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Bon Iver's future is uncertain as Justin Vernon admits he wants to "walk away from it"

London Newsdesk — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:40:11 +0100

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon has admitted that he is "winding down" his music career as he feels the attention is too focused on the band rather than the songs.

He told Minnesota Public Radio station 89.3 The Current's Local Show that the future of Bon Iver is uncertain and he wants to be able to "walk away from it" with no bad feelings:

"Winding it down. I look at it like a faucet. I have to turn it off and walk away from it because so much of how that music comes together is subconscious or discovering."

"There’s so much attention on the band, it can be distracting at times. I really feel the need to walk away from it while I still care about it. And then if I come back to it – if at all – I'll feel better about it and be renewed or something to do that."

Watch Bon Iver perform 'I Can't Make You Love Me' below:

Bon Iver and James Blake set to collaborate

London Newsdesk — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:33:23 +0100

Bon Iver and James Blake are set to collaborate on a new project entitled ‘Fall Creek Boys Choir’.

Blake announced the news on his Twitter account, though no more details about what kind of project the duo will undertake has been released.

The tweet simply reads: “24th August 2011 – James Blake & Bon Iver 'Fall Creek Boys Choir’”.

However, Fall Creek is the name of the town in which Justin Vernon of Bon Iver owns a studio.

Bon Iver recently the music video for new single 'Holocene'. The video was shot on location in Iceland and was directed by Nabil Elderkin.

Says Elderkin of the video: "That place is the most magical place in the world, it looked like Mars to me, so I always wanted to shoot there.” The 12” version of the single is released on September 5.

Bon Iver are set to embark on their biggest sold-out UK tour this October.

Watch the video for 'Holocene' here:

Bon Iver honoured with special day in the US

London Newsdesk — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:30:12 +0100

Bon Iver have been given the honour of their own day today (July 22) in the U.S.

Justin Vernon and his crew will be given the key to the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin by Mayor Tom Barrett before the start of their international tour tonight.

Frontman Vernon recorded his debut offering, ‘For Emma, Forever Ago’, in an isolated cabin in Milwaukee back in July 2007 and they have since followed-up with this year’s self-titled ‘Bon Iver’ album.

The Mayor’s proclamation reads: "Bon Iver's music embraces Justin Vernon's Wisconsin heritage, as he has become an international ambassador for both Milwaukee and Wisconsin, while they travel across the world playing music and interact with national media."

"The City of Milwaukee joins supporting fans to enjoy the entertaining performance of Bon Iver and commends the band for their musical accomplishments.”

Watch Bon Iver’s video for ‘Calgary’, which features on their latest self-titled record, here: