The story behind the transformation from everyday Wisconsinite Justin Vernon to indie folk powerhouse Bon Iver is well told. His self-imposed isolation in a cabin one winter following the dual breakup of his band and his girlfriend resulted in the haunting debut album For Emma, Forever Ago. The tastemakers immediately swooned and the public soon followed. His now bursting fan populace included Kanye West, who decided to add him to a couple of songs on his magnum opus My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. His self-titled followup is set for release June 21 on Jagjagawar but the first listen is available below.
The new track "Calgary" is a fresh take on the Bon Iver sound. His fragile falsetto is intact, but the addition of moody synth summates his established folk sound and annexes into a comfortable cross-genre. Also involved here is a satisfyingly emotive squall midway through, revealing a new confidence in song structure. Grab the track below with an email submission or just grab it for free here.
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