Keeping Chilly: The October Horses

The October Horses are a band that has been around for over a decade, and their music has been described as "a mix of indie rock, folk, and country." Their lyrics are often introspective and poetic, and their music has a timeless quality that has resonated with fans of all ages.

Keeping Chilly (The October Horses Book 3)

by Genevieve Mckay

4.7 out of 5

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Origins and Early Career

The band was formed in 2003 by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon and multi-instrumentalist Phil Cook. The two met while attending college in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and they quickly bonded over their shared love of music. They began writing and recording songs together, and they eventually released their debut album, The October Horses, in 2005.

The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish The October Horses as one of the most promising new bands in the indie rock scene. The band toured extensively in support of the album, and they quickly gained a devoted following.

Later Career and Hiatus

The October Horses released their second album, Bloom, in 2007. The album was another critical and commercial success, and it helped to solidify the band's place in the indie rock world. The band continued to tour extensively in support of the album, and they also began to headline their own shows.

In 2009, The October Horses went on hiatus. Vernon went on to form the band Bon Iver, while Cook went on to form the band Megafaun. Both bands have been successful in their own right, but fans of The October Horses have been eagerly awaiting the band's return.

Recent Activity and New Music

In 2017, The October Horses announced that they were reuniting for a series of live shows. The band also announced that they were working on new music. In 2018, the band released their first new song in over a decade, "Chilly." The song was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to generate excitement for the band's upcoming album.

The October Horses' third album, Shimmer, was released in 2019. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to prove that the band had lost none of their talent during their hiatus. The band has been touring extensively in support of the album, and they have also been headlining their own shows.

Musical Style

The October Horses' music has been described as "a mix of indie rock, folk, and country." Their music is often characterized by its introspective and poetic lyrics, as well as its timeless melodies. The band's sound has been compared to that of other indie rock bands, such as Bon Iver, The National, and Wilco.

The October Horses are a unique and talented band that has been making great music for over a decade. Their music is introspective, poetic, and timeless, and it has resonated with fans of all ages. The band's recent reunion and new music has been met with critical and commercial success, and it is clear that The October Horses are still one of the most exciting bands in the indie rock scene.

Discography

Albums

• The October Horses (2005)
• Bloom (2007)
• Shimmer (2019)

Singles

• "Chilly" (2018)
• "Shimmer" (2019)
• "In the Quiet" (2019)

Band Members

Justin Vernon

Singer-songwriter, guitar

Phil Cook

Multi-instrumentalist, vocals

Keeping Chilly (The October Horses Book 3)

by Genevieve Mckay

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3113 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	333 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE