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Interview with KYLE FRENETTE, manager at Middle West for Bon Iver, S. Carey, The Daredevil Christopher Wright - Jul 25, 2011

“It always helps to have an intriguing and inspiring story to go along with a record - one that fits the aesthetic and people can latch onto.”

picture Indie-folk band Bon Iver (US No.2, NOR & DK No.1, UK Top 5) attracted headlines recently when their sophomore album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 despite never having notching up a single radio hit. The feat may be symptomatic of the album chart in the digital age but that shouldn’t in any way obscure the achievement, which crowns the swift and extraordinary rise of Justin Vernon’s singular outfit. We speak to the band’s co-manager Kyle Frenette, co-founder of Middle West Management and head of Amble Down Records, about Bon Iver’s remarkable breakthrough.

The Wisconsin native talks about the significance of intriguing back-stories, meeting the high expectations of Justin Vernon, and finding favour with influential websites.


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