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NME — 'Birdy' will also see interpretations of tracks by Phoenix and The Postal Service more info

Stereogum — Cover mavens jj return with a deconstructed version of the Outfield’s “Your Love,” where jj member Elin Kastlander plucks an acoustic guitar in a spa. Oh, those Swedes. How they love their austerity. jj – “Your Love” (The Outfield Cover) ... more info

Topix — These days, the American indie rock underground is in love with 1980s pop. From Bon Iver to Cass McCombs, artists have been reaching into the bag of tricks of acts like Lionel Richie and Toto. more info

Guardian Music — Ghostpoet, On tourSometimes funny, always verbally adept, Obaro Ejimiwe, AKA Ghostpoet, is about as close as you can get to a post-dubstep Arctic Monkeys. But crossover seems to be the last thing on his mind: with dark and occasionally oppressive mus... more info

Guardian Music — One Pig depicts the animal's life cycle. But are you ready for a parrot-fronted metal band?On 10 October, everyone will have the chance to own a piece of the most publicised porker since Babe. The animal in question is the protagonist of Matthew Herb... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Young Man is a true American success story of the modern age. The solo project of Colin Caulfield (no relation to Holden), the upstart singer-songwriter began posting home videos of himself on YouTube, covering some of his favorite songs. These rang... more info

Mercury News, California — Justin Vernon was at a loss for words."Hey. Whoa. Wow," the singer-songwriter said as he looked out at the sold-out crowd at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on Thursday night. more info

Stereogum — In just two years, Bon Iver has moved from haunting the cemetery to the Gibson Amphitheater to wrap up his two night stint in Los Angeles in support of his self-titled album. Other Lives kicked off the evening with their sprawling sound. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — On Monday, the Shrine seemed to be the perfect vessel to contain front man Justin Vernon's increasingly cosmopolitan and ornate music.On Monday, the Shrine seemed to be the perfect vessel to contain front man Justin Vernon's increasingly cosmopolitan... more info