With nothing but the sound of her voice and some reverb, Gordi—Australian singer/songwriter and Jagjaguwar-signee Sophie Payten—takes Bon Iver’s already minimalist “00000 Million” one step further in her cover version. Gordi’s husky, lower range a capella enhances Justin Vernon’s otherworldly poetry and offers some much-needed, grounded reflection within these chaotic times—a modern-day hymn.
Bat for Lashes: Joe’s Dream For anyone who has yet to give Bat for Lashes’ recently released wedding-themed album The Bride a listen, the official video for “Joe’s Dream” offers lovely, haunting insight. In the video, Natasha Khan sings and slowly strums upon her guitar amidst a gossamer backdrop. The album (intended to be the soundtrack for a film Khan hopes to make about a …
Bon Iver (aka Justin Vernon) has just released a track from his upcoming third album 22, A Million, and it’s a dazzling track that transforms almost constantly. With Vernon’s distinct falsetto, “33 GOD” traces through different moods and pitches, but is never disjointed or jarring. Instead it’s an ethereal, lush song that feels a little spiritual and mystical. 22, A Million is out 30 September.
