Bon Iver Shares ‘AUATC’ Video

Bon Iver issued a new song, “AUATC (Ate Up All Their Cake),” along with a video for the track. The single was penned by Justin Vernon, Phil Cook, Jim-E Stack BJ Burton and Jenn Wasner. “AUATC (Ate Up All Their Cake)” follows the release of “PDILF (Please Don’t Live In Fear)” in April.

A list of contributors to “AUATC (Ate Up All Their Cake)” includes Cook, Jenny Lewis, Bruce Springsteen and more. Justin Vernon mixed the track, which was produced by Vernon, Jim-E Stack and BJ Burton.

Read a statement from the Bon Iver family:

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:

• Minneapolis Sanctuary Movement
• Red Letter Grant
• Equal Justice Initiative
• NIVA
• 350.org

Watch the video for the track, which was created, produced and directed by longtime Bon Iver collaborators Aaron Anderson and Eric Timothy Carlson: