Bonny Light Horseman (band)

Bonny Light Horseman is an American folk supergroup consisting of Anaïs Mitchell, Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats, The Shins), and Josh Kaufman (The National, Hiss Golden Messenger).[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 subsequenly nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.

Discography

Studio albums
List of albums, with selected information
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Sales
[5]		 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"[6]
"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. 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. "Top Album Sales - February 8, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  6. DeVille, Chris (2019-10-16). "Bonny Light Horseman - "Deep In Love"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
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