Glasvegas release debut album in the U.S. today

Scottish quartet Glasvegas made some big waves last year in the U.K., but until now their self-titled debut album was only available in the U.S. digitally. If you haven't already, now would be a good time check out the band's critically acclaimed sound by listening to the whole record over at Spinner (this week only, I think). The album features fuzzy guitars, pounding drums, and singer James Allen's distinctive brogue in an epic pop presentation that is often quite excellent.

Also, check out my full review and head on over to RCRD LBL to download the lead single from the album, "Geraldine."

Bon Iver to release new EP

Singer/songwriter Justin Vernon and his newly-formed band Bon Iver have announced they are releasing a new EP January 20th on Jagjaguwar. The EP is titled Blood Bank and will contain four new songs.

Bon Iver re-released his (it was just Vernon at the time) debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago earlier this year which has become one of my favorite records of 2008, so I'm thrilled to be hearing more so soon.


Blood Bank EP Tracklisting:
1. Blood Bank
2. Beach Baby
3. Babys
4. Woods

Bon Iver Tour Dates:
December
10 New York, NY - Town Hall *
11 New York, NY - Town Hall *
12 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg *
14 Boston, MA - Wilbur Theatre *
15 Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero *
17 Lousville, KY - Headliners *
18 Chicago, IL - The Vic *
19 Madison, WI - Barrymore Theatre *
22 Eau Claire, WI - State Theatre

* = w/ the Tallest Man on Earth