The second album for the Scottish band was produced by Bernard Butler and is the first album with Dino Bardot, who replaced Jamie McMorrow.

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

The latest solo disc for the anticon producer (best known for his work in cLOUDDEAD) finds him joined by guests Mike Patton, Andrew Broder (Fog), and members of Subtle, Themselves and why?

San Francisco Bay Area DJ/producer David P. Madson's latest album.

The debut album from the British singer was produced by Jim Abbiss.

The latest album from the Brooklyn-based artist also known as Mike Sniper, who's real identity remains mysterious.

The second album for the rock band was produced by band member, Rostam Batmanglij.

This is the third album for the Britrock-influenced Swedish band.

Joe Chiccarelli produced the Seattle-based rock group's fourth album on new label Dangerbird Records.

This is the sophomore album for the British indie pop rock band led by Fyfe Dangerfield.

This is the expansive second album for the New York state emo outfit.

The experimental folk-rock duo of Brooklyn-based sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady return with a third album.

Until jj signed with Secretly Canadian to release its second full-length album, the identity of the Swedish duo was unknown to the industry at large.

The compilation, which includes six unreleased songs, as well as tracks released earlier on 1999's "Complete Recordings," for the Washington, D.C.-area indie pop band which was originally formed as a side project for members of Whorl and Velocity Girl with Pam Berry as the lead singer.

The third full-length for the quartet from Baltimore was produced by J Robbins.

The Glasgow band's fifth album serves as the soundtrack to the Todd Solondz film of the same name--in theory, that is, as only a few minutes of this new material is actually used in the movie (in fact, much of the album was recorded after the movie was released). However, as with a typical soundtrack album, expect snatches of dialogue and numerous instrumental tracks interspersed with fully-developed songs.

This is the second international release for Japanese producer/remixer/artist/recording star Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada), following his 1998 breakthrough debut for Matador, 'Fantasma.' A bit less cut-and-paste than its predecessor, 'Point' still showcases a range of musical styles in its 11 tracks.

The Swedish power-pop band's fourth album includes a remixed version of "Jerk It Out," better known as "that song in the iPod Shuffle commercial."

This is the fourth release for the chamber-pop outfit led by--yes--Matthew Pond and based in--you guessed it--Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, to be exact).

Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Jakob Dylan and Josh Homme guest on the New York singer-songwriter's rootsy third album.

This is the third LP for the English trio of vocalist Sarah Nixey, former Auteurs frontman Luke Haines and former Jesus & Mary Chain member John Moore. Together, they sound a bit like Saint Etienne, but with a much more political and satirical approach to their lyrics.

This 26-track set compiles works composed by the Magnetic Fields leader for three separate Chen Shi-Zheng operas.

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 second EP for the singer was inspired by music she heard in church.

The Canadian indie rock trio releases the follow-up to the band's 2008 debut, Red, Yellow & Blue.

The British trio releases its first full-length album, which features the Vivian Girls on one song.

A better album title would have been 'Nancy Sinatra & Friends,' as the 64-year-old singer collaborates with fans such as Morrissey, Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley, Sonic Youth's Jim O'Rourke and Thurston Moore, Jon Spencer, Pete Yorn and U2.

The Canadian collective (who wowed critics with 2003's 'You Forgot It In People') offers a compilation of B-sides and previously unreleased tracks.

The third album for the British rock band was produced by Flood.

After dabbling in solo projects, the band regroups for its fourth album, produced by Jason Lader.

Recorded in just two weeks after Adams (rather, his record company) scrapped plans to release 'Love Is Hell' as his official follow-up to 'Gold' (the former will instead appear as a 2-part EP), 'Rock'n'Roll' features guest appearances from Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day), Melissa Auf Der Mauer (Hole) and Parker Posey (every indie film in the last 15 years).

This is the first album-length collaboration for the married duo of Animal Collective's Avey Tare and Mum's Kria Brekkan. No, you are not crazy; every song is indeed (intentionally) played backwards.

The 13-piece outfit from Nashville (that isn't a country band) returns with a concept album about the former president (that really isn't about the former president). It's one of those things that you have to hear to understand.

The typically quirky Manchester, England trio led by John Bramwell returns with an atypical third album.

Death Cab for Cutie member and producer releases his debut solo album.

The Stars vocalist makes her solo debut, backed by members of that band as well as of Broken Social Scene, Do Make Say Think, and Metric.

