Bon Iver last released a new record in 2010, with the project then embarking on a lengthy international tour.
Seeming to wind things up in 2012, Justin Vernon has since focussed on other activities. Recently appearing onstage with Kanye West at his Glastonbury performance, the singer will lead Bon Iver through the closing set at Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival, the festival curated by Vernon and the National's own Aaron Dessner.
Speaking to Grantland, the singer explained that a new album is a long way off. "I definitely care about the Bon Iver thing a lot, but it’s kind of my thing and there’s only so much time you can spend with yourself before you just become an asshole. So you gotta push it."
"As far as putting a record together, I don’t really know what’s happening," he said. "Our show is our main focus. We don’t have anything booked after this. We don’t have any plans. We’re not being secretive — we just don’t have any plans. It’s just about, Play the show and put all of our energy into one show — for once in my life, let’s just play one fucking show and care just about this one show for a goddamn change."
Continuing, Vernon explained that Bon Iver "might play some new stuff" at Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival but refused to be pinned down. Currently, the singer is plotting new material for the band but it's been taking a long time to come together.
"I’ve been taking it really slow," he said. "I don’t mean to get all cerebral about my art, but I’ve been trying to collect improvisations and collect moments… I just think maybe I ran my course with being able to come up with new moments on the guitar."
Check out the full interview HERE.
