10 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
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFlaming Lips to Collaborate With Justin Vernon on Album
The Flaming Lips are finishing up a collaborative covers album that will feature Bon Iver, Rolling Stone reports. It’s among a string of interesting collaborations the band’s done with artists that include Neon Indian, Yoko Ono and Lightning Bolt. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBon Iver to Play SNL
Justin Vernon is now slated to make his Saturday Night Live debut on Feb. 4. The songwriter, who’s album was our favorite of 2011 was announced to play the show today. read more
Found in: Music, NewsCoachella Announces 2012 Line Up
Coachella released its full 2012 line up tonight. Headliners for the three-day event include Radiohead, the Black Keys, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and two huge reunions: the very recently reunited At the Drive-In and the out-of-the-blue reunion of post-hardcore pioneers Refused. read more
Found in: Music, NewsJustin Vernon Launches Record Label
Justin Vernon has launch his own record label. Chigliak Records will be an imprint of Jagjaguwar, the label that released the Grammy-nominated Bon Iver in 2011. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBon Iver Set to Release "Towers" as 12" Single
Justin Vernon continues to please his fans. _Bon Iver_ is set to give "Towers" a full 12 inch release on January 23rd. With a vinyl edition on its way, the B-side for "Tower" will be “Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow)” a cover of the original John Prine single. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 20 Best Cover Songs of 2011
The beautiful thing about writing a song is the life it takes on once it leaves you. These 20 songs found new life this year, interpreted by some of our favorite artists. Here are the 20 best cover songs of 2011. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTom Petty, Bon Iver to Play New Orleans Jazz Fest in 2012
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival released its full lineup for 2012 today. Notable acts for the event include Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bon Iver, My Morning Jacket, Foo Fighters and Al Green among tons of other acts. It will take place over two weekends on April 27-29 and May 3-6. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsWatch Justin Vernon Perform with The National, Defend Grammy Comments
Justin Vernon of Bon Iver joined the National last night on CBC Radio’s Q show in Toronto, Pitchfork points out. Vernon sang backing vocals on the song “Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks” from the National’s most recent album, High Violet. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBon Iver: 2011 Album of The Year
Justin Vernon followed up one of the most heartbreaking albums of the young millennium, For Emma, Forever Ago with something entirely different and original. Bon Iver was our pick for 2011 Album of the Year, and we talked to Vernon from his home in Eau Claire, Wisc., about making his sophomore record. read more
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