Bon Iver, led by Justin Vernon, has unveiled a new single titled “Everything Is Peaceful Love” on February 14, 2025. This song is the first release from their upcoming album, SABLE, fABLE, set to drop on April 11, 2025, under the Jagjaguwar label.
The track showcases a blend of pop-soul elements with Bon Iver’s signature experimental sound. Collaborating with producers BJ Burton and Jim-E Stack, Vernon incorporates electronic percussion, granular synthesizers, and pedal steel guitar, creating a hopeful anthem that reflects a joyful and assured state.
Accompanying the release is a music video directed by John Wilson, known for HBO’s How To with John Wilson. The video features people smiling uncontainably, aligning with the song’s uplifting theme. Vernon expressed his vision for the video, stating he wanted it to portray pure joy and happiness.
“Everything Is Peaceful Love” marks a departure from Bon Iver’s earlier, more introspective works, presenting a more straightforward and soulful sound. This evolution reflects Vernon’s current artistic direction, focusing on themes of love, joy, and personal growth.
Listeners can stream “Everything Is Peaceful Love” on platforms like Spotify and watch the official music video on YouTube.