Bonnie Bear?

Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon has made a lot of headline following the Grammys, and for good reason. His speech had a "fuck you" tone to it, but I thought it was great that he acknowledged the many, many bands who never made it to the prestigious awards ceremony.

Here's a performance from Vernon and Bon Iver's Sean Carey, recorded at London's AIR Studios back in 2011, and features a cover of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me".

You don't have to be a Bon Iver/Vernon fan, but give the man props. This is pretty amazing:

Even Indie Rockers Exercise

When it comes to working out, I procrastinate as much as the next guy, but I make time for it. I went from playing baseball in college and working out at least six days a week, to working out three times a week if I'm lucky. Well, come to find out, Bon Iver lead singer and guitarist Justin Vernon makes time for it as well, even between touring, chillin with Kanye and playing the role as Americas indie heartthrob.

Gotta love Justin's quote:

"The word 'workout' just sorta sucks. It doesn't make you feel good and it's sort of, like ...dorky."

On the road DVD Trailer from Rogcity Fitness on Vimeo.

As far as technique is concerned, the boys have some work; and Justin - please keep your shirt on. In all seriousness, though: above all pills, diets or remedies that claim to make you "feel better", exercise works every time.

- J

Stream the new Bon Iver album!

No one knows how to label Bon Iver anymore. Lead singer Justin Vernon was once considered an indie-folk singer, but maybe it's indie-pop now that he's graced the cover of Billboard magazine and is collaborating with Kanye West? Anyway, you can still stream Bon Iver's new album "Bon Iver, Bon Iver" in its entirety for a limited time at NPR.org/music. Its a nice collection of tunes. many named after cities or states (Calgary, Wash., Perth, ect.), that often drift off into ambient jams that add to the solidarity and deep expression of the record. It's good stuff, enjoy.

- J

Bon Iver, Bon Iver

Exciting news today as I've learned Bon Iver will release their sophomore album, self-titled "Bon Iver, Bon Iver," on June 21. My wishes have been fulfilled as all my favs are releasing new stuff this summer: My Morning Jacket, Fruit Bats, Vetiver, Fleet Foxes, the Beasties!, and, now, Bon Iver.

Track listing for Bon Iver, Bon Iver

A.
Perth
Minnesota, WI
Holocene
Towers
Michicant

B.
Hinnom, TX
Wash.
Calgary
Lisbon, OH
Beth/Rest


Listen on ...

- J

Fleet Foxes New Album

Just an open call to Fleet Foxes to please release a new album soon. How long must I wait? That goes for you too, Justin Vernon ...