Bon Iver to Release New EP ‘Blood Bank’

Bon Iver is coming out with a new EP January 20 titled Blood Bank.  Those lucky enough to catch him on his December tour won’t have to wait that long though.  Vinyl copies of the EP will be for sale at all of the shows, and those that purchase the 12″ will get access to a free digital download that will be available when the album is officially released.  According to the press release, “as much as “For Emma, Forever Ago” is about the cold, the Blood Bank collection is about the warmth that gets you through it.”  I know I could use some warmth during these cold winter months.  This sounds like an EP that is actually worth it.  Too bad he isn’t coming my way.  I swear I live in a musical desert.  Hopefully I’ll be able to turn that around one of these days.  Well stop reading my pointless rants and start watching and listening to this great performance.  Here is a video of Vernon performing the title track in front of a live audience.

Bon Iver – Blood Bank (Live) (removed 2/13/09)