10th
The Weekly Check In - with Justin Vernon
(This is the Weekly Check In here on Rubin Recommends. With everyone being so busy, it’s fun to get a quick update from them and what they’ve been up to… short and sweet.)
I was first introduced to Justin through his music where he goes by the name Bon Iver. Since then we’ve shared a love for art and midwestern instrumental music. You don’t need much else to keep a good thing going…
RR: What are you currently working on or just finished that you’re excited about?
Vernon: I think I am working on a remix for Lykke Li song and also a compilation with Bright Eyes, Gillian Welch, The National, David Byrne that is for AIDS Charity. AND I am trying to sit down and work on an album! Also, did a remix of a Rosebuds track that will be coming out soon on Merge.
RR: Where have you traveled so far this month? (Kind of a dumb question to ask a guy who’s on tour… but you know…)
Vernon: Oh man, we have been everywhere. EVERYWHERE in north america. From the eastern Maritimes of Canada to San Diego. ANd EVERYWHERE in between. Especially Iowa City, IA.
RR: What’s your favorite music right now?
Vernon: Willis Alan Ramsey. He wrote that old Muskrat Love song… somebody made famous. But I just LOVE his own album. From like 70 something.
RR: Best food you’ve had in your neighborhood lately or while you were traveling?
Vernon: Vin. It’s a fine wine and dining place in Raleigh, NC. Don’t go there if you want to have your mind blown by EVERY bite you take of their SUPER gourmet menu.
RR: Anything Else You Want To Mention?
Vernon: I love rubinrecommends.
RR: Now go listen to Bon Iver at http://virb.com/boniver