Stereogum — Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon doesn’t exactly carry himself like a rap nerd, and it’s not like he found space for a Cormega verse on “Calgary.” But over the past year, the man has participated in the making of two excellent big-ticket rap record... more info

NME — Beady Eye, PJ Harvey and Bon Iver have also shifted quite a few long-players more info

Nialler9 — Highlights: There are many: Bon Iver, John Talabot, Koreless, State vs. Young Hearts Run Free free gig, the best of IMRO Showcase free gig, Jinx Lennon, Tieranniesaur, LITE and James Vincent McMorrow amongst others. A list of recommended events takin... more info

Impose Magazine — Minneapolis septet Doomtree have made it their business to keep us on our toes. The collective's newest single "The Grand Experience" is no different. Each member has had their personal successes: poetry books, Gayngs and Bon Iver super awesome b... more info

Guardian Music — Take a look at the gigs our writers will be attending this week, and tell us about any live music you've seen recentlyBeen to any good gigs recently? Or is there any exciting live music happening soon you think we ought to know about?In the interests... more info

Guardian Music — Artists and labels to battle it out at inaugural Aim ceremony, while Björk and Domino boss Lawrence Bell are honouredThe Association of Independent Music (Aim) has announced nominees for the first-ever Independent music awards, including prizes for ... more info

NME — Bon Iver, Frank Turner, Warpaint are also in the running for awards more info

Guardian Music — Our young critics competition turned up some fearless talentWhat makes a great critic? Lots of things: an eye for detail, an instinct for the right adjective, an empathy with audience and artist. A great critic can make a reader feel that they, too, ... more info

The Music Fix — Capsule Review: Disappointing stop-gap from the post-dubstep wonder child.Since the release of his self-titled debut, James Blake has been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, played sold-out shows across the world and even produced a track with Bo... more info

Stereogum — On The Wire, Detective Jimmy McNulty once snorted that Bushmills is “Protestant whiskey.” Well, maybe Justin Vernon just doesn’t care. (Or maybe he’s Protestant? I have no idea.) In any event, Vernon and some key folks from Bon Iver are parti... more info