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Bon Iver
Bon Iver performing in Stockholm, Sweden in 2011
Bon Iver performing inStockholm,Sweden in 2011
Background information
OriginEau Claire, Wisconsin,U.S.
Genres
Years active2006–present
Labels
Members
Websiteboniver.org

Bon Iver(/ˌboʊniːˈvɛər/BONEee-VAIR) is an Americanindie folkband founded in 2006 by singer-songwriterJustin Vernon.[2]Vernon had originally formed Bon Iver as a solo project, but it eventually became a band consisting of Vernon (vocals, guitar),Sean Carey(drums, keyboards, vocals),Michael Lewis(vocals, baritone guitar, guitar, violin, saxophone), Matthew McCaughan (drums, bass, vocals), Andrew Fitzpatrick (guitar, keyboards, vocals), andJenn Wasner(guitar, keyboards, vocals)

Vernon released Bon Iver's debut album,For Emma, Forever Ago,independently in July 2007.[7]The majority of the album was recorded while Vernon spent three months isolated in a cabin in westernWisconsin.[7]In 2012, the band won theGrammy AwardforBest Alternative Music Albumfor their eponymous albumBon Iver.[8][9][10]They released their third album22, A Millionto critical acclaim in 2016.[11]Their latest album,I, I,was released in 2019. The album was nominated at the2020 Grammy AwardsforAlbum of the Year.[12]

The name "Bon Iver" derives from the French phrasebon hiver(pronounced[bɔn‿ivɛʁ];"good winter" ),[13]taken from a greeting onNorthern Exposure.[14]

History[edit]

After the breakup of his bandDeYarmond Edison,the ending of a relationship, and a bout withmononucleosis hepatitis,[15]Vernon leftRaleigh,North Carolina and moved back to Wisconsin. He spent the oncoming winter months at his father's cabin inDunn County, Wisconsin.According to Vernon, it was during this time that the "Bon Iver" moniker first entered his mind; while bedridden with mononucleosis, he began watching the 1990s TV seriesNorthern Exposureon DVD. One episode depicts a group of citizens in Alaska, where the show is set, emerging from their homes into the first snowfall of the winter and wishing one anotherbon hiver.This was initially transcribed by Vernon as "boniverre"; however, when he learned of its proper French spelling, he elected not to use it, decidinghiverreminded him too much of "liver",the site of his illness at the time.[15]

2006–2010:For Emma, Forever Ago[edit]

Main article:For Emma, Forever Ago

Vernon did not intend to write or record any music during the time but rather to recuperate from the events of the previous year. Eventually, however, a record began to evolve during this cathartic time of isolation.[16]He had recently finished helping the bandThe Rosebudsdo some recording and had with him some basic recording gear when he made his move to the cabin in late 2006. Vernon played all the instruments during recording and each song was heavily edited with a large number of overdubs. Vernon wrote the lyrics for the album by recording a word-less melody and listening to the recording over and over while writing words according to the sound of the syllables of the melody.[17]In an interview, Vernon said, "Words like 'decision' and 'intention' aren't words that float in my head because I just went." Vernon explains, "I left North Carolina and went up there because I didn't know where else to go and I knew that I wanted to be alone and I knew that I wanted to be where it was cold."[18]In another interview, Vernon describes what he used to record the album: "I had a very light set-up, a basic small recording set-up: aShure SM57and an oldSilvertone guitar.I had my brother drop off his old drums... some other small things—things I would make or find lying around. "[19]

