All Night Radio is the latest (and most psychedelic) incarnation for Beachwood Sparks' Dave Scher and Jimi Hey.

The dour Glasgow-based duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcom Middleton return for their fifth studio album, with guest contributions from members of Bright Eyes and Mogwai.

The third album for the New York quintet was produced with Alex Newport.

This is the second solo outing for the former Archers Of Loaf and Crooked Fingers frontman.

The sixth album for Mac McCaughan's other band (i.e., the one that isn't Superchunk) finds him joined by bassist Jim Wilbur and drummer/brother Matthew McCaughan. Tim Mooney produced.

This is the fourth release for Quasi, which features Sam Coomes (formerly of The Donner Party, and sometimes bandmate of Elliott Smith and Built to Spill) and Sleater-Kinney's Janet Weiss.

The seventh album for the indie rock band.

The debut album for the Canadian quartet was produced by Chad VanGaalen.

The Oklahoma band makes its Barsuk debut with this third album of quirky indie-pop.

Recorded by Steve Albini, 'Run To Ruin' is the New York singer-songwriter's third LP. The Dirty Three's Jim White chips in on drums.

'Songs' is the first solo LP for the co-founder of The Posies, who is also a member of the current lineup of Big Star.

The fifth LP for the chamber-pop trio is a collaboration with the New York-based progressive theater collective SITI Company.

This is the first album for the Los Angeles-based power-pop band formerly known as The Brokedown.

This is the latest album for Randolph Chabot, who had a track on his label's "Adult Swim" album "Ghostly Swim."

The third album for the Pennsylvania hard rock band was produced by Alex Newport.

A member of fellow anticon collective artist cLOUDDEAD, Odd Nosdam returns with his second solo LP, a two-part disc that combines instrumental tracks and beats with a found-sound collage approach.

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

Trail of Dead fans waiting for the band's follow-up to 2002's 'Source Tags & Codes' will have to make do, for now, with this 5-track EP (which also contains three videos).

The indie-pop trio from Illinois--making their debut with 'Kindness'--features former members of Maserati and Absinthe Blind.

This is the second full-length album for Jesy Fortino, the singer-songwriter based in Seattle, Washington.

A bit more rock-oriented than its predecessor, 'Acetate' is nevertheless another experimental effort from the now-63-year-old Cale.

Bassist Britta Phillips and guitarist Dean Wareham (each a member of the band Luna) offer a mix of originals and covers, including takes on songs by Madonna, the Silver Jews and the Doors, all produced by Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex).

This is the second album for the garage-psych outfit led by Greg Ashley.

Founded in 1996 in San Francisco, this now New York-based instrumental outfit (which shares some members with the band !!!) has previously drawn a bit of acclaim for their vinyl-only releases. This six-track effort represents their first CD release, which showcases their dancier, dubbier, funkier brand of post-rock.

Not only the most-hyped band of early 2006, Sheffield, England's Arctic Monkeys (led by 19-year-old Alex Turner) managed to accomplish what the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Libertines couldn't do before them: set the UK record for fastest-selling debut album of all time.

The follow-up to the band's second album was produced by Rob Cavallo.

Interpol moves to Capitol Records with their third studio album.

'I'm Wide Awake' is the more country/acoustic of Conor Oberst's twin January 2005 releases under the Bright Eyes name. Emmylou Harris provides vocals on three tracks.

The increasingly-popular indie-pop outfit led by James Mercer returns with a third album.

The Brothers Followill reunite with producers Ethan Johns and Angelo Petraglia for their first album in over two years.

This is the fourth full-length album for the Long Island, New York, rock band.

Named after Charles Manson's getaway driver, the British quartet Kasabian drew comparisons to The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, and Primal Scream with this debut LP.

This is the much-blogged-about first album for the Baltimore duo of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand.

The English indie rock band's third album was produced by Jacknife Lee and Paul Epworth.

The Tears' debut album reunites Suede's Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler for the first time in over a decade.

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

This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.

This is the third album for the Washington-based indie rockers.

The trio's seventh album (their first for Sub Pop) features production work from Dave Fridmann and an atypically energetic sound.

This is the second full-length for the Toronto group fronted by Emily Haines, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene.

The latest album for the Welsh rock band was recorded in Connecticut and Seattle, with Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, Parenthetical Girls' Zac Pennington, and Dead Science's Jherek Bischoff appearing as guests.

With this full-length album, Ween move away from their electro-heavy "Friends" EP released earlier this year.

