Watch Justin Vernon And The Roots Perform On ‘Fallon’

Justin Vernon and The Roots might not seem like an obvious combination at first, but don’t let appearances fool you. The man behind Bon Iver is a self-professed hip hop fan and even recorded a yet-to-be-released collaboration with rapper Astronautalis. With that in mind, it’s not so strange to see Vernon teaming up with one of the genre’s most important groups for a performance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

Together, The Roots and Vernon tackled “Holocene,” one of the highlights from Bon Iver’s self-titled album, released in 2011. With a tight groove, bubbling bass line, and Vernon’s use of a vocoder, this version is a new twist on the majestic beauty of the original, it’s worth a listen for fans of either artist. Check out the video after the break.

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