Bon Iver’s Avalanche of Sound

Lyrical punch amid aural chaos proves maddening and mesmerizing

"...Justin Vernon. 22, A Million, his third LP as Bon Iver, polarized fans by drenching his high trill in..."

Jan. 21, 2018 Music Post by Doug Freeman

License & Registration: Bon Iver

Bon Iver hits the small screen

"...Case in point: Bon Iver. Justin Vernon's brilliant debut album, For Emma, Forever..."

May 30, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

For Emma

Bon Iver brings back the slow jam at the Long Center

"...2007 debut For Emma, Forever Ago, Justin Vernon introduced Bon Iver as a hinterlands poet, locked in winter contemplation..."

Sept. 14, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

'And Then the Feeling Fades Away/ But You Sort of Wish It Would Have Stayed'

The New York Times' Books blog, Paper Cuts, has a recurring thread called "Living With Music," in which authors write about their perfect playlists.

"...the site because, after months of not listening to Bon Iver at all, I suddenly had to watch everything..."

June 11, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

ACL Festival Aftershows

You know the drill…

"...While there are some big stages to fill (Bon Iver at the Paramount and Ghostland Observatory at Stubb’s,..."

Aug. 19, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Bon Iver

"...Bon IverBon Iver, Bon Iver (Jagjaguwar)..."

June 24, 2011 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Bon Iver

Thursday

"...Bon IverFor Emma, Forever Ago (Jagjaguwar)..."

March 14, 2008 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

Top 10 National

Despite Austin's musical omnipresence, some national albums merited rating

"...9) Bahamas, Pink Strat (Universal Republic)..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Music Feature

Bon Iver

"...Bon IverOct. 3, Zilker Park..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Messin' With Texas and Wisconsin Boys

SXSW highlights from Shut Up

"...NPR show and his Eau Claire, Wisc., live threepiece, Bon Iver, at Mohawk (Bon Iver is Vernon solo on..."

March 21, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

Playback: ACL Arrives and So Does Aaron Behrens' New Band

ACL arrives

"...duo Ghostland Observatory, Behrens trotted across massive platforms at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Coachella, and ACL in 2006, 2007, and 2009,..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

A walk on the wild side of SXSW 2008

"...rendition of "Walk on the Wild Side" at the universally reviled Fader party. The iconic Velvet Underground pioneer was..."

March 21, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

ACL Music Fest 2013 Saturday Listings

Blurbing Saturday ACL

"...is a mystery. Major talk show appearances, tours with Bon Jovi and the Who (twice), and a near-constant road..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature

KLRU Turns 50, Throws a Weeklong Party

Bon Iver, Yul Kwon, and GPS-free directions to Sesame Street

"...Traditionally, gold is good gifting for a 50th anniversary, but cheeky KLRU went and gave its viewership a..."

April 21, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Friday Sleepers

"...translate to the stage, where Musarra once broke his collarbone after entangling himself in the mic cord. – Chase..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...of the Galaxy, with the chance to interpret both Redbone and David Bowie. Get your popcorn ready.   –..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Briscoe’s Youthful Americana-Pop Gains Traction

Could this guitar-banjo-sax duo be on a Black Pumas trajectory?

"...Kelly, and Zach Bryan amid touring to fests like Bonnaroo...."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Amber Williams

A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies

For loved ones in the good fight and those you’ve yet to indoctrinate

"...all the heat you need to hole up like Bon Iver and write your next indie album. And if..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

Sudan Archives, Ben Kweller, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

Texans Angel White, Blakchyl stood out under an annular eclipse

"...a leonine pose in throwing stares and glares while delivering a manifesto on romantic liberation and feminine self-possession. “Sometimes..."

Oct. 15, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Review: Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed the Sound of American Music by Philip Watson

A deep read into one of America’s most versatile guitarists

"...Perhaps Bon Iver's Justin Vernon provides the most insightful description of..."

June 10, 2022 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A couple of mini-festivals, Progger, Blk Ops, Mama Duke, and more live music to see

"...Bank Tower. Best of all, it's free. – Michael Toland Bon IverMoody Amphitheater, Friday 1 and Saturday 2..."

April 1, 2022 Music Column by Chad Swiatecki

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Friday

Seventies funk GOATs, queer nu metal, and so much more

"...mysticism of “For Baby Ooh” and the spirited breakbeat bonanza - and crowd favorite - “Bra.”..."

March 19, 2022 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Best Nonprofit: Diversity & Wellness in Action (DAWA)..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Glasshealer Covers Björk

“Unison” remake reveals new side of ATX experimentalists

"...Count Bon Iver and Radiohead among those who’ve pulled it off,..."

Sept. 28, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Checking In: Mike & the Moonpies Begin Assembling Home Recording Rigs

Lead cowpoke Mike Harmeier: “Nice being home for this length of time”

"...to a mix of War on Drugs, Van Morrison, Bon Iver, Ray Lamontagne, and some Springsteen. Things the whole..."

April 5, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Austin Bands for Bernie

Bands turn out for Bernie Sanders, plus a dive into the SXSW rumor mill and an expanded lineup for the Austin Music Awards

"...of prominent acts backing Sanders at his rallies, including Bon Iver, the Strokes, and Vampire Weekend. Indie rock takeoff..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Plan Your Psychedelic Weekend With These Levitation Picks

Nearly two-dozen choices ranging from the Flaming Lips to Elephant Stone

"...Eyes add gasoline. Sabrina Ellis/Har Mar Superstar collaboration Heart Bones caps it off. – Michael Toland..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Can't-Miss Acts for Sunday at ACL Music Festival

Including three weekend-two-only performers

"...Man tracks his history on "Soprano," merging intense rhythmic delivery, bouncy beats, and warped electronic production as Duckwrth. Star-studded..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Music Feature

ACL Live Review: Bruce Hornsby

Piano great and his Noisemakers put on a spellbinding set

"...the set to his recent work with Vernon for Bon Iver’s “Man (U Like).”..."

Oct. 7, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

10 Can't-Miss Acts for Sunday at ACL Music Festival

And concluding the first weekend ...

"...Man tracks his history on "Soprano," merging intense rhythmic delivery, bouncy beats, and warped electronic production as Duckwrth. Star-studded..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature

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