DrownedInSound — This week's Spoti-Good-Friday playlist featuring EMA, They Might Be Giants, Metronomy, 2562, Magnetic Man, Bon Iver and a few more for good measure. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Guardian Music — This singer-songwriter has been surfing since he was 11, but his intricate guitar sound is more John Martyn than Jack JohnsonHometown: Totnes, Devon.The lineup: Ben Howard (vocals, guitar).The background: Like Ed Sheeran, who caused a near-riot at hi... more info

The Telegraph — Bon Iver's new album will feature songs about places - a musical path that has been travelled before. more info

DrownedInSound — It's self-titled and out in June. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

The Music Fix — Three years in the making... more info

Guardian Music — This agoraphobic singer, who apparently hasn't left her home in two years, delivers poignant and powerful YouTube performances that have made her an internet sensationHometown: Great Malvern, Worcestershire.The lineup: Jemma Pixie Hixon (vocals).The ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Bon Iver, the musical project of Justin Vernon that emerged to international acclaim in 2008 with 'For Emma, Forever Ago,' has confirmed the June 21 release of new album 'Bon Iver' on Jagjaguwar. Featuring 10 new songs penned by Vernon,... more info

Addict Music — Bon Iver has today announced the details of a new self-titled album, which will be released on June 20th through 4AD. more info

NME — Plus artwork for June-bound album revealed more info

Guardian Music — Bassist Scott Devendorf hopes Fleet Foxes, Steve Reich and Crystal Castles will contribute to charity album of cover versionsThe National are planning a tribute album to the Grateful Dead – and Fleet Foxes, Steve Reich and Crystal Castles may contr... more info