The New Zealand duo releases their fourth full-length album.

Less lo-fi and more band-oriented than previous efforts, 'Let Them Drink' is the second full-length studio release for the Philadelphia band led by Shai Halperin.

The Seattle-based punk band returns with their third album.

The Seattle-based band featuring ex-Pretty Girls Make Graves' Derek Fudesco releases their first album.

The second album for the Seattle-based indie rock band was produced by Colin Stewart.

The British band released You Cross My Path as a free download by way of the radio station XFM's Web site.

'Experience' is certainly evident here as former dB's Chris Stamey and Gene Holder are joined by all three members of Yo La Tengo, Caitlin Cary and producer Mitch Easter for a trip through material by the likes of Television, Cream and the Yardbirds (as well as some originals).

The properly-hatted New York City four-piece make their debut with this ambitious CD.

The legendary (and influential, at least among the indie rock set) New Zealand band The Clean returns with its first album in five years (and only the fourth of their 22-year career). Yo La Tengo's Georgia Hubley and Ira Kaplan guest on two tracks.

This is the latest release for the New Zealand rock band.

The London-based band follow their singles collection ('Suburban Light') with this, their first true studio LP, which continues their hazy, 60s-influenced sound developed in those earlier songs.

Brian O'Shaughnessy produced the atmospheric UK band's second studio album.

Recorded in Nashville, the UK band's third studio album is slightly peppier and happier than past efforts (for The Clientele, anyway).

The British indie rock band releases its fifth full-length studio album.

The second album for the Atlanta-based female rock band.

The now New York-based psych-rock five-piece worked with producer Bill Racine on this fourth album.

The Swedish group (originally formed 9 years ago as an all-girl trio, but now featuring 8 full-time members) make their international debut with an album that manages to combine elements of classic Motown, Mazzy Star and the Velvet Underground.

Mike Mogis produced this second set from the Swedish act.

The Ontario, Canada band makes its Sub Pop (and U.S.) debut with this, their second LP, which mixes alternative rock with punk and soul.

The Canadian rockers follow 'Shine A Light' with this 10-track set.

The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band is its first full-length album on the Arts & Crafts label.

This debut effort from Liverpool's The Coral is an inventive mix of numerous musical styles.

This limited edtion 11-song low-fi mini-album was recorded with producer Ian Broudie over the course of a week.

One of the more attention-grabbing British bands to emerge in the last few years--their fun, genre-jumping debut album landed them a Mercury Music Prize nomination--The Coral returns with a more coherent, '60s-influenced sophomore LP.

Portishead's Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley produced this fourth LP for the UK retro-rockers.

The latest album from the British band is produced by Craig Silvey (The Magic Numbers).

The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Stephen Street.

The follow-up to the band's gold album "St. Jude" was produced by Ed Buller.

The English trio of brothers look to leave a mark in the US with their third album.

This is the first album for the British rock band to feature the Smiths' Johnny Marr as lead guitarist.

'Calamity' is the first full length for Chris Cohen's new full-time project since leaving experimental rockers Deerhoof.

They might sound Britpop (and at the very least, a bit like The Smiths), but this collective led by Murray Lightburn hails from Montreal, Canada. This is their second album and first U.S. release.

The Montreal band led by Murray Lightburn is a little more rocking and a little less orchestral on this follow-up to 'No Cities Left.'

The fourth album for the indie rock band from Montreal.

The debut album for the duo from Australia was produced by band member Johnny Siera.

This is the second album for the Portland, Ore.-based indie five-piece led by Colin Meloy.

Chris Walla produced this third album for the literary Portland, Ore.-based five-piece led by Colin Meloy.

'Crane Wife' marks the literate, Colin Meloy-led band's major label debut.

The Portland, Oregon, indie band's fifth album features guest appearances by Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark, My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Robyn Hitchcock, and the Spinanes' Rebecca Gates.

The fifth and final album from The Delgados (released on the band's own Chemikal Underground label) was co-produced with Tony Doogan. It ditches the strings of its orchestral predecessor, 'Hate,' to take a much poppier approach.

This is the '80s alternative rock-influenced debut disc for the Northampton, England band.

This volume collects 9 remixes by the production team The DFA (the duo of Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy) of songs by Gorillaz, Hot Chip, Chemical Brothers, Le Tigre, Radio 4 and more.

The duo's second remix compilation this year includes their take on tracks by Junior Senior, N.E.R.D., Nine Inch Nails, Goldfrapp and more.

The inventive but challenging hardcore outfit returns with their first full-length studio recording since 1999's 'Calculating Infinity.'

