Vernon still considers it some of Bon Iver’s best cover work: “It was a big moment for us,” he says. Listen to Justin Vernon discuss Bon Iver’s SABLE, fABLE and more above, or watch the ...

Bon Iver's new album, SABLE, fABLE, explores a world of new possibilities for the artist, and in the accumulation of hardships and opportunities that got him to this fresh start.

SABLE, fABLE is uncharted territory for Bon Iver. It’s the most jubilant and carefree that Vernon’s ever sounded, and while familiar sonic hallmarks remain, they’re serving a different purpose.

Bon Iver is exploring new shades of emotion in characteristically strong form on “SABLE, fABLE.” The indie folk group released its fifth studio album, the 42-minute “SABLE, fABLE,” on Friday.

Bon Iver has rolled out SABLE, fABLE in pieces, beginning with its first three songs, which were released as an EP titled SABLE, late last year. But as the beginning of a more expansive album, the EP ...