Vernon performing with Bon Iver inShepherd's Bush,London, UK in 2008

The record was almost not released and was originally intended as a group of demos to be sent out to labels and potentially rerecorded. But after getting very encouraging reactions from a number of his friends, Vernon decided to release the songs himself in their present state.[17]According to his manager Kyle Frenette, an initial run of 500 CDs were pressed.[20]The original CD release show took place at the House of Rock inEau Claire, Wisconsin.Justin played an earlier "all-ages" show and an evening 21+ show to release the original pressing of the album in itscard stockCD case. Of the 500 copies issued, 17 were sent to press, mainly blogs.[20]The first significant attention the album received was from My Old Kentucky Blog in June 2007, after which point "it snowballed," according to manager Frenette.[20]Another further breakthrough came when, in October 2007, the album received a very positive review from influential indie internet publicationPitchfork.That exposure in turn led to a performance the same month at the industry showcase festivalCMJ Music Marathon.The appearance attracted much label interest and Frenette later toldHitQuartersthat they subsequently spoke to various record companies, both independent and major.[20]Out of all of them they decided to sign with the indieJagjaguwarbecause their ideals most resembled their own.[20]The signing was confirmed on October 29, 2007.[21]

For Emma, Forever Agowas given an official release by Jagjaguwar.[22]Vernon has said that he will continue to make albums without engineers and producers because he is capable of doing it all himself.[17]Since being released byJagjaguwaron February 19, 2008,For Emma, Forever Agohas garnered critical acclaim.[22]The album was released in the UK and Europe by iconic indie label 4AD on May 12, 2008.[23]When released in the UK,For Emma, Forever Agoreceived 5/5 and "Album of the Month" reviews in bothMojoandUncutmagazines. It was the seventh highest rated album of 2008 onreview aggregatorsiteMetacritic,with accolades from publications includingThe Village Voice,The Hartford CourantandThe A.V. Club.[24]Pitchfork Mediagave the album 29th place in its "The Top 200 Albums of 2000s" list, whileStereogumplaced the album at 11 on its "Best Album of the '00s" list.[25][26]

The digital download track "Skinny Love"was selected to be iTunes (UK) single of the week and was available for free during that time, as well as being featured as the track of the day onNational Public Radio.Bon Iver was ranked number 8 onLast.fm's most-listened-to new music of 2008.[27]Bon Iver'sFor Emma, Forever Agowas ranked number 29 inRolling Stone's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2008, and was also ranked number 92 on their list of the 100 Best Albums of the 2000s. In an interview, Vernon said: "I'm really humbled by everything and am keeping things in perspective."[28]On May 19, 2008, "Blindsided" and "Flume" were featured in The CW seriesOne Tree Hill.[29]On October 6, 2008, "Skinny Love" was featured in the NBC seriesChuck(season 2, episode 3).[30][31]'Blindsided' also featured in 'Stairway To Heaven', the 12th episode of the 5th season ofABC'smedical dramaGrey's Anatomy.

Vernon performing with Bon Iver in 2009

On December 11, 2008, Bon Iver performed "Skinny Love" on theLate Show with David Letterman.[32]On January 26, 2009, "Skinny Love" was announced at No. 21 by the Australian national radio stationTriple Jin the annual Hottest 100 countdown of the previous year's best songs.[33]In July 2009, "Skinny Love" was announced at No. 92 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of All Time countdown.[34]Additionally, the track "Flume" has been used by the BBC to advertise theirJimmy McGovern-penned drama seriesThe Street;the track "Blood Bank" (off theEP of the same name) was used in a 2009 episode of the NBC seriesChuck(season 2, episode 18) and the track "Creature Fear" was used in anotherChuckepisode (season 2, episode 21);[35]"Skinny Love" was featured in another episode ofChuck(season 2, episode 3), as well as in the ABC dramaGrey's Anatomy;"The Wolves (Act I and II)" was used in the first season ofUnited States of Tara,the filmThe Place Beyond the Pinesas well as in the final scenes of the filmRust and Bone;"Re:Stacks" was featured in the Fox dramaHouse,as was "Flume" on May 16, 2011; "Re:Stacks" was also used for the closing sequence of theSilent Witnessepisode Death Has No Dominion, and "Woods" was used in the eighth episode ofSkins' third series and appeared on theseries 3soundtrack.[36]

In 2008, Bon Iver designed a T-shirt for theYellow Bird Project,with all profits benefiting the Interval Housewomen's shelterin Toronto, Ontario.[37]In October 2009, Bon Iver first appeared on the cover of the publicationThe Fader,in its 64th issue.[38]Also in 2009, Bon Iver, along withSt. Vincent,contributed the song "Roslyn" to theNew Moonsoundtrack.[39]Bon Iver also contributed "Brackett, WI" to the AIDS benefit albumDark Was the Nightproduced by theRed Hot Organization.

