August 24, 2011
James Blake and Bon Iver.
We have an unusual and somewhat surprising collaboration for you. James Blake has recorded a song with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. A chance meeting in Austin, Texas, at this year's SXSW music festival sparked this collaboration. Blake has cited Vernon as an influence on his own music.
The song they made together is called "Fall Creek Boys Choir."
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