Bonny Light Horseman (band)

Bonny Light Horseman is an American folk band consisting of Anaïs Mitchell, Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats, The Shins), and Josh Kaufman (The National, Hiss Golden Messenger, Josh Ritter).[1][2] They released their debut eponymous album in January 2020.[3]

Bonny Light Horseman
Genresfolk
Years active2019–present
Labels37d03d
Associated acts
Websitewww.bonnylighthorseman.com
Members

Background

The band first came together at the Eaux Claires festival in 2018 when invited by the festivals co-founders Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver) and Aaron Dessner (of The National). From the early sessions for this performance, the trio decided to form the band in a more official capacity.[4] Their self-titled debut album was released on January 25, 2020. The album contains a mixture of traditional British folk songs and original material.[3] It was subsequently nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.

In 2021 the band was inter alia part of the Newport Folk Festival in July.[5] They also received the Libera Awards Best Americana Record 2021 for their self-named album by A2IM (the American Association of Independent Music).[6]

In December 2021, the band announced in UNCUT Magazine that their second album would be coming in 2022.[7] Mitchell described it as having "a little more of an American feeling on this album."

Discography

Studio albums
List of albums, with selected information
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Sales
[8]		 UK
Folk
Bonny Light Horseman
  • Released: January 24, 2020
  • Label: 37d03d Records
  • Formats: LP, CD, digital download
 92 1

Singles
Title Year Album
"Bonny Light Horseman"[1] 2019 Bonny Light Horseman
"Deep in Love"[9]
"Jane Jane"
"The Roving" 2020
"Bright Morning Stars"

References
  1. Bernstein, Jonathan (2019-07-31). "New Folk Supergroup Bonny Light Horseman Unveil Debut Single". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  2. "Bonny Light Horseman Makes New Folk Music, Inspired By The Spirit Of Old Folk : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  3. Haver Currin, Grayson (January 29, 2020). "Bonny Light Horseman: Bonny Light Horseman". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  4. Greenberg, Rudi (January 29, 2020). "Bonny Light Horseman makes modern folk music that feels timeless". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  5. "Newport Folk Festival stage schedule 2021". newportfolk.org. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  6. "American Association of Independent Music: Libera Award 2021". liberaawards.com. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  7. "2022 Albums Preview". Uncut Magazine. December 9, 2021.
  8. "Top Album Sales - February 8, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  9. DeVille, Chris (2019-10-16). "Bonny Light Horseman - "Deep In Love"". Stereogum. Archived from the original on 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
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