In 2010, Bon Iver collaborated withKanye Weston the track "Lost in the World",which begins with a sample of the Bon Iver track" Woods ". Vernon also contributed vocals to the West tracks"Monster"and"Dark Fantasy",both featured on West's albumMy Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.[9][40]Then, in March 2011, Justin Vernon performed atSXSWwithGOOD Music.This collaboration publicized him to a wider audience.[9]

2011–2012:Bon Iver[edit]

Main article:Bon Iver (album)

Bon Iverwas released on June 17, 2011. On March 23, 2011,Justin VernontoldRolling Stonethat a follow-up ofFor Emma, Forever Agowould be released in December 2011. The album is composed of 10 songs and takes a new musical direction: "I brought in a lot of people to change my voice—not my singing voice, but my role as the author of this band, this project," says Vernon, who hired well-known players likebass saxophonistColin Stetsonand pedal-steel guitaristGreg Leisz."I built the record myself, but I allowed those people to come in and change the scene." The second album is described as an "ambitious musical departure" from the first.[41]Prior to the album's release, Vernon said that each song on the new album represents a place. The song "Perth" was described as a "Civil War-sounding heavy metal song," the song "Minnesota, WI" was described as featuring "finger-picked guitars, double bass drums and distorted bass saxophone," and the closing song "Beth/Rest"would be" horn heavy. "[42]

The album was recorded in a remodeled veterinarian clinic in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, which was bought by Vernon and his brother in 2008. It was converted into April Base Studios, built mainly over the defunct swimming pool attached to the clinic. Vernon's reason for recording in the location was that "[it's] been a wonderful freedom, working in a place we built. It's also only three miles from the house I grew up in, and just ten minutes from the bar where my parents met."[43]

Bon Iver performing in 2011

On April 20, Bon Iver announced details of the release through the official Jagjaguwar and 4AD websites.[44]The artwork for the album was also released, painted by the American artistGregory Euclide.[45]Gregory also released two YouTube videos entitled theMaking of Bon Iver Album Art.[46][47]Over one month before the album release date, the album was accidentally made available for purchase on the iTunes Music Store on May 23. Apple removed the item from the store, but not before a handful of users were able to purchase and download it. There was no comment from Apple, the artist, or his label.[48]However, the lyrics to the album were promptly uploaded to their record site.[49]

In an interview on89.3 The Current,main man Justin Vernon was questioned about current plans for the band and expressed their desire to take a break:

[We're] winding it down. I look at it like a faucet. I have to turn it off and walk away from it because so much of how that music comes together is subconscious or discovering. There's so much attention on the band, it can be distracting at times. I really feel the need to walk away from it while I still care about it. And then if I come back to it—if at all—I'll feel better about it and be renewed or something to do that.[50]

During the last performance of their 2012 tour inDublin'sThe O2,Vernon announced that it was their last performance as a band, "... at least for a while..." At the time, these two events provoked speculation about whether this was a definite end to the band or simply a hiatus. A representative for Bon Iver's label,Jagjaguwar,issued the statement, "They are just going off cycle after two very busy years on this record."[51]

Josh Jackson reviewedBon IverforPaste,saying, "It retains the beautiful melancholy ofFor Emma,but in nearly every way, it's just more. More layered, more diverse, more interesting. He brings in collaborators to do what they do best, but never at the expense of his sound and vision. It treads into new sonic directions without getting lost. "He gave the album a score of nine out of ten.[52]In an unfavorable review, Tim Sendra ofAllMusicwrote, "[Vernon's] style comes off more like sub-Enyawith a beard than a true studio wizard...For Emma, Pt. 2would have been far more satisfying than this overblown debacle. "[53]

In late August 2011, critically acclaimed Englishpost-dubstepmusician and singer-songwriterJames Blakeuploaded a track called "Fall Creek Boys Choir"to his YouTube channel. The track was a collaboration with Bon Iver. It was released as the first single from Blake's EPEnough Thunderand was also included on the deluxe edition of his self-titleddebut album.[54]

On November 30, 2011, the band earned four nominations for the54th Grammy Awards:Best New Artist,Best Alternative Music Albumfor their albumBon Iver,and bothSong of the YearandRecord of the Yearfor"Holocene".[55]On December 15, 2011,PitchforkawardedBon Iverthe number one album of 2011.[56]On February 12, 2012, Bon Iver won the Grammy for Best New Artist.[57]Bon Iver also won the Grammy for Best Alternative Album forBon Iver,beating out Radiohead, Death Cab for Cutie, Foster the People and My Morning Jacket.[9]On February 15, a five-song studio session was released on YouTube, featuring Justin Vernon and Bon Iver drummer Sean Carey performing piano renditions of the tracks. The recording took place atAIR Studio-owned Lyndurst Hall in London, England.

2012–2018: Hiatus,Wish I Was Here,and22, A Million[edit]

Main article:22, A Million

On November 12, 2012, the band announced its intent to take a break from performing after the last event of its 2012 tour in Dublin.[58]Their label asserted that the band had not broken up.

On June 30, 2014, the band released a new song titled "Heavenly Father", which was featured on the soundtrack ofZach Braff's filmWish I Was Here.[59]Bon Iver's song "Woods" was featured in theBluecoats2015 programKinetic Noise,which was awarded a bronze medal at theDrum Corps InternationalWorld Championships.[citation needed]On July 18, 2015, the band played their first show in almost three years at the Eaux Claires Music Festival inEau Clairewhere they debuted two new songs, "666 ʇ" and "89". Originally, both were slated to be on their next album, but only "666 ʇ" made it to the finished record. Unreleased track "89" has been played occasionally since, soon becoming a fan favorite.[60]On November 18, 2015, the band announced a tour of Asia starting early 2016.[citation needed]

On July 22, 2016, a 22-second live stream was broadcast on the band's official Facebook page, accompanied by the caption '#22days'. A short clip of previously unreleased music could be heard in the video, accompanied by an updated profile and cover photo. On August 17, 2016, the band announced that their next album's title would be22, A Million.They also provided a track list of 10 songs and released lyric videos for two songs: "22 (OVER S∞∞N)" and "10 dEATh bREasT". On August 29, 2016, the band released their lyric video for "33" GOD "", the third single from the album.

22, A Millionwas released on September 30, 2016. It was noted by many as a large stylistic shift for the band. One aspect of this shift included a drastic change in instrumentation; on22, A Millionand subsequent releases, Bon Iver often collaborated with a group of saxophonists known asSad Sax of Shit.[61]InPitchfork's review of the album, the publication likened it toRadiohead'sKid A,saying, "Bon Iver's first album in five years takes an unexpected turn toward the strange and experimental. But behind the arranged glitches and processed voices are deeply felt songs about uncertainty."[11]

2018–present:Come Throughshows andI, I[edit]

Main article:I, I

In mid 2018, Bon Iver partnered with TU Dance forCome Through,a series of shows featuring a group of contemporary dancers and during which several new songs were premiered. In late 2018, during an Instagram Live session, frontman Justin Vernon revealed a folder named "BI LP4", containing 13 new songs. He also revealed a snippet of the song "We Maddie Parry" (later shortened to "We" ).

