Posted in music on May 16, 2011

Bon Iver

Bon Iver, who is going to appear on Fallon on 5/23, released the first track from 'Bon Iver.' Stream or download it below...

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Bon Iver has released "Calgary," the first single from new album 'Bon Iver' (6/21), as a streaming/downloadable MP3 following a string of select worldwide radio premieres today. Get the embed code for the track here: http://bit.ly/kNwwKa

"Calgary" is also available instantly with all pre-order packages of 'Bon Iver' through Jagjaguwar mail order. Pre-order bundle options include the "Calgary" 12" (7/5) and the complete Bon Iver catalog on CD and LP, as well as new t-shirts and posters.

Tickets recently went on sale for Bon Iver's upcoming show at United Palace which is part of a bigger tour.

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Comments (15)

Wow, that's actually really great. Not even a fan here

Posted by Anonymous | May 16, 2011 3:18 PM

Wow ... serious 80's influence. Till about half way through. LOVE the high hat ending.

Can't wait for the live shows. I like this song.

Posted by Burg | May 16, 2011 3:28 PM

positivity!! i like it!


great track!

Posted by Anonymous | May 16, 2011 3:38 PM

if you dont have something mean to say, dont say anything at all. (apparently)

Posted by Anonymous | May 16, 2011 4:19 PM

this song's gonna sound like he's singing it from inside a toilet bowl in a bushwick loft when he plays prospect park.

Posted by Anonymous | May 16, 2011 4:57 PM

love it! so excited for this album!!!

Posted by Anonymous | May 16, 2011 5:00 PM

Wow, Peter Gabriel much?

Posted by Anonymous | May 16, 2011 6:08 PM

"love the hi-hat ending"

What ending? A fucking hi-hat being hit?

Tell me when Andy from Parks and Rec is done being a rockstar

Posted by Anonymous | May 16, 2011 9:17 PM

^douche

Posted by Anonymous | May 16, 2011 10:20 PM

fucking beautiful

Posted by Anonymous | May 17, 2011 1:22 AM

'a fucking hi-hat being hit' HA

Posted by Anonymous | May 17, 2011 3:42 AM

"love the hi-hat ending"

"What ending? A fucking hi-hat being hit?"

I appreciate your interest in my opinion about the ending and will explain:

I liked the ending (yes, sparse ...minimal hit hat hits that fade to outro) because I wasn't expecting it. The rest of the song moves to various places (sonically) so for the tune to sort of whisper away was unexpected and beautiful ...to me. Sometimes less is more in my opinion and he did a lot with "a fucking high hat being hit"

But hey that's just me.

Now I know where I heard those keyboard sounds before (hate to admit it) ...those are the Van Halen 5150 "is this love" keyboard settings ...or damn close to it.

Posted by Burg | May 17, 2011 9:07 AM

Sounds like Coldplay. Didn't know you guys liked Coldplay.

Posted by Anonymous | May 17, 2011 9:30 AM

it really isn't that far off from coldplay although a lot less corny.

Posted by Anonymous | May 17, 2011 9:38 AM

Interesting title...I don't think he's been to Calgary. Wish he would though

Posted by Anonymous | May 17, 2011 10:29 AM

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