Paste Magazine — Picking a “best of” list reminds me of all of the philosophical barbs one runs into when judging music. Instead of expounding upon what makes up my definition of a "top album," I’ll keep things simple. Of all the records released in 2008, the f... more info

Paste Magazine — I like to believe that there's a certain objectivity to my list. Maybe you don't agree, but that's just because you don't know what you're talking about. 1. Deerhunter - Microcastle 2. Flying Lotus - Los Angeles 3. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Steinski - The Payoff Mix (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Steinski - Lesson Two (James Brown Mix) (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Steinski - Lesson Three (History of Hip Hop) (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Bon Iver - Skinny Love (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Shearwater - Leviathan Bound (MP3) DOWNLOA... more info

Paste Magazine — Jagjaguwar is set to release a new four-song EP from Bon Iver called Blood Bank on Jan. 20. Be on the lookout for Justin Vernon and friends to play a song off the album on David Letterman on or around Dec. 11. more info

Nialler9 — “Just a few things been running through my head” Songs from our music blogging peers you have to hear. Bon Iver - Hazleton [Jonk Music] Who knew Justin Vernon was awesome pre-heartbreak too? Hot Chip - Touch Too Much (Fake Blood Remix) [Circle. ... more info

Guardian Music — It has been said that 2008 belongs to hard rock. After AC/DC's chart coup in October, the long-awaited comeback album from Guns n' Roses, Chinese Democracy, will be released later this month, while Journey's 1981 hit Don't Stop Believing became the ... more info

Silent Uproar — Bon Iver will release Blood Bank, a new four-song EP, on January 20th. Justin Vernon and crew will also make a David Letterman appearance on December 11th. more info

Pitchfork — Some of the first new Bon Iver music to hit since Justin Vernon released his brilliant debut LP what seems like forever ago is coming our way shortly. Woo!The Blood Bank EP oozes into stores in the UK/Ireland January 19 and the U.S. January 20, all t... more info

Pitchfork — Some of the first new Bon Iver music to hit since Justin Vernon released his brilliant debut LP what seems like forever ago is coming our way shortly. Woo!The Blood Bank EP oozes into stores in the UK/Ireland January 19 and the U.S. January 20, all t... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Singer/songwriter Bon Iver is coming back to NYC and will be Town Hall December 10 and 11 and at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on December 12. Tickets are on sale now. Also returning to NYC is Animal Collective, who are currently working on their ne... more info