Album Releases by Genre
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Yesterday And Today
by The Field
May 19, 2009
The follow-up to Axel Willner's 2007 album, "From Here We Go Sublime" features Battles drummer John Stanier.
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La Llama
by Savath & Savalas
May 19, 2009
Guillermo Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73), Eva Puyuelo Muns and Roberto Carlos Lange release the band's fourth album.
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Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free
by Akron/Family
May 5, 2009
This is the first album for the trio since Ryan Vanderhoof left the band in the fall of 2007.
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Balf Quarry
by Magik Markers
May 5, 2009
The latest album for the band from Connecticut was produced by Scott Colburn.
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Cryptomnesia
by El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez
May 5, 2009
The first album of three recorded in 2006 by the side project of Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.
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When I See The Sun Always Shines On TV
by Nadja
April 28, 2009
The Toronto-based duo of Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff release their latest album, featuring eight cover songs.
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Mythomania
by Cryptacize
April 21, 2009
The second album for the experimental rock trio was recorded near Yosemite.
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Tentacles
by Crystal Antlers
April 7, 2009
The debut full-length for the indie-rock band from Long Beach, California.
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Repo
by Black Dice
April 7, 2009
The second album on the Paw Tracks label for the Brooklyn-based experimental group.
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The Floodlight Collective
by Lotus Plaza
March 24, 2009
The solo debut album of Deerhunter's Lockett Pundt.
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Hymn To The Immortal Wind
by Mono
March 24, 2009
The fifth album for the Japanese experimental rock band was produced by Steve Albini.
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Enemy Mine
by Swan Lake
March 24, 2009
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).
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As Seen Through Windows
by Bell Orchestre
March 10, 2009
This is the second album for the Montreal group featuring two members of Arcade Fire.
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C'est Com...Com...Complique
by Faust
March 3, 2009
The German rock group returns with original members Jean Herve Peron, Werner "Zappi" Diermaier, and Ulan Bator's Amaury Cambuzat.
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White Bird Release
by Pan-American
February 24, 2009
The latest solo album for Labradford's Mark Nelson.
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Choral
by Mountains
February 17, 2009
The third album for the Brooklyn-based duo who met at the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago.
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Sholi
by Sholi
February 17, 2009
The debut full-length album for the trio from Davis, California was produced by Greg Saunier (Deerhoof).
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The Blue Depths
by Odawas
February 17, 2009
The latest album from the Indiana rock duo, now based in Berkeley, California.
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Old Money
by Omar Rodríguez-López
January 27, 2009
The debut album for the Mars Volta guitarist.
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Drone Trailer
by MV & EE With The Golden Road
January 20, 2009
This is the first release on DiCristina Stair for Matt "MV" Valentine and Erika "EE" Elder.
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Mirror Eye
by Psychic Ills
January 20, 2009
The second full-length album for the New York experimental rock band.
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RTZ
by Six Organs of Admittance
January 20, 2009
The two-disc album compiles live and unreleased tracks from the Ben Chasny-led band.
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Ouliposaliva
by Angil & The Hidden Tracks
November 24, 2008
The French band releases a concept album based on the sounds of brass and woodwind instruments.
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Glider
by The Sight Below
November 11, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Seattle-based artist was performed live.
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Fordlandia
by Jóhann Jóhannsson
November 4, 2008
The latest solo album for the Icelandic composer is the second of a planned triology about technology and American brand names.
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Ropechain
by Jookabox
November 4, 2008
This is the second album for the Indiana-born musician.
[The album was credited under Grampall Jookabox. The band changed its name to just Jookabox in 2009.]
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Microcastle
by Deerhunter
October 28, 2008
The rock group from Georgia recorded the album in a week in Brooklyn, New york.
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Saint Dymphna
by Gang Gang Dance
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the the Brooklyn, New York, experimental rock band.
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Missiles
by The Dears
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band from Montreal.
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Hush Arbors
by Hush Arbors
October 21, 2008
Keith Wood and Leon Dufficy release their first album on the Ecstatic Peace label.
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Temper
by Benoît Pioulard
October 14, 2008
The second album for the American electronic artist Thomas Meluch.
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Ferndorf
by Hauschka
October 7, 2008
The German musician releases his latest album of experimental electronic piano music.
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Doomsdayer's Holiday
by Grails
October 7, 2008
The latest album on the Temporary Residence label for the Oregon quartet.
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Alegranza
by El Guincho
October 7, 2008
The first album released in the US for the Barcelona, Spain-based artist.
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Uproot
by DJ/rupture
October 7, 2008
After several years in Spain, Jace Clayton returns to New York with his latest album of electronic mixes.
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Luna
by The Aliens
September 29, 2008
The Scottish band that includes three members of the Beta Band releases its sophomore album.
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The Hawk Is Howling
by Mogwai
September 23, 2008
The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Andy Miller.