Bon Iver's star on the outside mural ofMinneapolisnightclubFirst Avenue

The band has been honored with a star on the outside mural of theMinneapolisnightclubFirst Avenue,[62]recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue.[63]Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh.[64]

Bon Iver recorded their fourth album inTexasduring February and March 2019.[65][66]On June 2, 2019, Bon Iver debuted two new songs from the upcoming album atAll Points East,a more polished version of the previously played "Hey, Ma"and the new song" U (Man Like) "(which was on the setlist Vernon showed in December and which features guest vocals from American singer-songwriterMoses Sumney,Bruce Hornsby,Elsa Jensen,Jenn Wasner,and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus).[67]At the end of the same concert, Bon Iver advertised the website iCOMMAi, featuring similar cryptic messages as their recent lyric videos.[68]The next day, both songs were released as singles alongside a list of fall tour dates. On July 2, the band released a teaser called "Sincerity is Forever in Season", voiced by Michael Perry and relating every album by the band to a season, with the then-upcoming fourth album being autumn.

A week later, on July 11, the band announced that their forthcoming album,I, I(stylized asi,i), would be released on August 30, 2019. They also released the songs "Jelmore" and "Faith" as the third and fourth singles for the album, respectively. On July 31, the band released a documentary short calledBon Iver: Autumn,featuring Vernon and bandmates discussing theI, Ialbum and the upcomingAutumntour.[69]On August 7, Bon Iver held free worldwide listening parties to preview the new album at over 60 locations around the world.[70]On August 8, starting at 6:00 am EST, the band began to release the previously unreleased album tracks one at a time, every hour on the hour, until 11:00 am EST. The album as a whole was then released on several streaming services, 22 days before it was slated to be officially released. In September 2019, dates for Asian and European tours in 2020 were released.[71][72]

On January 21, 2020, the band announced a reissue of their first EP "Blood Bank", which contains new artwork by the usual collaborator Eric Timothy Carlson as well as both original songs and live versions of each one of them. It was released on March 27. On April 4, 2020, Justin Vernon premiered a new Bon Iver song, "Things Behind Things Behind Things" in "Where We Go From Here", a special event from Bernie Sanders.[73]On April 17, Bon Iver released a brand new song called "PDLIF" (Please Don't Live In Fear), which 100% of the proceeds will go toDirect Relief,a company providing resources during theCOVID-19 pandemic.[74]The song was later sampled byBaby KeemandKendrick Lamarfor their song "The Hillbillies".[75]

On July 23, American singer-songwriterTaylor Swiftannounced that Bon Iver would feature on "Exile"(stylized inall lowercase), the second single from her eighth studio album,Folklore.[76]The song became Bon Iver's first top-ten hit on theBillboardHot 100. On August 5, Bon Iver released "AUATC" (Ate Up All Their Cake) featuring Elsa Jensen, Jenny Lewis,Bruce Springsteen,and Jenn Wasner. The song was accompanied by a press release critiquing capitalism.[77]Swift then announcedEvermore,a surprise follow-up album toFolkloreon December 10, 2020, which also features Bon Iver on the title track.[78]The band recorded the song "Second Nature" for the 2021 filmDon't Look Up.[79]

Bon Iver collaborated with American country starZach Bryanon the title track "Boys of Faith" off Bryan'sBoys of FaithEP. The single charted on theBillboard Hot 100at a peak of number 26.[80]

Live performances[edit]

In live performances,Justin Vernonis joined live bySean Carey(drums, vocals, piano), Michael Noyce (vocals, baritone guitar, guitar, violin) and Matthew McCaughan (bass, drums, vocals). Noyce was Vernon's guitar student during high school.[14]Vernon uses various keyboard instruments during live performances including synthesisers such as a Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 6 and aTeenage Engineering OP-1,while during studio recordings his instruments have included a Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano.[81]

Carey approached Vernon during one of the first Bon Iver shows, telling him he could play and sing all the songs. Thereafter, the two played a number of them together.[82]McCaughan and Vernon met while on tour withindie rockbandThe Rosebudsin May 2007.

