On Wednesday, indie folk outfit Bon Iver released a new mini-documentary, Bon Iver: Autumn, giving fans a sneak peak at their forthcoming studio album and tour. The Justin Vernon-fronted band is gearing up to release a new album, i,i, due out on August 31st via Jagjaguwar.
Directed by Andrew Swant in partnership with WePresent, the editorial branch of WeTransfer, the new documentary gives the band members a chance to share their thoughts on the creative process behind the new album and the extensive production work their team has been handling leading up to their tour-opener on August 31st. Bon Iver’s forthcoming album features a plethora of notable guest contributors including Bruce Hornsby, Moses Sumney, Jenn Wasner, Elsa Jensen, Psymun, Phil Cook, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and others.
Vernon gave some insight regarding the band’s new L-ISA sound system they will use on their upcoming tour. He explained, “It’s a three-dimensional PA with a lot more power, a lot more bass, a lot more imaging, specifically to make it not just two big sets of speakers coming at you.”
Following a show in Santa Barbara, Bon Iver’s manager exclaimed to Vernon, “It was by far the best sounding show you guys have ever done.”
Watch the Bon Iver: Autumn mini-documentary below:
Bon Iver: Autumn
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For a full list of the band’s upcoming tour dates, ticketing, and more information, head to Bon Iver’s website.