If you enjoy haunting neo-folk, then For Emma, Forever Ago, the debut album from Bon Iver (a.k.a. Justin Vernon), will be just what the doctor ordered. A haunting nine tracks of thought-provoking and introspective music written and recorded in an isolated cabin in Wisconsin.

Vernon released the album himself in 2007. So, it doesn’t exactly qualify for -completely- New Band Day. However, the label-based re-release on Jagjaguwar is new to the United Kingdom, so I can get away with it.

Have a hear of “For Emma”, the obvious title track. Learn more at Mr. Vernon’s BonIverSpace. Then buy this widely-lauded album to find out what has everyone buzzing.

   Bon Iver – For Emma