From left to right: Noyce, Carey, and Vernon performing atThe Fillmorein 2009

Because of the extensive use of vocal harmony on the songs ofFor Emma, Forever Ago,Vernon was concerned that there would not be enough voices to duplicate the sound of the songs on the album in a live setting. To compensate for this problem in early performances, Vernon passed out lyrics for some songs to the audience to sing along to. In an interview withPitchfork,Vernon described this dilemma. "I don't want to be the guy with an acoustic guitar singing songs, because that's boring for the most part. The song actually needs 80–500 people singing or whatever the vibe is of that room, it needs that fight."[14]

Bon Iver performed atLollapalooza2009. Bon Iver has also performed atAustin City Limits Music Festival,Glastonbury,Coachella,Øyafestivalen,Way Out West,Bonnaroo,Sasquatch!andAll Points Eastamong others.

After the release of Bon Iver's second album, the live performances underwent a great deal of change. With older performances consisting of Vernon playing guitar, while Noyce, Carey, and McCaughan performed on varied instruments, the concerts followingBon Iverinvolved a much larger, full band. The new lineup consisted of the original four musicians, and includedRob Mooseon violin and guitar (Antony and the Johnsons,The National), Mike Lewis on bass (Andrew Bird,Happy Apple), and a horn section including Reginald Pace,Colin Stetson(Tom Waits,Arcade Fire) and C.J. Camerieri (Rufus Wainwright,Sufjan Stevens) as well.[citation needed]On February 2, 2012Sasquatch!announced Bon Iver as a headliner for their 2012 festival.

Bon Iver appeared as the musical guest onSaturday Night Liveon February 4, 2012, where they performed their songs "Holocene"[83]and "Beth/Rest."[84]

During Bon Iver's Asia tour in late February to early March 2016—the first tour since 2012—the live band still consisted of Vernon, Carey, McCaughan and Lewis, in addition to frequent Vernon collaborator Andrew Fitzpatrick (All Tiny Creatures,Volcano Choir) on guitar, synths and vocals; and sisters Emily, Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor, also known as the folk vocal trioThe Staves,whose albumIf I Waswas produced by Vernon.[85][86]

Mini-documentary[edit]

Bon Iver: Autumnis a 12-minute film directed byAndrew Swant,documenting the preparation for Bon Iver's 2019 North American tour to support their fourth album,I, I.The film focuses on Justin Vernon discussing the production of the upcoming live shows, the desire to maintain an intimate feeling despite the fact that they will be playing in larger, arena-sized venues. It previews the motion-tracking technology used in the light show, and the immersive three-dimensional sound design planning.

Band members[edit]

Current line-up[edit]

  • Justin Vernon– vocals, synths, op-1, guitar (2006-present)
  • Sean Carey– drums, keyboards, vocals (2007-present)
  • Matthew McCaughan – drums, vocals (2007-present)
  • Andrew Fitzpatrick – guitar, keyboards, samplers, vocals (2015-present)
  • Mike Lewis– vocals, saxophone, bass, synth-bass (2011-present)
  • Jenn Wasner– guitar, keyboards, vocals (2019-present)

Touring members[edit]

Discography[edit]

Main article:Bon Iver discography

Awards[edit]

Bon Iver awards and nominations
Totals[a]
Wins2
Nominations13
Note
  1. ^Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

AMFT Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2016 22, A Million Best Folk Album Won [87]
"22 (OVER S∞∞N)" Best Folk Song Won
Best Folk Performance Won

Grammy Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 "Holocene" Record of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
Bon Iver Best New Artist Won
Bon Iver Best Alternative Music Album Won
2017 22, A Million Nominated
2020 I, I Nominated
Album of the Year Nominated
"Hey, Ma" Record of the Year Nominated
2021 "Exile" Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Nominated
2022 evermore Album of the Year Nominated

Brit Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 Bon Iver International Breakthrough Act Nominated
International Male Solo Artist Nominated
2017 Nominated

MTV Video Music Awards Japan

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 "Holocene" Best Rock Video Nominated

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