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Journey To The West
by Monkey
September 23, 2008
Damon Albarn produced and wrote the music for the adaptation of a 16th Chinese book into a stage opera.
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Of Sirens Born
by Raglani
September 16, 2008
The five-track debut on Kranky was originally self-released by Raglini.
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Paperwork
by Volcano!
September 16, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-area avant-garde rock band.
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All The Way
by Growing
September 9, 2008
The Brooklyn duo releases its first album under the Social Registry label.
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Spirit
by Apse
August 19, 2008
The debut album of the Connecticut rock group was originally released overseas in 2006.
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Chemical Chords
by Stereolab
August 19, 2008
Tim Gane and company release their latest album, mixed by Joe Watson.
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Oceans Will Rise
by The Stills
August 19, 2008
The Montreal band releases its third album on its new label Arts & Crafts.
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White Fields And Open Devices
by Vessels
August 15, 2008
The quintet from Leeds releases its debut full-length album.
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Astrological Straits
by Zach Hill
August 12, 2008
This is the first solo album for the Sacramento-based drummer.
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Preteen Weaponry
by Oneida
August 5, 2008
The rock band from New York releases its first album in a planned three-album trilogy the band is calling Thank Your Parents.
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Something For All Of Us...
by Brendan Canning
July 22, 2008
Broken Social Scene cofounder Brendan Canning releases his first solo album as a part of the "Broken Social Scene Presents" series.
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Laulu Laakson Kukista
by Paavoharju
July 22, 2008
This is the latest album for the Finnish rock band.
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Object 47
by Wire
July 15, 2008
The first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004.
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Party Intellectuals
by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
June 24, 2008
The debut album for guitarist/vocalist Marc Ribot as Ceramic Dog, who heads up the experimental rock trio.
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Los Angeles
by Flying Lotus
June 10, 2008
The first full-length album on the Warp label for Steven Ellison.
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Life...The Best Game In Town
by Harvey Milk
June 3, 2008
This is the fifth album for the experimental rock band from Athens, Georgia.
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Health//Disco
by HEALTH
May 27, 2008
The compilation album for the experimental electronic band features remixes by Acid Girls, CFCF, Pink Skull, Narctrax, and Crystal Castles.
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Boo! Human
by Joan of Arc
May 20, 2008
This is the latest release for the Chicago-based experimental indie rock band.
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Supreme Balloon
by Matmos
May 6, 2008
The seventh album for the experimental band is promised to include many kinds of synthesizers.
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Water Curses [EP]
by Animal Collective
May 6, 2008
The four-track EP features songs from the band's "Strawberry Jam" studio sessions.
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Station
by Russian Circles
May 6, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-based instrumental band was produced by Matt Bayles.
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Blue Lambency Downward
by Kayo Dot
May 6, 2008
The third album for the avant-garde duo who were members of Maudlin Of The Well.
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Smile
by Boris
April 29, 2008
The Japanese experimental group's latest album features guest musicians Michio Kurihara of Ghost and Stephen O'Malley of Sunn O))).
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Rabbit Habits
by Man Man
April 8, 2008
The third album for the Philadelphia band is its first on the Anti label.
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13 Blues for Thirteen Moons
by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
March 25, 2008
The fifth full-length album by the Canadian group features four songs and 12 instrumental introductions.
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Street Horrrsing
by Fuck Buttons
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the Bristol, England experimental music duo.
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Hello, Voyager
by Evangelista
March 11, 2008
Carla Bozulich releases her latest album under the new band name of Evangelista.
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Another Sound Is Dying
by Dub Trio
January 29, 2008
The third studio album for the dub rock group from Brooklyn, New York.
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Women As Lovers
by Xiu Xiu
January 29, 2008
The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.
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Shelter From The Ash
by Six Organs of Admittance
November 20, 2007
The 10th album for Ben Chasny's experimental rock band.
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Parades
by Efterklang
November 13, 2007
The Danish band's second full-length album features 30 guest musicians.
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Comicopera
by Robert Wyatt
October 9, 2007
The English singer's latest includes Brian Eno, Paul Weller, and Phil Manzanera as guests.
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Love Is Simple
by Akron/Family
September 18, 2007
The third album for the NY-based experimental rock group.
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Strawberry Jam
by Animal Collective
September 11, 2007
The eighth album from the New York-based group.
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We Are Him
by Angels Of Light
August 28, 2007
The fifth album includes contributions from Akron/Family, Bill Rieflin, Julia Kent, and Christoph Hahn.
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Kurr
by Amiina
June 19, 2007
The Icelandic group known for touring with Sigur Ros releases their debut album.
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Tongues
by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 20, 2007
This third collaboration between jazz drummer Reid and Four Tet's Hebden was again recorded live, without any edits or overdubs.
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Abandoned Language
by Dälek
February 27, 2007
The experimental, often noisy hip-hop duo (former third member Still has left the group) from New Jersey returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Absence.'
