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Bon Iver is an American folk-Indie band from Wisconsin that was founded by singer and songwriter Justin Vernon in 2007.

Bon Iver’s newest album drops today and their second album called “Bon Iver,” explores a different sound, style and feel from their previous works. The band’s indie-alternative music style calls for a lot of angelic vocals and instruments. Though they are an indie rock band, Justin has been in touch with the hip-hop side of music. 

When he’s not making music with Kanye West, he’s balling with him. Bon Iver was featured on six tracks in Kanye West‘s most recent album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” including the hit single “Monster,” which also featured Jay-ZNicki Minaj and Rick Ross.

VIDEO: Bon Iver Takes Us To “Calgary” 

All throughout high school and college, Justin spent most of his time playing in indie-rock bands, which he founded in his hometown of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Both bands, Mount Vernon and DeYarmond Edison, were named after Justin’s own moniker: DeYarmond Edison is the singer’s middle name! 

Justin escaped the boondocks of Eau Claire for Raleigh, North Carolina. After a break-up with the band and his girlfriend, Justin retreated back to Wisconsin to start fresh. 

So far, Bon Iver has released “For Emma, Forever Ago” in 2008, which Justin apparently recorded for three months in an empty cabin in Wisconsin. Seems like Bon Iver is a one-man band, but it’s not. The other band members are Michael Noyce, Sean Carey, and Matthew McCaughan. 

The band’s music is both unique and comforting, a swirling combination of gorgeous instrumentation, metaphorical, yet emotional lyrics and superb vocals courtesy of Justin’s raspy and full, yet delicate voice. 

If you haven’t heard of Bon Iver, then you’re missing out!

For more Bon Iver music, click here and don’t forget to cop their new record, in stores today. 

Click to see pictures of Bon Iver in the next few pages below!

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Bon Iver, the band.

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Lead singer Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.

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Lead singer Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.

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Lead singer Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.

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Lead singer Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.

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Lead singer Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.

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Lead singer Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.