This is the second album for the band led by Spencer Krug (who can also be found in both Wolf Parade and Frog Eyes).

The third album for the band led by Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug.

The third album for the Spencer Krug-led project is its first with newest member Mark Nicol.

This is the fifth album (and a return to English-lanugage songs) for the well-regarded Welsh indie band, now signed to a major label (Epic). It is the first album ever to be released simultaneously on DVD and CD (with the DVD containing a movie and a remix for each track on the album). Paul McCartney and John Cale have cameo appearances on the album.

Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) produced the Furries' follow-up to 2003's "Phantom Power," which sees all of the band members (rather than just Gruff Rhys) taking turns at writing and singing. There are no Welsh songs this time out, although there is one in Portugese.

Hey Venus! is the Welsh band's follow-up to Love Kraft.

The Welsh band releases its ninth album features Franz Ferdinand’s Nick McCarthy rapping in German on 'Inaugural Trams.'

The Tennessee power-pop outfit returns for their fourth album (and second for indie label Arena Rock after two major-label releases for Elektra). Guided By Voices' Robert Pollard guests.

'Beast' marks the debut for Swan Lake, the new collaboration between Destroyer's Dan Bejar, Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug and Frog Eyes' Carey Mercer.

The second album for the band comprising Daniel Bejar (Destroyer, New Pornographers), Spencer Krug (Sunset Rubdown, Wolf Parade), and Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Blackout Beach).

This is the first album in four years for the Dayton, Ohio indie rock band fronted by Dave Doughman.

This is the debut album for the rock group led by John Petkovic, which includes Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis, Cobra Verde's Tim Parnin, and Witch's Dave Sweetapple as members.

This is the sixth album (and third on Beggars Banquet) for San Francisco's Swell, which now is a one-man band consisting entirely of David Freel.

The seventh LP for the San Francisco-based band sees the fractured band reunited, as singer and co-founder David Freel is rejoined by drummer Sean Kirkpatrick.

The debut album for the British rock band was produced by Rob Schnapf.

Ivy's Andy Chase produced this sophomore effort from the French band that gave us 2000's irresistibly poppy 'Puzzle.'

Dan Lissvik produces the second solo album for the Concretes' former lead singer.

The sophomore effort from the Long Island emo band was produced by Lou Giordano (Ataris), and features new vocalist Fred Mascherino (joining band founder Adam Lazzara).

The Seattle-based indie rock trio releases their first album.

The Portland-based duo of Kevin O'Connor and Lisa Molinaro release their third album.

The sophomore album for the Brooklyn, New York band now includes Ryan Sawyer as its full-time drummer.

Chris Zane (Les Savy Fav) produced this third album for the Toronto duo-turned-foursome.

The former Throwing Muses and Breeders member's third solo release finds her collaborating with the likes of Dean Fisher (who doubles as Juliana Hatfield's bassist and Donelly's husband) and Rich Gilbert.

This is the debut album for San Diego-based trio led by Travis Trevisan.

The Minneapolis band's debut full-length has drawn comparisons to Pavement.

The sophomore album for the indie rock quartet from Minnesota was produced by Dave Fridmann.

This is the first album on K Records for the Portland, Oregon, singer-songwriter.

Before he was in The Decemberists, singer-songwriter Colin Meloy fronted a Montana alt-country/alt-rock outfit known as Tarkio. This set collects that band's entire output of 27 tracks.

Ted Leo, formerly of Chisel, returns with his fourth album of punk-influenced singer-songwriter indie-folk rock.

The latest stripped-down, somewhat political rock effort from Ted Leo was produced by Chris Shaw (Dashboard Confessional, Bob Dylan).

Brendan Canty produced the band's first album for their new label, Touch and Go.

This is the sixth studio LP from the Scottish three-piece.

The first studio album in five years for the Scottish rockers was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire.

The Canadian folk-rock twins return with their third album.

The Canadian twins' latest album features members of Death Cab for Cutie and AFI.

This is the debut album for the Canadian quartet.

This is the debut LP for the new project from Chris Lopez (Rock*A*Teens).

This is album number three for the side project band for Animal Collective's Dave Portner (aka Avey Tare) and Black Dice's Eric Copeland.

This debut (and, it turns out, final album) from the noisy London trio was produced by James Ford (Simian).

