August 18, 2009
bon iver
you know julie, the call center supervisor who was just profiled here yesterday...
well, she was kind enough to write up a little something about one of her favorite musicians, bon iver...
read on, and enjoy.
"Like a quick shot of brandy warming your belly on a cold winter day, Bon Iver sparks a fire in the pit of your stomach and works his way out. His music is layered and reflective, his story-telling frank and selfless. I first found out about him when reading about “Blood Bank”, his latest EP. It was recorded in a remote cabin in Wisconsin, Iver’s home state. The EP is a follow-up to his full length, “For Emma, Forever Ago” which was released in 2008 to much acclaim. Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) is building momentum in the US indie charts thanks to a rigorous tour schedule and rave reviews from respected critics.
His music evokes the crisp winter air along with the silence you encounter when you step outside after a brutal snowstorm. He is a single snow flake falling from a white sky, a single voice touching your soul. I encourage everyone to take a listen to Blood Bank and let it captivate you as it did me."
Comments
LOVE BON IVER! I got addicted because they had one of his songs playing on one of my favorite TV shows, Chuck (I'm letting my geekiness show, I know) and it got stuck in my head....a week later when I still found myself singing it, I looked it up....Creature Fear on "For Emma, Forever Ago." Absolutely beautiful! Bought the whole CD and am so glad I did. I'll have to check out this new EP....I'm sure it'll be great too.
Posted by Shan <>< on August 18, 2009 4:23 PM
skinny love
Posted by B on August 18, 2009 10:47 PM
Bon Iver is amazing. I saw him at Johnny Brenda's as an opening act (for Black Mountain), and he blew me out of the water. Ever since, I've been hooked.
Loved this guest spot--do you often collaborate with other bloggers? If so, I'd surely be interested!
xo
Jean
Posted by Jean on September 28, 2009 9:51 AM