Home / Quotes / Quote by Justin Vernon

Quote by Justin Vernon

“I didn't grow up with indie rock - I mean, I listened to bands that are considered indie rock, but I think that term is dead and uninteresting.”

Quote by Justin Vernon

Author

Justin Vernon, born on April 30, 1981, is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist from Minnesota, USA. Known for his influential work in the independent music scene, Vernon is particularly renowned for his work with the project Bon Iver. His unique voice and creative talent have earned him a place among the greats in the music industry. more

You May Also Like

“Indie rock is just as susceptible - if not more susceptible - to all the gross things about people becoming total ass clowns in music, and only worrying about money and image. I'm not interested in being a part of that.”

People Ifs Worry Rocks Becoming Ass Not Interested Gross Clown Susceptible Indie Rock Worrying About Money

Author:Justin Vernon

“It's dangerous when music gets cornered by anything.”

Dangerous Cornered

Author:Justin Vernon

“I don't want to get myself in trouble - and I don't think I'm super important or anything - but I think it's so funny that when you look at the business and the way that people make decisions in their lives, whether they're in art or music or they're in industry, they forget that being unique is the answer.”

People Thinking Way Want Looks Art Important Decision Answers Forget Trouble Industry Unique Being Unique

Author:Justin Vernon

“Apple is not thinking different anymore, they are getting worse by the day. They've become bottom-dollar and you can see that transition easily.”

Thinking Different Dollars Bottom Apples Transition

Author:Justin Vernon

“The whole point of being happy is not feeling like you have a job. I'm sure there are days where you're at your job and you're like, "Oh my god, this is hard."”

Hard Whole Feelings Jobs Like You

Author:Justin Vernon

“Hopefully, most days, you're like, "This is sweet. I wake up and do the things that I do and I'm usually smiling." That's how my dad is with his job.”

Jobs Sweet Dad Wake Up My Dad Hopefully

Author:Justin Vernon

“I grew up with a good set of values, but it was never too strict. I was always encouraged to be a free-thinking individual.”

Thinking Values Individual Grew Grew Up Strict Free Thinking

Author:Justin Vernon

“What a unique opportunity to be in town. I love townies. I value it, so to speak.”

Values Opportunity Speak Unique Towns Unique Opportunities

Author:Justin Vernon

“Every band sells t-shirts and plays certain auditoriums, but I'm sick of being like everyone else, because I'm not.”

Play Certain Band Sick Sells Shirts T Shirt Auditoriums

Author:Justin Vernon

“I don't want the big flashing lights and red carpet, like, "Here comes another Bon Iver album!" I just want it to be my bedroom-y thing. But that'll take a while to figure out.”

Want Bigs Light Figures Red Albums Bedroom Carpet Red Carpet Flashing Lights

Author:Justin Vernon