A 20-year veteran of the indie music scene, the former Come frontwoman returns with her second solo LP.

Thalia Zedek returns with a band with her latest album on the Thrill Jockey label.

The San Francisco-based trio releases its fourth studio album.

Rick Rubin produced this fourth album for the Swedish quartet, which features contributions by Billy Preston and Ash's Charlotte Hatherley.

The fifth studio album for the Swedish rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.

The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt returns with a second disc under The 6ths nameplate (following 1995's Wasps' Nests). Like its predecessor, this album features original Merritt compositions sung by guest vocalists, including Gary Numan, Sarah Cracknell, Marc Almond, Bob Mould, and Sally Timms.

This is the Sub Pop debut (and third overall album) for the Seattle-based punk trio.

This is the debut album for the Southern California rock quintet.

The Bay Area indie-pop band returns with their third album (and first in three years).

Classically-trained guitarist Jimmy LaValle, who has played on albums by Tristeza and Black Heart Procession in addition to his own Album Leaf project, traveled from San Diego, CA to Iceland to record this third Album Leaf disc as a guest of Sigur Ros. Members of Sigur Ros, Mum, and Black Heart Procession appear on the album.

TAL's fourth disc is almost a Jimmy LaValle solo recording, with the band leader handling the bulk of the instrumentation, vocals, and production.

Recorded in Seattle but remixed in Iceland by Jón Birgisson of Sigur Rós, A Chorus of Storytellers is the fifth album led by multi-instrumentalist Jimmy LaValle of the Album Leaf.

Beta Band founder Gordon Anderson (also of Lone Pigeon) reunites with most of his former bandmates for this new, equally quirky project.

This is the debut studio album for the San Francisco trio.

The Chicago group's fourth full-length was produced by John Herndon (Tortoise, Isotope 217).

The Chicago indie band's fifth album is the first in a planned trilogy, and features a bit more electronics than previous outings. Members of Tortoise guest on the album, as does Rebecca Gates from the Spinanes.

This is the second full-length from the Kansas-based emo band.

This second 2004 disc from singer-songwriter Ned Oldham (brother of Palace Music's Will Oldham) offers country-tinged folk that recalls bands such as the Grateful Dead, Neil Young and the Meat Puppets.

This is the second album for the Peter Silberman-led band.

This is the Denver indie-pop band's first new album since 2000's 'The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone.'

The sixth album for the Robert Schneider-led indie-pop band is packed with 24 songs (although a dozen of them are brief instrumental segues).

This is a collection of B-sides and rare songs from 1995 to 2007.

The indie rock band led by Elephant 6 label co-founder Robert Schneider releases its seventh studio album.

The Kansas rock band's seventh album features several instrumental tracks.

This is the third album for the side project of Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt.

This is the seventh album for the New Zealand rock quartet.

This is the second album for the alt-folk trio from Vancouver, Canada.

This the third album for the Canadian folk trio includes a cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry."

This is the debut album for the four-piece garage-rock band fronted by Kpt.Michi.Gan's Michael Beckett.

Frequently compared to the Beta Band, this equally eclectic Isle of Wight-based duo of Paul Butler and Aaron Fletcher literally recorded this debut album in their shed.

This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road.

The eclectic UK band self-produced this third album in their Isle of Wight studios.

Album number two for the Canadian indie-rockers is their first for Jagjaguwar.

The British duo's debut full-length album was mixed by Rich Costey.

The sophomore album for the Brooklyn rock band is their first on Frenchkiss Records.

Los Angeles-based singer Inara George teams with multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin for their first LP as The Bird And The Bee, which blends '60s pop, tropicalia, and electronic elements.

The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George.

The British indie-rock trio, which includes twins Mike and Pete Bishop, releases its second album, produced by Brian O'Shaughnessy.

The San Diego-based band returns with their fourth album of dark, atmospheric music, following previous albums '1,' '2,' and, yes, '3' (c'mon guys, what happened to '4?'). This one is a concept album of sorts, about a murder mystery.

The San Diego indie rockers return with an 11-track set that ditches the Latin elements of the previous record but retains their moody, cinematic sound.

This is the latest album for the San Diego-based indie rock band.

The Akron, Ohio guitar-drums blues duo (needless White Stripes comparison omitted) of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney recorded this sophomore effort in a single 14-hour session.