After giving us the beautiful “exile” with Taylor Swift, for her eighth and latest studio album Folklore, Bon Iver releases a brand new single titled “AUATC (Ate Up All Their Cake)” along with an official music video. The brand new single follows April’s “PDLIF” (or “Please Don’t Live in Fear”).
The song lists Phil Cook, Jim-E Stack, BJ Burton, and Jenn Wasner as co-writers, and it even has Bruce Springsteen featured, offering his backing vocals on the song. Read the message below that came along with the track below, that talks about combatting the evils of capitalism, systemic racism, and women empowerment.
Each and every person on earth deserves to live fully with dignity, equity, justice, and joy. Instead, our capitalistic societies have created a world that is most supportive of the wealthy and the elite, and the predatory corporations and policies that drive their disproportionate success.
The average person is cast aside and unheard; marginalized communities are further oppressed due to race, economic status, gender, sexual orientation, creed, criminal record, housing stability, education, ability, documentation status, and more. The pandemic further magnifies these grave inequities and this unchecked greed.
We must continue the fight to topple capitalism as we know it, and recognize our collective participation in its dominant institutions. Bon Iver acknowledges our own position within and use of capitalistic practices. It is with recognition of our privilege that we are fully committed to using our unique platform to challenge and change capitalism within our industry, and far beyond.
We must empower and embrace our vulnerable neighbors. We must fight racism and sexism and classism to build a stronger foundation for the home we all deserve. We must support the leaders and organizations working to change our world for the better. From providing safe and stable housing, to empowering women, to liberating incarcerated people, to celebrating art and music, to fighting climate change, these organizations work tirelessly to foster a world that celebrates our humanity on a local, national, and global level. Please explore, support, and take action:
Listen to “AUATC” below.
