Bon Iver 4AD/Jagjaguwar Session

Since the hype of the Grammy's and Bon Iver's enviable win of "best new artist" my passion for Bon Iver and Justin Vernon has faltered slightly. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2011 Bon Iver, Bon Iver release however I just never felt the same way about the album as I did about the debut For Emma, Forever Ago. But then, I saw today's release of the 4AD/Jagjaguwar session and my feelings have change as it exactly what I have been waiting for. The session that features Justin Vernon and Sean Carey of Bon Iver playing with nothing more then two pianos and their voices "Hinnom, TX", "Wash" and "Beth/Rest" from Bon Iver, Bon Iver. As well as "Babys" from the Blood Bank EP and a cover of Bonnie Raitt's "Can't Make You Love Me". Enjoy!

 - Spence 

Bon Iver Album Details

As promised, here are more details on the upcoming Bon Iver album. The extremely anticipated follow up to For Emma, Forever is self titled (artwork above) and will be released June 21st via Jagjaguwar. Check out the track list below, which includes a track called "Calgary" (for you that don't know, Calgary is the city that Bryce and I are from). I'm very interested to hear what it is about and if means Calgary may be seeing a tour date. Anyway, here the tracks and stay tuned for more details such as singles and tour dates as they become available.

01 Perth
02 Minnesota, WI
03 Holocene
04 Towers
05 Michicant
06 Hinnom, TX
07 Wash.
08 Calgary
09 Lisbon, OH
10 Beth/Rest

- Spence

Must Watch: New Bon Iver Album Teaser

Justin Vernon and the boys behind Bon Iver are gearing up to release their new album this summer, and after their debut effort For Emma, Forever Ago, this is definitely out most anticipated album of the year here a Blue Sloth. Released today was a 50 second teaser video for the new album, check it out and see what you think. It's not much to go off of but so far, sounds good!

Untitled from Bon Iver on Vimeo.

- Spence