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Human Animal
by Wolf Eyes
September 26, 2006
The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.'
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The Exchange Session Vol. 2
by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
June 6, 2006
This is the second of two releases from an improvised collaboration between pop and jazz drummer Reid and folktronica artist Hebden (Four Tet, Fridge).
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The Drift
by Scott Walker
May 23, 2006
The legendary singer-songwriter and one-time teen idol re-emerges with his first album in 11 years. Anyone expecting conventional rock or pop should look elsewhere, however, as it is even more challenging than previous release 'Tilt.'
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You Are There
by Mono
April 11, 2006
Steve Albini returns as engineer for this fifth album from the Japanese post-rock outfit.
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The Exchange Session Vol. 1
by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 7, 2006
This is the first of two releases from an improvised collaboration between pop and jazz drummer Reid and folktronica artist Hebden (Four Tet, Fridge).
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Mobile
by Glenn Kotche
March 7, 2006
The third solo recording for the drummer for Wilco and Loose Fur is an all-percussion affair, featuring eight original compositions.
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Lantern
by Clogs
February 7, 2006
This is the fourth album for the improvisational, instrumental, genre-defying four-piece, which shares a guitarist (Bryce Dessner) with The National.
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Hypermagic Mountain
by Lightning Bolt
October 18, 2005
The abrasive bass/drums duo of Brian Gibson and Brian Chippendal return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Wonderful Rainbow.'
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Plat du Jour
by Matthew Herbert
September 13, 2005
Herbert's first disc in two years is a sample-driven concept album about the relationship of food to politics, society and celebrity. It is best consumed while reading the detailed album website, rather than as a stand-alone piece of music.
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Broken Ear Record
by Black Dice
September 6, 2005
This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn noise-rockers.
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Drawing Restraint 9 OST
by Björk
August 23, 2005
Enlisted as composer for boyfriend Matthew Barney's latest experimental film (which loosely concerns whales and Japan), Bjork responded with a largely instrumental score. Will Oldham guests.
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No Business
by Negativland
May 24, 2005
The experimental Bay Area sound manipulators combine one of their more entertaining cut-and-paste CDs of recent years with a book examining fair use and copyright issues. Also included is a whoopee cushion.
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Seadrum/House Of Sun
by Boredoms
May 10, 2005
The latest "album" from the Japanese outfit contains just two tracks, albeit at 20 minutes apiece.
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Animal Lover
by The Residents
April 5, 2005
The mysterious San Francisco-based artists--who have been at it now for over 30 years--return with a collection of vaguely animal-themed tracks.
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Out Of Breach (Manchester's Revenge)
by Mu
February 8, 2005
The Sheffield, England husband and wife electronica duo of Maurice Fulton and Mutsumi Kanamori attack various aspects of pop culture on this second funny, angry and strange release, which features song titles such as "Paris Hilton" and "Stop Bothering Michael Jackson."
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Walking Cloud And Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered And The Sun Shined
by Mono
October 5, 2004
This third album from the Japanese instrumental post-rock outfit was recorded by Steve Albini.
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Joan Of Arc, Dick Cheney, Mark Twain...
by Joan of Arc
August 24, 2004
No, it's not a Jeopardy answer meriting the response "Who are three people who have never been in my kitchen?" but rather the latest noise-fest from Tim Kinsella & co.
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The Equatorial Stars
by Fripp & Eno
August 2, 2004
This is the third full-length collaboration between Brian Eno and guitarist Robert Fripp, with the previous two outings coming in 1973 and 1975.
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Terrorbird
by The Mae Shi
July 27, 2004
Allegedly recorded on a budget of $120, 'Terrorbird' is the somewhat strange debut for the post-punk four-piece from Los Angeles.
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Miss Machine
by The Dillinger Escape Plan
July 20, 2004
The inventive but challenging hardcore outfit returns with their first full-length studio recording since 1999's 'Calculating Infinity.'
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In A Safe Place
by The Album Leaf
June 22, 2004
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.
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God Bless Your Black Heart
by The Paper Chase
June 8, 2004
The Texas noise-rock trio led by John Congleton returns with a third LP.
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Kesto (234.48:4)
by Pan Sonic
May 18, 2004
The number in the title indeed refers to the total running time of the Finnish electronica duo's latest album, which consists of a whopping four CDs of all-new ambient experimental music.
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On! Air! Library!
by On! Air! Library!
April 6, 2004
This self-titled disc marks the debut for the unique-sounding New York post-rock/experimental trio of Philip Wann and twin sisters Claudia and Alley Deheza. Steve Rivette (Liars) produced, with guest drumming from Interpol's Sam Fogarino.
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Venice
by Fennesz
March 22, 2004
Vienna's Christian Fennesz, who creates ambient electronica based on processed guitar sounds, returns with his first solo studio effort in four years. David Sylvian guests on one track.
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