Bon Iver and Zane Lowe - Official ‘i,i' Interview

Justin Vernon sits down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe to discuss the release of the fourth full-length album, ‘i,i’’.
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[@tbaily246]

"were you high?" "Oh yeah, yes sir, the whole time"

[@ravnosfdm]

Last concert they did here in Lisbon at NOs Alive I was high the whole time, sir! Thanks, Justin! :)

[@jordansuits5781]

Lol the one and only Bon Iver show I’ve been to I was stoned outta my mind. It’s a must for the experience 😎

[@ravnosfdm]

@@jordansuits5781 I remember now watching the concert with a couple of friends - they...all clean...I just looked at them after 2 or 3 songs and mentioned: "It's such an experience..." LOL they had no idea what I was talking about.

[@jordansuits5781]

Bruno Coutinho hahaha yessss!! That’s amazing 😂😂

[@stephaniewickert7389]

crap, I saw that it had 420 likes and I had to be the one to like it and put it at 421, sorry ahahaha

[@noelsplectrum9]

His talking voice is even world class.

[@89eyes]

For someone who sings mostly in head voice, dude has a real resonant chest.

[@kimseniorb]

Ian Thomas he is singing in chest voice plenty

[@jbasti227]

I've seen a few interviews of his and it still kinda surprises me lol. His video with Aaron Rodgers is another really good one.

[@nicktyrrel3921]

Check out his song “I Won’t Run From It” it’s on his side project ‘Big Red Machine’ it’s not under Bon Iver he sings low and it’s amazing

[@delcim]

And what strikes me is how he can sing in a low pitch falsetto, I guess that's because of his resonant chest.

[@leonardoleal5092]

His deep low voice is so powerful too

[@ilonaguillaume1728]

great to see him in such a good headspace. And just to hear from him directly to be honest . Such a beautiful soul

[@USMCLP]

Frank Ocean fan who likes Justin Vernon? Oh yeah yeah.

[@ilonaguillaume1728]

USMCLP i also LOVE the office

[@julienmueller]

A masterpiece of an interview that helps allowing both to talk about their experience in such a profound and intimate way. A real gift - Bon Iver’s Music and Dane’s art of the interview. I feel very grateful to have experienced this.

[@GVBRXEL]

i can’t believe justin suffered from anxiety around the same time that his music single handedly cured mine. love this man forever.

[@rgrgraterol]

Zane it’s such a great interviewer... and great to see Justin being interviewed!

[@rODIUMuk]

Zane is the worst, always has been

[@fk4338]

iMi and jelmore are amazing, so amazing seeing Justin evolving through each album, the difference from for emma, forever ago, which will always be timeless for me to i,i is just unbelievable.

[@travis6694]

Great songs. 8 (circle) all time favorite.

[@jeepersmcgee3466]

@@travis6694 Yes! Mine as well! (Keep waking up high)

[@mlyon123]

iMi slaps

[@joshuaowolabi6668]

@@mlyon123 Yes it does

[@Petra-P]

maybe it will sound stupid.. but three days before you surprised us with the release I was myself lying on the bathroom floor unable to move and wondering if I even want to. to stand up, ever.. thank you for talking about mental issues openly, bon iver helps me greatly to overcome anxiety and depression periods and gives me a sense of hope for the future. I really hope one day I open the blinds and tell myself I am on the good side now, but for now every little helps and your music is much more than just a little. love you deeply, P.

[@kelsykeenan6236]

PetraPe I am sending you all of the strength, love, and positivity beautiful ✨🙏💕 one day at a time

[@TubeSolePursuit]

❤️❤️❤️ you are stronger than you know.

[@Petra-P]

Kelsy Keenan thank you 🖤

[@dawnnicholson9675]

You WILL get there... you will open the blinds and see a Beautiful day.. Many Blessings 💜

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

PetraPe I know the feeling personally, I’ve had my own personal struggles with grief and deep sadness lately... I’ve been soo deep down that it’s hard to see the light (I’ve endured a lot of loss of loved ones including one of my parents) and as if I’m underneath a veil. Volcano Choir, Bon Iver, & Justin Vernon’s music has definitely helped me through also... Perhaps one day I will and can also open the blinds. Sending you light, hope, and good vibes also dear....💛

[@adamschueler9494]

what a great interviewer. asking in-depth questions instead of the regular bullshit. props to Zane

[@pdcub5]

Adam Schueler Agree! It’s what separates Zane from so many other-average at best- interviewers.

