Putting pen to paper on the debut record by Bear’s Den comes naturally, as my introduction to them was during an amazing little festival in London. A band that replicates their sound perfectly live (and some more) they have delivered Islands, which is a fulfilling, multidimensional record resonating all things folk pop. The opening number has the distinct […]
Words by Clancy Gibson I was talking to my housemate before I left for the show on Wednesday night at the Metro Theatre. ” Ásgeir ?” my housemate questioned, “I haven’t heard of him, what he like?” I racked my musical memory bank for something reflecting his sound. I replied by saying, “It’s a little […]
Words by Sam Weston There’s something strangely nondescript about James Vincent McMorrow, his band and the way they go about things. McMorrow is the kind of person you can see play for an hour and a half and then immediately forget what he looks like, other than that finely cultivated beard. He epitomises understated, keeping […]
My issue is that if Justin Vernon doesn’t sleep he’ll die, and nobody wants that. That said, I’m kind of thankful for his insatiable work ethic (and his beard). Vernon has been particularly active outside of Bon Iver and this year alone he’s featured heavily in Kanye West’s Yeezus, fronted blues band The Shouting Matches […]
Ever wished someone would bring back oldschool badass blues rock? Well Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon is doing just that with his side project The Shouting Matches. Teaming up with Phil Cook (Megafaun, DeYarmond Edison) and Brian Moen (Peter Wolf Crier), Vernon has channeled his country side to produce the debut album Grownass man. The sexy slow black […]
Arguably one of the greatest compilations of music ever created, (I will argue this) ‘Somebody’s Porridge’ is the first instalment of what hopes to be a long-running series of curated playlists.
Set Sail perform Bon Iver’s “Calgary”, live in Teufelsberg, Berlin.
The ethereal sounds of Bon Iver’s latest single “Calgary”, taken from the bands self titled second album, are translated into an imaginatively reflective music video. Bon Iver “Flume” acoustic
Weekly Playlist 61 features Wild Beasts, Lunch Tapes, Herman Dune, The Vaccines, Bon Iver, Tin Can Radio and Friendly Fires.