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Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon Births A Hip Hop Baby

Who knew Bon Iver (pronounced bon eevair) was down with the OPP!? Frontman Justin Vernon has formed a hip-hop “inspired” band with rapper Astronautilis, and the duo recorded an ENTIRE ALBUM this past weekend!! Justin plays back beat melodies and sings chorus to accompany Astro’s raps, while Bon Iver’s drummer S Carey occasionally pops up for a [...]

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02:09 on April 11 2012

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon Forms New Hip-Hop Inspired Band

411 Mania — Working with Astronautilis... more info

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05:28 on April 11 2012

Bon Iver returns to hip hop with new album

Gigwise — Justin Vernon collaborates with Minneapolis rapper Astronautalis more info

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13:10 on April 12 2012

Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon Births A Hip Hop Baby

Perez Hilton — Who knew Bon Iver (pronounced bon eevair) was down with the OPP!? Frontman Justin Vernon has formed a hip-hop “inspired” band with rapper Astronautilis, and the duo r... more info

Bon Iver

19:19 on April 11 2012

Wednesday Music News

KEXP Seattle — Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon has partnered with Minneapolis-based rap artist Astronautilis. What began as a casual artistic endeavor resulted in a weekend-long reco... more info

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