Bon Iver 2017

[FloorFiller]

Mentioned this in the new music thread but thought it might go a bit more noticed here - Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner's new album as Big Red Machine is out today and everybody should give it a listen. Probably could've just been released as the next Bon Iver album really, and I mean that in the best possible way. Think it's fantastic. 

[nikkic]

31 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Mentioned this in the new music thread but thought it might go a bit more noticed here - Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner's new album as Big Red Machine is out today and everybody should give it a listen. Probably could've just been released as the next Bon Iver album really, and I mean that in the best possible way. Think it's fantastic. 

Agreed. It’s fantastic. Although I’d already listened to half of it with the singles that had been released. 

[Zoo Music Girl]

1 minute ago, nikkic said:

Agreed. It’s fantastic. Although I’d already listened to half of it with the singles that had been released. 

Didn't even know about this! Thanks guys 

[scatteredscreens]

The track OMDB is complete shit though.

[FloorFiller]

33 minutes ago, James96 said:

The track OMDB is complete shit though.

How so? I haven't been paying much attention to track titles/what song was currently playing but even at eight minutes long I didn't notice this song bringing a lull mid-album or anything, and on repeat listens it still sounds fine to me. 

[scatteredscreens]

13 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

How so? I haven't been paying much attention to track titles/what song was currently playing but even at eight minutes long I didn't notice this song bringing a lull mid-album or anything, and on repeat listens it still sounds fine to me. 

I think JVs vocals are some of his worst and the track feels like such a drag. I loved most of the tracks released before though. And People's Lullaby is great.

Edited August 31, 2018 by James96

[jyoung]

Love it! What's the touring schedule like for The National and Bon Iver next year? Would love to see this little side project on a dark night at West Holts!

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

I wasn’t aware of this project until I just saw these posts, will be giving it a listen on the bus into work this morning. 

[1986]

https://news.avclub.com/bon-iver-is-not-happy-about-his-guest-appearance-on-emi-1828750768

 

What are peoples thoughts on this? I think Vernon has done well to distance himself from it. I've listened to the track and its pretty shit, but even sadder is Em still churning out diss tracks at 45 using some of the language he does.

[The Clearest Blue]

Absolutely love the Big Red Machine album, what a cracker, haven’t fallen for an album that quickly in a while!

[basquille]

On 9/2/2018 at 11:04 AM, jyoung said:

Love it! What's the touring schedule like for The National and Bon Iver next year? Would love to see this little side project on a dark night at West Holts!

Bon Iver doesn't typically plan tours more than a few months ahead.. at the minute, their only dates is a few around Europe next month.

Was gutted they didn't play last year so caught them in the Event Apollo earlier this year.. got Bon Iver in full and the majority of 22AM (as below). Was absolutely incredible!

Hoping they make an appearance on The Farm next year though alright.

PS - loving BRM also.

[Zoo Music Girl]

4 minutes ago, basquille said:

Bon Iver doesn't typically plan tours more than a few months ahead.. at the minute, their only dates is a few around Europe next month.

Was gutted they didn't play last year so caught them in the Event Apollo earlier this year.. got Bon Iver in full and the majority of 22AM (as below). Was absolutely incredible!

Hoping they make an appearance on The Farm next year though alright.

PS - loving BRM also.

I was at this and had a good old cry to the first half. Was absolutely magical.

They did plan a tour quite far in advance for the one that was cancelled the year before, didn't they? Remember getting those tickets well in advance. But then it was cancelled, so...

Not listened to Big Red Machine yet, but I have a copy and looking forward to doing so shortly!

[jyoung]

https://setify.co/s/53ee6771

I was at this date and Holocene - Woods - The Wolves was a killer at the end.

Edited September 5, 2018 by jyoung

[jyoung]

I know the NOS Alive and Northside dates have been mentioned on here but they're headlining Bergenfest as well which throws up further hope.

• Northside 6 - 8 Jun
• Bergenfest 12 - 15 Jun
• NOS Alive 11 - 13 Jul

As far as I can tell, all sets are headline. I can't imagine that stopping a headline set on the Other Stage though?

[TomViolence]

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[zero000]

Other stage headliner? Pyramid sub? Difficult to place.

[Zoo Music Girl]

Too big for Park? I think that's where I'd really like to see them tbh, but I'd be happy with anywhere.

[jyoung]

Just now, Zoo Music Girl said:

Too big for Park? I think that's where I'd really like to see them tbh, but I'd be happy with anywhere.

For me, West Holts is the perfect one. The sound there is lovely. I agree Other Stage is most likely though.

[Zoo Music Girl]

4 minutes ago, jyoung said:

For me, West Holts is the perfect one. The sound there is lovely. I agree Other Stage is most likely though.

West Holts would be the dream but doesn't seem quite right genre-wise. Park I think is bang on for the type of music, but not sure about size.

[jyoung]

3 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

West Holts would be the dream but doesn't seem quite right genre-wise. Park I think is bang on for the type of music, but not sure about size.

Very true. The Park is actually my favourite area of the festival so I certainly wouldn't be complaining but I can imagine it getting quite cramped. I like that West Holts has the screens now which could magnify some crazy stage/ lighting design for us all to gawp at. Also, Justin turned up for James Blake's WH headline set; maybe I'm still vibing off that because it was so great.

Edited October 31, 2018 by jyoung

[ourkid1984]

Bon Iver on the Park could surely only happen if it's on a night when a huge act is headlining the Pyramid. 

 

[kingcrawler]

Bon Iver headlined the Park in 2009 didn't they? Far too big for that now. I reckon Pyramid sub but I'd much rather they were an Other stage headliner.

[jyoung]

Needs to be in the dark imo. I know people throw that comment around a lot but the way 22, A Million is performed cries out for total darkness.

[the wonderwhy]

2 hours ago, jyoung said:

I know the NOS Alive and Northside dates have been mentioned on here but they're headlining Bergenfest as well which throws up further hope.

• Northside 6 - 8 Jun
• Bergenfest 12 - 15 Jun
• NOS Alive 11 - 13 Jul

As far as I can tell, all sets are headline. I can't imagine that stopping a headline set on the Other Stage though?

Not clear whether NOS is or not. I think it probably could be, at least as a co-head, but it wasn’t specified in the presser. 

A good indication would be a Werchter announcement. 

[nikkic]

Got to be Other headliner, they sold out 7 nights at The Apollo!