A New Year is nipping at our heels, but YBP has had such an amazing 2008 we’re kind of sad to see it go. Here’s a toast to all of you that have supported us and helped our project grow. May 2009 be a safe, healthy, and happy year. From all of us here to all of you out there…twirpiditty twirpy twirp (“thank you” in YBP).

Here is a recap of just a few fantabulous YBP moments of 2008.

- Round of applause for the National, with their rings of musical fire… the New Pornographers/ Immaculate Machine, and their whale of a journey… and of course Bon Iver, with their musical cascade of waves.

- YBP theme song. Check it out if it’s not on your top 25 already!

- New Poster art! While personally YBP posters already serve as the basis for my apartment’s wallpaper…we added some more amazing poster art to help rock out your place!

- Amazing YBP inspired photography. Like where has your “glamour” magazine been, these pictures nicely demonstrate YBP tee’s range!

- Blogs, Blogs, and more blogs! We officially declare 2008 the year of the YBP blogger. Check out musically inspired blogs-Middle Distance Runner is an absolute must on your morning web browse! Look for his interviews with Birdie Busch and Nicole Atkins. Move over caffeine, hello YBP blogs.

- Cougarman returns to guide your guitar fantasies…from Bon Iver to Wolf Parade. 

- YBP is on TV. This yellowbird is really garnering some Hollywood attention. Our t-shirts were worn by one of the characters on the Canadian television program, ‘The Border’. 

- YBP customer testimonials. We really appreciate your support, comments, and suggestions. Keep helping us spread the good word!

- And of course new amazing bands and even more awe-inspiring, jaw-dripping, piss your pants fabulous tee-shirts!

- Last but not least in these hard economic times the YBP community has really come through and helped make this holiday season a lot more cheery for those in need. It’s important to remember that even though these times are hard for all of us and our pockets may seem on the light side, it is now more than ever that we need to give, give, and give. So from YBP and all our affiliated charities…

Here’s to a brand new year; a year of endless possibilities, musical journeys, and a better world…one tee shirt at a time.

Happy New Year folks! Let’s make 2009 brighter than times square at midnight.