What happens when Justin Vernon of Bon Iver collides with the ambient outfit that is Collections of Colonies of Bees? A beautiful music baby is born to the world and they shall name it Volcano Choir.

Back in the summer of 2005, Wisconsin natives Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Dan Spack, Thomas Wincek and Justin Vernon began the original song writing for what looks to be a fantastic release. ‘Island, IS” is the first song to be released off the upcoming debut LP Unmap. The album is said to have come together at Vernon’s Wisconsin recording studio over a weekend in the late months of 2008.

‘Island, IS” is a tight grid of colorful loops, layered over top of loose brushes on the snare and topped off with the soulful sounds of Justin Vernon’s male falsetto. From what I’ve heard Volcano Choir is not unlike Collections of Colonies of Bees in terms of mood/atmosphere. But as soon you add the words and tone of Vernon’s vocals, it almost immediately adds the depth and complexity that can only be achieved when a group of talented musicians such as them collaborate. The track is busy it its own right but never feels crowded, always making room for the next layer to make its entrance.

While there is little to be found from Volcano Choir as of right now. I felt the need to share these tracks with you lovely people, as they have been spinning round and round in my playlist since their discovery. Enjoy.

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Download: Volcano Choir – Island, IS

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Download: Volcano Choir – Mbira in the Morass

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Download: Volcano Choir – Still

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Download: Volcano Choir – And Gather

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Download: Volcano Choir – Seeplymouth

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Download: Volcano Choir – Youlogy