Grammy Predictions and Proclamations
On Sunday, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences will announce who'll take home Grammy Awards in nearly 80 categories, representing their picks for the finest music of the past year. Of course, it wouldn't be the Grammys without a little controversy. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch Justin Vernon Play "Perth" with The Roots
During his stay in New York for his SNL appearance, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon stopped by Jimmy Fallon’s studio to perform an alternate, extended take on “Perth” from last year’s Bon Iver. Vernon performed the track as an exclusive to Fallon's studio audience. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBon Iver Announces Spring Tour
Bon Iver announced today a spring tour with All Tiny Creatures acting as support. The tour dates are centered around the band’s appearances at Coachella, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Sasquatch! Music Festival. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsWatch Bon Iver on SNL
This weekend, Justin Vernon and co. took two cuts from their most recent album, Bon Iver, to SNL. The eight-piece band performed the Grammy-nominated “Holocene” and Bon Iver album closer “Beth/Rest.” read more
Found in: Music, NewsPreview the Flaming Lips/Bon Iver Collaboration
We reported earlier that Bon Iver, Erykah Badu and Ke$ha were all likely making an appearance on an upcoming Flaming Lips album. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBon Joviver - "You Give Love a Bad Name"
Here are three things we absolutely love: Bon Iver, ‘80s rock and song covers. Miracles of Modern Science decided to take Bon Jovi’s classic “You Give Love a Bad Name” and perform it in the style of Justin Vernon’s band. The video they filmed is only a snippet of the song, but here’s hoping if enough people ask for it, we shall receive a full length song. Check out the video below and be sure to demand a full version of this Bon Joviver song. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayListen to Justin Vernon Team Up with The Chieftains
Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon teamed up with the Irish folk act the Chieftains for a track on their new album, titled Voice of Ages. The album is set for a Feb. 21 release on Hear Music/Concord. read more
Found in: Music, News10 Great Albums Recorded at Home
Recording albums at home could very easily become the new norm. But it hasn't always been that way, and today we're celebrating some past releases that embrace the home recording process. read more
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