On Bon Iver’s new song, “Speyside,” Justin Vernon returns to the sound of an isolated cabin.
Not so much the physical space but the headspace and foundation of Bon Iver. According to a press release, Vernon wrote “Speyside” in 2021 as “an apology to a couple of people” he has “loved and hurt.”
It’s the first song released from Bon Iver’s upcoming EP Sable (rendered as SABLE,), due October 18.
Feeling Guilty
Before a 2022 performance of “Speyside,” Vernon told the audience at London’s O2 Arena, “When I made this song, I was feeling a lot of guilt.”
He added, “Which is an important emotion to have. It’s also an important emotion to put yourself past. The day I wrote it, I got a little drunk on rum and sent it to a couple of friends who are here tonight. I’m thankful to have a friend to send a song to. You can’t …