Bon Iver, the project led by Justin Vernon, has teased the release of a brand-new single titled 'S P E Y S I D E' scheduled for this Friday, September 20. Earlier this month, the band initiated excitement with a black-and-white video showcasing Vernon dressed in a Western-style shirt paired with a wide-brimmed hat. This teaser directed fans to boniver.org and included the name of the band's record label, Jagjaguwar.
In subsequent posts on social media, the project shared a brief instrumental clip and a monochrome image of ominous clouds, suggesting a change in tone. The upcoming track features folky elements and acoustic guitar interlaced with Vernon's unique vocals. The lyrics for 'S P E Y S I D E' offer a glimpse into the song's themes, exploring feelings of regret and personal reflection:
I know now that I can't make good
How I wish I could
Go back and put
Me where you stood
Fans can pre-order the single through various platforms available here.
This announcement follows Bon Iver's last studio album 'i, i', released over five years ago in 2019. No additional details regarding a full album or an extended collection have been disclosed as of yet. However, fans have the option to sign up for email updates on future releases.
Bon Iver has remained active over the past years, collaborating with notable artists such as Taylor Swift, contributing to her albums 'Folklore' and 'Evermore', and appearing alongside The National on the track 'Weird Goodbyes'.
For ongoing updates, fans can follow Bon Iver's journey through their official channels.