[@SantasBlumpkin]

Zane manages to do this with every artist. I’m glad apple has given him the platform he deserves. So nice to hear about the human behind the music, rather than the artist. If that makes sense

[@aquinoguh]

he's the best every interview it's awesome

[@josephsaff]

He is pretty much the best at his job in the world. He's like a musical psychotherapist.

[@blindsided63]

you havent seen great interviewers. this one is definitely not

[@BlueMelodyB]

Him and Frank Ocean are my favorite artist of all time

[@bloodbanks]

two very different artists - respectable

[@cesarjuliofercarbot5181]

Them 2 plus Kanye 4 me, respect

[@rODIUMuk]

Kanye and Bon are amazing - stop listening to frank- he’s trash

[@Ben-ql6hc]

@@rODIUMuk ur trippin, frank is amazing

[@atticusrumi]

Same!

[@coreybrown4920]

RABi and imi have been playing in my head nonstop since they came out

[@stephaniequeen146]

The whole album is SO GOOD. Just play it on repeat. The visual album is also 👌👌👌👌

[@ephraimmcfarland576]

really great insight. it's awesome to see Justin in such a good place. his mindset is so evident in his art. number one inspiration right now. thanks for encouraging me to make art exactly where i am, whether that's really up or really down, smack in the midwest or in the thick of the "competition" which seems to be everywhere now thanks to the internet. i'm just gonna keep making. much love

[@bdavinci]

beautiful comment. your words are an inspiration.

[@Lous-Cannon]

I feel like Justin wouldn’t have opened up as much if it wasn’t Zane interviewing! The guy chats like a mate who knows his shit! Which opens up Justin cause he feels like he is talking to a friend / fan! And that is why zane is the best to do this! Incredible to hear Justin so open and vulnerable

[@rODIUMuk]

Zane is terrible

[@Saganist420]

You are a legend, Justin

[@anonymous_friend]

This guy did the best interview i've seen in a long time.

[@rODIUMuk]

Zane, that you?

[@jshams1989]

48 minutes of Vernon?!? :D so excited

[@davidweru3134]

Justin is the greatest to ever do it, whatever 'it' is.

[@melissasullivan1658]

“Crying to cotton commercials again.” The man can’t help but write lyrics even during a damn interviewer. God, how I love him.

[@llq4ever309]

I wish I could be the guy in the corner of the room just continuously rolling joints while Justin and Bon Iver make their music.

[@TaylorTmusicUK]

Without a doubt one of the best artists of our time. Thank you Justin 🌎

[@camillegreen8881]

i wish i could sit down with justin like this and explore the art he's created, to let him know truly how much he has given me. my first tattoo was the script of "bon iver" from the self-titled album art. his music will always explain all the emotions i hold and cannot put words to; the music will always bring me back to the highest and lowest points of my life, the journeys i have taken and are yet to come. i had the honor of going to a show last year and again this year and i just know my entire heart will be feeling alllll the feelings. truly justin, thank you, always.

[@camillegreen8881]

and everyone else that let him create the art and moved him as i continue to watch the interview LMAOOO

[@brichmusic]

it would be amazing to go to one of his shows.... glad u could make it Camille !!

[@peanutismint]

What a great band, and so cool to hear about Justin's journey, creative process, dealing with fame, mental issues etc. Takes a lot of guts to admit things aren't great and make a change and I'm so glad to see one of my favourite artists be so brave and pragmatic about their life/health. A million more Bon Iver records please. God bless.

[@dawnnicholson9675]

Absolutely love how Vern and Zane gelled in this interview.. They got each other totally. Justin is a Magical Soul.. Love the new music.. Saves me every day.. 💜

[@lucaluca3816]

Been doing a Bon Iver's week myself. watching their videos, lives and this. What a great closing; love the final question and definitely love Justin's answer. He genuinely smiled when he answered that. it just warms my heart.

[@TheWayofGrace89]

i,i and 22, A Million will always be summer. At least for me.

[@romanspataro1688]

so interesting because they both feel like Fall to me

[@IkeChristenson]

For me, I can match where I was in life where and when I consumed an album. I listened to 22AM all fall. i,i feels like summer to me. BI, BI feels like winter when I started listening to Bon Iver. And I don’t really have an assignment to FEFA as I don’t have a deep connection to that song.

[@dashbreaux]

Roman Spataro bon iver, bon iver is autumn, 22, a million is spring, i,i is summer, for emma and blood bank are winter

[@josepha133]

For me it’s winter = for emma; spring = i,i; summer = self titled; autumn = 22, a million.

[@garrettzielinski]

for me: for emma and blood bank are winter, self tilted is spring, i,i is summer, and 22AM is fall

[@gannonrinehart6077]

This is my 3rd fav Bon Iver album but it has sparked creativity and motivation within me that I craved. I've never been this excited to craft my photography/videography/editing skills. Thanks again, Justin Vernon and Bon Iver. These albums always give me something I need

[@kartoffelschweinehund9007]

At 6:46 it looks like Zane's eyes are making that sound.

[@eleven9286]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@thedjlush]

Got so emotional when he was talking about "RABi" we're all fine and it's fine anyway... jesus i was already emotional listening to that song man

[@mathildeb2710]

This feels less like an interview and more like a conversation... how they should be! I love love love Justin with all my heart and am so happy his journey has brought him here

[@abby-gu2su]

I sold my home 3 weeks ago & moved back to Nashville Indiana for peace & quiet...for my mental health

[@marthamurillo6978]

For someone that English is my second language- your music has its melody has made me travel to a festival across the US to hear you live. It’s been 5 years since I saw you live- and I still listen to you on Spotify and tell my friends about this your music. Brings me peace, nostalgia, happiness! Thank you!

[@davenorcup2647]

It is so refreshing to hear someone talk so openly and to know that he is making a record purely for what he believes in and I believe that connects with people so much more. There is too much competition out there in the music industry and I feel it definitely takes away from 'real' honest music when artists are too busy trying to satisfy record companies and make a living from music. We need more Justin's in the music industry.

[@KeithShelley1]

Any interview I've seen with Justin from this album... he seems almost like a different person. You can tell he's happy (or at least gotten things figured out). It's so great to see him like that. I love the new record!

[@halt.halt.halt.]

He‘s a legend. Such an inspiration. And the while collective, simply massive.

[@livlovefashion]

I've been able to watch myself grow and change and learn with each new release of his, being on this journey with you has been an honor, Justin. I found you when I was in a very malleable state and you have helped to shape a lot of who I am and inspire to be. Thank you for everything, I couldn't have asked for a better musician / person to grow up with.

[@TheWayofGrace89]

Two weeks and three days I see this man live in Washington State with my beloved sister. I’m from Pittsburgh. Always wanted to see The PNW. As well as Justin w/ Bon. Cannot wait!! 🔥💯🙌🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@D3r3k2323]

At the Gorge??

[@TheWayofGrace89]

Derek Henderson Sí

[@WhenLifeGivesYouLane]

Taylor W. Me too!

[@jameshillman7425]

Brilliant interview, Justin seems in really good place and very humble. An excellent watch. Good work Zane

[@nightwirexm]

You're music is so inspiring, and I feel it in my soul. It's gotten me through so many hard times, and I love the new album. So. Much. My favorite is Faith. It's just so passionate. I've bought the whole album!! You have my support. Thank you guys for being you.

[@jonahthedorff3422]

Love this interview. You have fans who love you and your music Justin!

[@sophiejay2930]

Such a relaxed interview, more a conversation. I was one of the fans who had their concert cancelled but i got priority to get tickets the second time around... best night of my life and so worth waiting for! The evolution of Bon Iver has truly been phenomenal.

[@romanspataro1688]

so thankful that you guys made this interview happen

[@solaviento]

Justin captures the way I feel about home--Wisconsin--in a way no one else can. When I feel homesick, I just listen to his music. My parents both lived in Eau Claire right before I was born so it gives me a strange sense of pride to see his own love for the town.

[@beardedbozo]

What an absolutely exceptional interview. Incredible.

[@marthamurillo6978]

I just watched the interview. You cannot stop being a singer and musician. You are too amazing!

[@dpopluf7370]

and last wednesday (2nd day of november 2022) in Madrid, i,i felt grateful for these words. Truly grateful. Actually words cannot do their job to describe how grateful. seriously

[@rfairweather9362]

What a refreshingly honest interview, no bullshit just the real stuff. Total respect for talking about issues some would hide, if you share the route to your peace then we can all reach our own

[@its_a_thing9330]

Lovely insight into one of my favourite bands. Saw them live @Latitude on a grey, wet day and the sun came out just as they came onstage... ended up sway hugging with a 6ft+ Rasta during Skinny Love (I’m 5ft3). Definitely one of the top 5 best gigs I’ve ever been to! Absolutely amazing

[@robbertoni8254]

He comes across as just the loveliest, most sincere guy !

[@MiegmaishMenas]

Bruce Hornsby’s “The way it is” is the favorite LP I own. And I bought it for 1.5 EUR in a vintage clothes store. I love that Justin mentions it as one of his top-of-mind records.

[@jestertryna8956]

I know all of us love Justin for how real and genuine he is and how we can all relate to him in ways but for real... he speaks and sings about what I feel and think but cant find the words to explain. Thanks brew

[@jbasti227]

Him loving Jar Of Flies and listening to it annually just made me a bigger fan of his than I already was

[@CptRexFilms987654321]

I’m glad they decided to be generous, I saw them at the TD in Boston and it was the best musical experience of my life! I hope y’all come back!!

[@Kleoath]

Can't wait to see them in person this September. 22 A Million saved my life and I can't imagine not having their music in my life

[@johnheuer6540]

Love this man. Kind of funny how his voice is really deep and at the same time got the most wonderful falsetto. thanks for making music

[@theMusiCandMedicinE]

Such wisdom in this man. I adore the music you and your friends create.

[@tomflynn4720]

Oh comely?

[@eatassdaily5314]

Timeless, absolute timeless interview. ❤️

[@peanutismint]

Loved hearing his opinions on putting other songs he’s written on future records. Personally, the song he made for that Zach Braff movie called “Heavenly Father“ is one of my favourites of his and I’ve always really hoped I would hear it as part of A future album so that I don’t have to just listen to it on its own or hear it live.

[@Xarithus]

Incredible interview, thanks for the album:))

[@davidwheeler9222]

Wow, I didn't want this to end! Zane, hats off my man, one of the finest interviews I've listened to.

[@mbubbam]

This interview. Justin, thank you for showing so much vulnerability and for being such a real and authentic artist ❤️

[@MrKalankoe]

yeahhhh!! great new album Bon Iver !! thanks to all the crew^^

[@tinyistobig]

I never feel his shit at first but by January I’m waking up singing it lol...ps hey ma is one of the top 10 songs ever made...keep up the good work

[@FolkdaWorld]

great chat! it's good to see justin so happy and satisfied. he is really a great mind!

[@tbz1551]

Loving the yellow kicks 👌🏻💛👟

[@AddinaWitsqa]

oh dear lord, i love justin so much with all of my being. thank you for helping us and inspiring us everyday with your music. you're saving lives justin. good on you mate. happy for you for overcoming your darkness and being on the better side now. and thank you zane for giving us one of the best interview i have witnessed.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

This is such a good interview, well done Zane never heard of him till now. Justin’s right lol Zane is handsome. The new album is pretty great. 💽 I’m glad that Justin Vernon talked openly about depression and anxiety. I’ve been having my own struggles lately with grief, loss, and deep sadness... 😔💔 I’ve endured a lot of loss and it’s hard to overcome it, at times Volcano Choir, Bon Iver, & Justin Vernon’s music has been one of those to carry me through. 🧡

[@OlympusMarsXX]

We love you Justin! You will always be your fans favorite artist

[@chrismehmet3463]

Thia is the collab I needed!

[@TheTripwireSesh]

Love the shout out to Mikey, one of the most underrated musicians out there

[@deanlewisart]

Amazing to hear that you feel those things Justin, as we all do, especially for us "emerging artists" and just the shear amount of what feels like an unidentifiable resistance and anxiety towards creating, performing, and sharing our work.

[@intense0excellent]

The i,i interviews are by far my favorite Justin interviews to date

[@DonYeezy]

I just started to listen to Bon Iver and he really seems like a cool guy,

[@24pablox]

Ready for San Francisco. Love this band and their music and their collaborators. Shit has got me through the thoughest times and has been my companion through beautiful moments and interactions with people that I love. Thanks for spoiling us guys. Literally my 3 favorite artists Justin, James Blake and Frank Ocean are homies and it makes me so happy.

[@sklermbot]

Thank you for this Zane and Justin.

[@mdmorenno]

this interview is a blessed

[@DonPasquale_]

Legitimately the pinnacle of what an interviewer should be. Listening with intent and responding intelligently in order to guide an insightful discussion. Enjoyed every minute.

[@NoName-fo7mz]

He’s actually terrible.

[@juanquiroga7924]

I love you, Justin. All I can say is thank you.

[@ltgood]

22, A Million has been on high rotation for me since 2016 so has no season yet, as I live on it will mark a very weird time for me. I’ve been folding my cloths, and climbing the stairs. Never forget Urban Disturbance. Sparking it up since ‘93

[@blackrascalent]

I can't stop listening to the album. i,i is a CLASSIC

[@krazbergolsen6091]

Fantastic interview! A great insight into the inner thoughts of an essential artist. The way Justin/band conveys emotion through musical expression is powerful! An inspirational artist in which his messages and vibrations are relatable.

[@TheReemixa]

thanks so much for this!

[@Marcholiinia]

I really sincerely am in love with this man!

[@Ryan-hj4dk]

Please play lots of our old favourites in the tour as well :) would be a bummer to see the album front to back and then a short setlist of all the other albums but here’s hoping! The setlists Bon Iver did this summer were so sick, Holocene, blood bank, mmmmm

[@Akashdeep-kd5mf]

Forever ❤️ Justin

[@jeffgorrie]

FORTY EIGHT MINUTES I AM SO HYPED

[@maxramsden7246]

big legend, much love

[@myksbox]

I'd love to know you man.... excellent interview. I will promptly listen to the new album. There is no better music in the world than your self titled album, which I recommend to anyone who will listen. Truly one of my favorite artists and it's even a greater pleasure to see how truly real you are. Rock on dude

[@disc9096]

Alice in Chains, Jar Of Flies... Justin... My man.

[@SubourbonReview]

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Appreciate the genuine responses, the honesty, the faults and the times when you need to be excited about your own shit. Remarkable stuff. Well done to both Zane and Justin.

[@stephaniewickert7389]

I honestly don't know much about Justin Vernon, but for years I have always been a fan of Bon Iver music. The music really puts me in just a different place and makes me think deeply about everything, life, nature, the world etc. I cant think of another artist that makes me feel any other way. I think its crazy and amazing that I live in Wisconsin and for him to be raised so close to me. Then I hear that his lucky number is 22. That is crazy because that has been my lucky number for about ten years... I also was raised catholic but do not have a specific religion. I have a pretty open mind. So interesting, I use to have a favorite number 2 and also since I am a taurus and my birthday is May 2nd I believe I picked the number at a young age. Going off on a tangent here.. I enjoyed listening to this and did not know that he has battled anxiety throughout writing his music. I do suffer from anxiety and depression, it is always on and off, I am not getting any help or seeing any counselors just because I don't really think it will help much. I find my own healing through music, nature etc. Literally teared up listening to what he has said about anxiety and how it has affected him. I love just listening to what Justin has to say, he has such a genuine down to earth personality. I would love to just sit down and have a chat with him, doubt that will ever happen but it would be amazing. I feel like everything Justin says I learn something new and I love his outlook on life. Thank you for being so honest and open and a good human. Thank you for everything you have done Justin and band! -Stephanie

[@dayam4190]

Zane Lowe is a master. Super engaging and equally laid back. Chapeau to you

[@robertgarvansnyder4665]

Love that he is still rocking the “Discwoman” shirt.

[@moonoom764]

Such a great soul

[@uri674]

town on the hill sample is already a top search

[@jacksonwhite3058]

seeing the shots of where i call home on this stage is incredible

[@bdavinci]

so emotional rn this was beautiful

[@stephaniequeen146]

DAMN I love him. Great interview.

[@MrTiagoCabrita]

Best interview I've seen in a while! Done by someone who clearly cares and does the work before he comes up with the questions...and on the other side, honesty, transparency and gratefulness. And that's why they're still my favourite band. 💚

[@thehundredthmonkey5972]

He’s a very assertive honest and humble artist. Kudos ❤