The National

Justin Vernon confirms comeback of Bon Iver

At one period of time, the future of Bon Iver was bland after an extensive world tour following the band.s self-titled sophomore album when frontman, Justin Vernon, expressed some disinterest in furthering with the project. He later went back from the comments, and in July, he will bring back the band to headline the first Eaux Claires Music Festival, for which he was a curator as well. In a recent interview promoting the upcoming festival. Vernon revealed that the performance will not be a one-off for the band but the beginning of the band’s third cycle.

Vernon explained to Minneapolis’ KARE 11: “It’s the perfect platform for us to be like, this is how we’re starting this new cycle, new life of the band. It makes so much sense to start it here.” Watch the full interview here.

Eaux Claires will take place July 17th – 18th in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Vernon’s hometown. Beside Bon Iver, the lineup includes The National, Sufjan Stevens, The Tallest Man on Earth, and more.

The National are tree ornaments in new Bob’s Burgers’ Christmas video

The National and the widely popular FOC animation show, Bob’s Burgers, have had an interesting relationship over the course of these last few years. The relationship began in 2012 when the band covered Linda Belcher’s “Thanksgiving Song” and in the following year, they performed “Sailors In Your Gravy Boats.” Earth rendition taking a darker turn than Linda Belcher’s General peppy spirit.

The National now turned the song, “Christmas Magic” into a melancholic rendition. In the video that goes along with the song, the band are ornaments on a Christmas tree. Watch it here.