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

The Massachusetts band--now down to the duo of Scott Levesque (vocals, guitars) and Brendan Harney (drums)--returns with their first album in four years.

The third album for the indie band whose biggest hit, "Valerie," was remade by Amy Winehouse.

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

The quartet from New York mixed and produced its own sophomore album.

The former Test Icicles frontman Devonte Hynes of Lightspeed Champion returns with the follow-up to 2008's Falling Off The Lavender Bridge. Produced by Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Gnarls Barkley), Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You is a collection of songs influenced by classical music and musical theatre.

Cleveland-based Joe Williams' debut album was recorded in Ohio, New York, and California.

This debut album for the Washington D.C. punk five-piece (with a rhythm section stocked with two drummers and two bassists) has drawn comparisons to Liars, Fugazi, and Q and Not U.

Kele Okereke & co. try to avoid the sophomore slump with this highly-anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed debut 'Silent Alarm.'

The abrasive bass/drums duo of Brian Gibson and Brian Chippendal return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Wonderful Rainbow.'

The 1980s-alt-rock-influenced, Diego Garcia-led band returns with a second album.

Leslie Feist, Joan Jett, Josh Homme and Beth Ditto are among the guests on the electro-sleaze (and we mean that in a good way) artist's third LP.

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

The Canadian band's third studio album.

Vanderslice continues his album-a-year pace (despite also serving as a producer on numerous indie-rock albums) with this typically literate and well-produced fifth disc, which was recorded with the help of The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle.

The poppy British quartet are joined by a nine-piece orchestra on their sophomore effort.

This is the second studio album for the Canadian rock band.

Har Mar's third disc features contributions from Northern State and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and was produced by John Fields (Andrew WK).

The first new release in 12 years from the influential Australian band features founding members Robert Forster and Grant McLennan with backing from members of Sleater-Kinney.

The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock duo was produced with Michael Patterson and Nic Jodoin.

This disc compiles 10 tracks from the Tim Kasher-led band's early 7-inch singles, and adds two previously unreleased cuts.

The English quintet's debut album was produced by Bernard Butler.

Produced by Hugh Jones and Stephen Street, 'Libertine' is the fourth studio album for the Britpop band best known for all the Smiths comparisons it generated with its first few releases.

This is the sophomore album for the Scottish indie rock band.

This is the first release on Fat Possum Records for the San Diego-based indie-rock artist.

Lemon Jelly's Nick Franglen produced Damon Gough's fifth Badly Drawn Boy album.

This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter.

The fourth album from the Denver indie-pop band led by Tammy Ealom is a sugary 12-song set.

This solo release from the anticon collective's Jonathan Wolf (aka Why?), also a member of cLOUDDEAD, sees the experimental rapper mixing in a healthy dose of indie guitar with beats and samples that venture from lo- to hi- fi.

The debut album for this indie electronica band from London, England.

This long-overdue second album finds the Montreal band shedding its dark, Joy Division-influenced sound for one that more closely resembles classic rock.

Julian Koster used a variety of antique and unusual recorders to achieve his unique sounds.

The two-disc set for the Swedish rock band is its fifth studio album.

Guitarist Nathan Thelen is out, and keyboardist Leona Marrs is in, for the third LP from the Andrea Zollo-fronted band.

They may not be easy to look up in search engines, but this very-much-rock quartet from Leeds, England could be found in all the UK music magazines, thanks to a much sought-after EP and this debut album.

The sophomore album for the New Yorker was produced by Zach Hill

Not the most accessible (sound-wise) of Sonic Youth's releases, this 11-track disc compiles some of the least accessible (availability-wise) of the band's obscure recordings, which have been remastered.

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.

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

The Italian producer Andrea Mangia teams up with MC Short Stories for his third album.

This is the debut full-length for the bawdy San Diego, Calif. rock outfit led by Jason Hill and Brian Karscig.

This three-track single (optimistically dubbed an "EP"), the band's second overall release, contains songs that allegedly will not appear on their upcoming full-length debut.

This is the second album for the Brooklyn-based indie rock trio.

The four-track EP features a song remixed by Saint Etienne.

The Canadian duo of Jim Guthrie and Islands singer Nick Thorburn release their debut album as Human Highway.

The third album from the London-based indie outfit.

Stephen Street produced the British band's second album, which follows their acclaimed 2005 debut 'Employment.'