In a poignant onstage moment during a 2023 performance, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver connects deeply with his audience, expressing the emotional toll of his music. As he prepares to release the new album, Sable, Fable, he shares that his creative process has shifted due to personal growth, overcoming anxiety, and moving to California. This transformation marks a move toward a lighter, more celebratory sound, distinguishing Fable as a departure from past darker themes in his music, ultimately aiming for a healing experience for both him and his listeners.
"I have to go way outside my body in order to do the song justice, so sometimes that sort of experience can be very enjoyable, and other times it can be somewhat painful!"
"One does not turn on Bon Iver to throw ass. To listen to Justin Vernon is to hurt and heal alongside him - an approach he has found taxing."
"He has since worked on his anxiety, moved to California, and quit cigs and Twitter. He returns to uncouple the day job from the memories of difficult experiences."
"In many ways, Fable is your stereotypical 'living in Los Angeles now' record, drawing on new personnel, celebrating light and heat, and aiming to stimulate bodies as much as art."
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