Picture this: You’re home after a long workday, the sun has just set, light rain is falling outside, the temperature is a little cooler than it has been during an unusually hot summer season, and you’re ready to chill.
Easing into an evening like this means putting aside all the day’s noise, cracking open a window to let in a little breeze, and lounging in a cozy spot with a light pour and a bite. And to set things off right, you start that Bon Iver playlist with all those melodic, laidback vibes.
If you’re feeling like “oh yes,” you already know. So stop reading now and go do that. Thank me later.
Now, you may have noticed that people are talking about Bon Iver a lot right now. They’re curious about the band’s music, their story, and most of all, wondering how to pronounce “Bon Iver”—it sounds like BONE ee-VAIR, in case you’re in that latter camp. The reason for the interest is that the band’s hometown is having a moment, and Bon Iver is being celebrated too.
I could go on about the band and their backstory, but you’re here for the music, right? Besides, I dropped an amazing interview video that tells you all you’ll want to know about the crew. So enough with these words—kick back and listen to a few Bon Iver songs on repeat.
Blindsided
One of the standout tracks from Bon Iver’s debut album, which was famously recorded by Justin Vernon in a remote cabin in Wisconsin.
Holocene
“Holocene” is a brilliant deeply reflective and atmospheric song that contemplates the smallness of human existence in the vastness of the universe.
PDLIF
“PDLIF” is a comforting and hopeful song meant to uplift spirits during challenging times. The song’s title, “Please Don’t Live in Fear,” conveys a message of resilience and support.
