New Music Friday – April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025 Ben Pagani

Today is a thrilling New Music Friday for many fans. Scroll down to see a list of exciting new EPs and albums out now. First, here’s a look at the biggest release today.

The Best of New Music Friday:

Bon Iver – SABLE fABLE

Justin Vernon is one of the most admired artists of the 21st Century. The Bon Iver ringleader has received that honor by being very fastidious. See, it’s taken six years for Vernon and co. to release SABLE fABLE, the first full-length Bon Iver record since i,i.

Danielle Haim, who is also known for keeping her songs sounding tight, is tapped to make a vocal appearance on “If Only I Could Wait.” The song is one example of how Bon Iver pushes boundaries in a field where they are already leading theorists; The subject is production, and Vernon makes this one a spectacle that’s also inspiring to listeners. SABLE fABLE displays how far Bon Iver is willing to experiment within a studio space.

The 12-song LP includes three tracks from 2024’s SABLE EP, plus new songs that all carry that trademark Bon Iver electro-pop sound with a hint of folk. But SABLE fABLE is not all “more of the same” for Justin Vernon and his friends. “Everything Is Peaceful Love” has the R&B tones that had barely seen daylight on previous Bon Iver releases. It’s a welcome surprise for fans who wanted some evolution on this new record.

Dijon and Flock Of Dimes also drop by to appear on “Day One,” a straightforward song with a serious tone, bumping bass grooves, slight piano chords and high pitched vocal performances. It’s about as all over the place as it sounds, without getting comical. It’s an enjoyable track.

So yes, Vernon is very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail in his productions. But even with that strictness, he still gets loose by going on a genre-bending journey, adding exciting artists to feature on his tracks–despite some thinking he picked some of those musicians’ names from a hat. This shows a new sense of maturity for an already seasoned act. Bon Iver is a group so confident in their ability to mix albums that they can now get even more creative without sacrificing quality. SABLE fABLE is a showcase of recorded music with a cast pulled together by its likeliest hero: Justin Vernon, the music world’s point person for high quality productions.

New Music Friday Top Picks:

Ken Carson – More Chaos [Opium/Interscope]

Röyksopp – True Electric [Dog Triumph]

Set Dressing – I Can’t Be Alone Tonite EP [Fire Talk]

Vegyn & Air – Blue Moon Safari [Parlophone]

Which of these tracks from New Music Friday will you add to your favorite playlists today? Any we missed? Let us know in the comments or on Instagram!

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Ben Pagani

Music Projects Manager at Beyond The Stage Magazine

Ben is a music journalist living and working in Chicago. They joined Beyond The Stage as an intern and have stayed on the staff for several years. Now serving on the editorial board, Ben is proud to be BTS' Music Projects Manager, coordinating coverage between international record labels and our staff. Ben has interviewed, photographed and written about bands from across the world. Ben has lived all over the United States working in television and media. They are an Emmy Award-winning writer. Ben can be found spinning records as 'DJ Wearing Sunglasses' in clubs and basements across the US.