Bon Iver

USA, 2006–now

Project of the Wisconsin musician Justin Vernon, begun in 2006. The cabin-recorded For Emma, Forever Ago used falsetto and acoustic guitar; Bon Iver and 22, A Million moved into processed, electronic art-pop.

MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Bon Iver and 1 artist Bon Iver influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Bon Iver?

• Bruce Hornsby — Justin Vernon is an outspoken Bruce Hornsby devotee — he wrote Bon Iver's 'Beth/Rest' to capture the magic of Hornsby's '80s pop-piano sound, and the two have collaborated since.

Which artists did Bon Iver influence?

• Finnebassen — One of the songwriters behind the melancholy in Finnebassen's house — the quality Kygo took from him and slowed down further.