This is the third full-length for the Detroit garage rockers led by guitarist Mick Collins (ex of the Gories) and featuring a supersized rhythm section of two bass players and two drummers. Included in early versions are bonus covers of Brian Eno's "King's Lead Hat" and Robyn Hitchcock's "Executioner of Love."

The Dirtbombs fourth full-length album includes covers of songs by Alan Moore, Dead Moon, and Sparks.

The eclectic Washington, D.C.-based indie band follow their best-received album, 1999's 'Emergency & I,' with this, their fourth LP. The Plan announced their breakup subsequent to its release.

This final release from the now disbanded Washington, D.C. group is a remix album, but with a twist: all of the tracks were remixed by fans in response to an invitation on DP's website, with the best entries selected for inclusion on this disc.

Neil Hannon returns with a follow-up to 2000's 'Gin Soaked Boy.' A bit of a departure, this album utilizes Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and a larger group of musicians to highlight a more serious side to Hannon's music.

The title of this ninth Divine Comedy album for Neil Hannon echoes back to the band's debut, 'Fanfare For The Comic Muse.'

The San Francisco, California-based duo releases its sophomore album.

The third album for the rock band was produced by Phil Ek.

The quartet from San Diego, California, releases its sophomore album.

Steve Revitte produced the experimental Brooklyn four-piece's third album (and first for Matador).

The debut album for Robert "Chicken" Burke and Simone Felice, who left The Felice Brothers last year.

The UK rockers (making their full-length debut with this Flood- and Simon Raymonde-produced disc) are fronted by Liela Moss, who has drawn comparisons to Patti Smith and PJ Harvey.

The sophomore album for the British quintet was produced by Chris Goss.

This is the second album for the Seattle-based indie rock duo.

The half American, half English four-piece make their debut with an album that, like Manitoba's Up In Flames, combines organic and electronic elements from a variety of genres into a unique psychedelic stew.

This is the second LP for the ever-growing prog-rock collective that calls both England and Texas home.

Chris Goss (Kyuss) produced this second album for the UK rockers.

Rilo Kiley's Blake Sennett is the mastermind behind this collective, which includes contributions from members of Azure Ray and Ozma and production from Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes) and Jimmy Tamborello (DNTEL, Postal Service).

Rilo Kiley's Blake Sennett returns with a sophomore set for his side project, The Elected. Contributors include members of Eisley and Bright Eyes, as well as Rilo Kiley bandmate Jenny Lewis.

Formally known as The Bridges, the British band returns with a label, a new name, and a new album.

Guy Blakeslee who originally recorded under the name Entrance, with Derek W. James and Paz Lenchantin contributing, they now credit themselves The Entrance Band.

The Brooklyn-based Elephant 6-style band (which shares some members with Ladybug Transistor) returns with a second LP.

This is the third album of 60s-influenced tunes from the Brooklyn-based indie-pop band.

Definitely not your typical Chicago band, this trio of former Trenchmouth members Damon Locks and Wayne Montana and Vandermark 5 drummer Tim Mulvenna injects funk, ska, and hip-hop elements into the usual post-rock mix on this debut full-length.

This eponymous disc is the debut for the Washington D.C. duo of Dischord Records/Fugazi head Ian MacKaye and drummer Amy Farina (The Warmers).

This is the second album for the D.C.-based duo of Ian MacKaye (Fugazi) and Amy Farina (The Warmers).

The first album in three years for the Dutch collective. This 12-track set was produced by Steve Albini.

The six-piece band from South Carolina releases its debut album on the Dead Oceans label.

Mike Mogis produced this fourth album for the dance-inducing Nebraska indie rockers. Azure Ray's Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor add vocals on several tracks.

The first album released on their new label Blank.wav was written and produced by the band.

Mark E. Smith & Co. return with their full-length follow-up to 'The Real New Fall LP.'

The Mark E. Smith-led band's 26th studio album (give or take) features yet another new lineup of musicians (who also play in Los Angeles outfit Darker My Sweet), as the previous set mutinied on tour last year.

The second album on the Team Love label for the three brothers from upstate New York.

The New York City five-piece (yes, they're one of *those* New York bands) make their debut with 'Red Bedroom,' mixing dance and punk like it's 2002 all over again.

Unlike Jack and Meg White, this brother-sister garage-blues duo really are brother and sister. 'Gallowsbird's Bark' marks the full-length debut for New Yorkers Eleanor and Matthew Friedberger after several years touring with the likes of Spoon, The Kills and French Kicks.

The brother-sister duo of Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger return with a second quirky, challenging and eclectic LP.

Siblings Matt and Eleanor Friedberger are joined by their 83-year-old grandmother (!) on their latest eclectic release.

The increasingly prolific brother-sister duo of Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger (this time, sans grandmother) return with their fourth album.

Thrill Jockey releases the New York duo's sixth album.