Bon Iver Back Again?

19th February 2009

This post was written by Benji

Say it like a Frenchman: Bon EE-VER. In a strange confluence of musical exposure, I’ve come across two releases from Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. One is a new EP entitle The Myspace Transmissions, a mellower and less intense take on 4 songs from For Emma, Forever Ago. “Blindsided” is lovingly adorned with Vernon’s patience and delicate guitar plucking, making this song as dreamy as a Dove Ice Cream Bar (man those are so good!). “For Emma” is an abridged, more instrument heavy take on the original, but delightful nonetheless.

The second EP I’ve come across was released in 2006 by Justin Vernon under his own name. Apparently titled Hazletons, this EP shows the beginning of Bon Iver’s sound. Apparently, Vernon packaged 100 copies of this record in Raleigh, NC in long paper sleeves with various nature photos. The lilting vocals, the emotive instrumentation, the evocative aura–it’s all here, perhaps a little unrefined. The true highlight is the title track “Hazleton”, so be sure to check that out.

Get The Myspace Transmissions here for free.

Listen to “Hazleton”

Listen to “Blindsided“

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