Bon Iver
Flock of Dimes' Jenn Wasner: 'I became incredibly adept at outrunning myself'
The US indie star who has played with Bon Iver, Sharon Van Etten and more is confronting emotional blindspots on her stirringly brilliant new album
Laura Snapes
06, Apr, 2021 @1:21 PM
Taylor Swift: Evermore – rich alt-rock and richer character studies
Not content with releasing one of 2020’s most acclaimed albums, Swift returns for round two
Alexis Petridis
11, Dec, 2020 @5:00 AM
Cottage industry: the enduring power of the ‘cabin in the woods’ album
From Bon Iver to Taylor Swift, artists and audiences continue to be drawn to the homespun allure of the isolation album
Sophie Harris
06, Nov, 2020 @1:00 PM
Taylor Swift announces surprise album, Folklore, with the National and Bon Iver
The singer’s eighth studio album will be released at midnight and also features production from the National’s Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff
Laura Snapes
23, Jul, 2020 @12:25 PM
Grammys 2020: who will win the big categories – and who should
Billie Eilish and Lizzo are competing for a string of the top prizes, but could the likes of Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey and Rosalía cause upsets?
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
24, Jan, 2020 @11:00 AM
Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X top 2020 Grammy nominations
Lizzo scores eight nominations with Eilish and Lil Nas X on six, but British artists largely snubbed in major categories
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
20, Nov, 2019 @2:50 PM
The 100 best albums of the 21st century
We polled 45 music writers to rank the definitive LPs of the 21st century so far. Read our countdown of passionate pop, electrifying rock and anthemic rap – and see if you agree
Ben Beaumont-Thomas (1-50); Laura Snapes and April Curtin (51-100)
13, Sep, 2019 @8:00 AM
Bon Iver: i,i review – complex and majestic
(Jagjaguwar)
Damien Morris
11, Aug, 2019 @7:00 AM
Bon Iver: i,i review – his first ever misfire
Justin Vernon has been building Bon Iver into an artistic commune of shared ideals – but loses his way in a fog of weak melodies and bad poetry
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
08, Aug, 2019 @11:00 AM
Bruce Hornsby: 'I'm in search of the chills'
He wrote one of the great 80s MOR hits with The Way It Is. But now Bruce Hornsby specialises in the sweet spot where experimental meets accessible
Michael Hann
15, Apr, 2019 @12:36 PM
People: how the National and Bon Iver's streaming service frees musicians
Can the new, open-access audio ‘publishing platform’ attract more than just superfans of its indie-rock creators?
Michael Hann
06, Jun, 2018 @1:40 PM
The best US summer festival lineups: from Janelle Monáe to James Taylor
A range of star-packed festivals, ranging from R&B to rock, offer unusual collaborations, stage theatrics and stunning locations
Katie Bain
16, May, 2018 @4:25 PM
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