The New York City-based band's fourth studio album.

This is the second album for the 80s New Wave-influenced outfit fronted by Shawn Christensen.

The Brooklyn band's dance/punk/80s hybrid debut follows months of hype and anticipation fed by several years of touring. Included here is the single "House Of Jealous Lovers."

This is the fourth LP (and first released by Epitaph) for the indie-minded Minneapolis-based duo of Slug and Ant.

The dance-punk outfit returns with a third LP.

This is the second album for the garage-blues duo of VV and Hotel (known to their parents as Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince).

This is the first album for the San Francisco experimental rock outfit since the departure of guitarist Chris Cohen.

This is the major-label debut for the Brooklyn-based indie-rock trio fronted by Keith Murray.

Mark Linkous' first Sparklehorse album in five years includes collaborations with Danger Mouse, Christian Fennesz, and Tom Waits.

No, it's not a folk album, but Westerberg does handle all of the instruments himself on this latest solo release. (We suppose that it's hard to find replacements for The Replacements.)

The debut album for the indie rock quartet from Leeds.

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

The New Pornographers singer (and accomplished solo artist) offers up a live set of originals and eclectic covers, backed by The Sadies.

This is the debut album for the British quartet led by Charlie Fink.

This short solo disc for half of the current Animal Collective lineup was recorded in 2002 after the death of his father.

The second set of demos from the Weezer singer ranges from 1993 to 2008.

Featuring basically the same lineup as the defunct Chicago band Red Red Meat, Califone makes their Thrill Jockey debut with this mix of country, blues, folk, and electronic elements.

Don't know Bonnie "Prince" Billy? You may know him better by his given name, Will Oldham, who recorded under his name as well as Palace Music throughout the 1990s. This is his third album under the Billy moniker, and features contributions from members of Lambchop.

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

The Boise, Idaho trio returns with a follow-up to 1999's 'Keep It Like A Secret.'

The group featuring ex-Noise Ratchet founders releases its debut album, which was recorded in a cabin in Julian, CA.

This is the second album (and Saddle Creek debut) for the San Francisco duo of Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel.

Ugly Casanova is the alter ego of Modest Mouse singer/guitarist Isaac Brock, who makes his solo debut with this release. The 13 tracks were produced by Brian Deck (Tortoise, Sea and Cake), and the backing band includes Pall Jenkins (Black Heart Procession) and Tim Rutili (Red Red Meat), but it sounds a lot like a Modest Mouse release.

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

The second full-length (not including a collection of EPs) from Britain's heralded Beta Band is just as eclectic as the band's first outing, combining pop and indie rock with touches of hip hop and electronica. The ten new tracks are highlighted by the singles "Squares" and "Broke." (And if the immodest album title reminds you of the Stone Roses' 'Second Coming,' don't worry--the comparisons end there.)

This is the second album for the eclectic indie-rock band fronted and founded by John Schmersal (Brainiac). For this outing, the band has expanded to a four-piece, with new members Matt Schultz and former Blonde Redhead bassist Toko Yasuda (who replaces Steve Calhoon and handles some vocals).

The Australian rockers, who have attracted attention in their homeland and in Europe with their early EPs, make their full-length debut with this LP.

The all-female indie-rock band from Brighton, England (who in the past have crossed Stereolab's love for vintage electronics with a more raucous sound) worked with producer Steve Albini on this second full-length, which incorporates vocals into the mix for the first time.

This is the second solo LP from the co-founder of such legendary alt-country bands as Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt.

This is the Ohio band's fourth album of jazzy prog-rock.

The sophomore album for Joan Wasser features Rufus Wainwright as a guest vocalist on one track.

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.

'Valende' is the third album overall and American debut for the Italian psychedelic rock band Jennifer Gentle. (Note that there is nobody in the band actually named Jennifer, and we are unsure about exactly how gentle they are.)

The fifth album for the Detroit rock band features a reference to its 2003 hit 'Gay Bar.'

The 11th album for the Anton Newcombe-led rock band features the return of bassist/guitarist Matt Hollywood, who left the group in 1999.

The second disc for Prince Paul and Dan The Automator finds the producer pair joined by Cat Power, RZA, Jack Johnson, Julee Cruise and Pharrell Williams.

The four-track EP features songs recorded during and after the "Loyalty To Loyalty" sessions.

The debut five-track EP for the California-based singer was produced by Band Of Horses' Bill Reynolds.

The fourth album for the indie rock band from Montreal.

This is the second album for the Long Island indie rock band.