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

The Best of Asia at SXSW Music

"...pensive piano backdrop that will perk the ears of Bon Iver fans. Thanks to her signing with Universal Music..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

ACL Review: James Vincent McMorrow

The Celtic Bon Iver

"...trajectory now mirrors Justin Vernon’s. McMorrow is the Celtic Bon Iver...."

Oct. 14, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Performa / Dance's Midsummer Offerings

The three dances in this mixed program all turned on the difficulty of making connections

"...pointed, through the electronic forest and cyborg vocals of Bon Iver. From the silky flow surfaced Oren Porterfield, her..."

June 30, 2017 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

SXSW Music: Must-See EDM

Dance your ass off to these 11 EDM acts

"...full-length debut Voli­tion garnered comparisons to Sigur Rós and Bon Iver...."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Wednesday Showcases

"...Pakistan 8pm, Victorian Room at the Driskill With a diverse lineup befitting a diverse nation, SXSW's first-ever showcase of..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

ACL Music Fest 2014 Saturday Reviews

"...follow-up signals the birth of separate-but-equal lives. Co-produced by Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, Sand+Silence is all forward progress, from..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Playback: Forty Nights

Forty nights of live music? Piece of cake.

"...My car's fared no better. Someone smashed into the driver's side during a show and fled...."

July 11, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Knockout: Jay Z & Kanye West

Rap duo scheduled for Austin Music Hall on Wednesday

"...to play the Seaholm Power Plant alongside Mos Def, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Pusha T, and more in what..."

March 10, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Chieftains Chief Paddy Moloney

On why Dublin’s trad masters didn’t become the Beatles

"...hearth, because Dublin’s beloved trad Irish music act plays Riverbend Center tonight...."

Feb. 26, 2014 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Playback: ACL Fest – Can't Stop the Music

ACL Fest met both supply and demand. Mostly.

"...Stone Age frontman Josh Homme guesting with Arctic Monkeys; Bon Iver's Justin Vernon playing lead guitar for recent production..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ACL Live Shot: The Shouting Matches

Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and friends go Southern rock

"...By virtue of the fact that he’s responsible for Bon Iver, Justin Vernon is a musical genius and everyone..."

Oct. 6, 2013 Music Post by Melanie Haupt

ACL Live Shot: Pacha Massive, Blind Boys of Alabama, JD McPherson, and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

An afternoon in the Gospel Tent no one could follow

"...the Blind Boys shimmered in matching silver suits while delivering a masterful set of traditional spirituals, covers, and a..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Blind Boys of Alabama

"...in a snow-covered Wisconsin cabin with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver for I'll Find a Way. Vernon hand-picked the..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

What is Proper Nang? Austin’s Teen Beat

The next generation weighs in on what’s hip in the ATX

"...Aerosmith, Hoodie Allen, Alpha Rev, Azealia Banks, Ryan Beatty, Bon Iver, the Boxer Rebellion, Bright Light Social Hour, Camera..."

Aug. 6, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

SXSW Thursday Showcases

"...the market on weed-fed power rock, celebrating its 10th anniversary at SXSW this year with a diverse lineup highlighting..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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