Album Releases by Genre
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Myths Of The Near Future
by Klaxons
March 27, 2007
'Myths' marks the debut for the fun-loving dance-rock (or as the band themselves call it, "new rave") four-piece from Brighton, England.
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Reformation Post T.L.C.
by The Fall
March 27, 2007
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.
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Yours Truly, Angry Mob
by Kaiser Chiefs
March 27, 2007
Stephen Street produced the British band's second album, which follows their acclaimed 2005 debut 'Employment.'
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Strangelet
by Grant-Lee Phillips
March 27, 2007
REM's Peter Buck and Bill Rieflin guest on the Los Angeles troubadour's latest disc of originals.
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Saltbreakers
by Laura Veirs
March 27, 2007
The Portland, Ore-based singer-songwriter reunites with producer Tucker Martine (The Decemberists) for her sixth album, which is titled after her backing band.
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Octopus
by The Bees [Band of Bees]
March 26, 2007
The eclectic UK band self-produced this third album in their Isle of Wight studios.
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Pale Young Gentlemen
by Pale Young Gentlemen
March 23, 2007
The quintet from Madison, Wisconsin self-releases their debut album.
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Sound Of Silver
by LCD Soundsystem
March 20, 2007
Dance-punk producer (and one-half of The DFA) James Murphy returns with his second LCD Soundsytem album.
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We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank
by Modest Mouse
March 20, 2007
'We Were Dead,' the Isaac Brock-led band's follow-up to its breakthrough 2004 hit 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News,' is their first release to feature their newest member, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. The Shins' James Mercer guests on three tracks.
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Drums And Guns
by Low
March 20, 2007
The slowcore trio (including new bassist Matt Livingston) reunites with producer Dave Fridmann.
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Living With The Living
by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
March 20, 2007
Brendan Canty produced the band's first album for their new label, Touch and Go.
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Glitter In The Gutter
by Jesse Malin
March 20, 2007
Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Jakob Dylan and Josh Homme guest on the New York singer-songwriter's rootsy third album.
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Armchair Apocrypha
by Andrew Bird
March 20, 2007
The Chicago-based singer-songwriter returns with his tenth album of literate and eclectic indie rock.
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Why Bother?
by Adult.
March 20, 2007
The band's follow-up to 2005's 'Gimmie Trouble' finds Adult. back down to the original duo of Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller.
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I'll Sleep When You're Dead
by El-P
March 20, 2007
El-P's long-anticipated second solo disc features collaborations with Cat Power, Trent Reznor, Matt Sweeney, Aesop Rock, and The Mars Volta.
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Out Of The Woods
by Tracey Thorn
March 20, 2007
This is the Everything But The Girl singer's first solo release since 1982.
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If The Ocean Gets Rough
by Willy Mason
March 20, 2007
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter makes his Astralwerks debut with this second 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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Person Pitch
by Panda Bear
March 20, 2007
The third solo album from Animal Collective's Noah Lennox (aka Panda Bear) is completely unlike its predecessor, as it is both upbeat and electronic, sounding like a spacey, 21st century Beach Boys album.
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Let Me Introduce My Friends
by I'm from Barcelona
March 20, 2007
Actually, they're from Sweden. Numbering a Polyphonic Spree-esque 29 members, the Emanuel Lundgren-led collective made their full-length debut in 2006 with the unusually chipper 'Friends,' which hit the States in early 2007.
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Turn The Lights Out
by The Ponys
March 20, 2007
The Chicago band's third album marks their Matador debut. John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr.) produces.
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Western Xterminator
by RTX
March 20, 2007
'Xterminator' is the second album for Jennifer Herrema's post-Royal Trux project.
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Black Pompadour
by The Zincs
March 20, 2007
John McEntire produced this third album for the Chicago indie rockers led by Jim Elkington.
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Ten New Messages
by The Rakes
March 19, 2007
The London band's second album was produced by Jim Abiss and Brendan Lynch.
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Costello Music
by The Fratellis
March 13, 2007
This full-length debut for the Glasgow indie-rock trio (who are not actually brothers, despite adopting the same last name) includes the song "Flathead," which can be heard soundtracking a recent iPod commercial.
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These Friends Of Mine
by Rosie Thomas
March 13, 2007
Sufjan Stevens, David Bazan, and Damien Jurado are among the numerous guests on the Seattle singer-songwriter's fourth album, which includes a cover of R.E.M.'s "The One I Love."
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Pocket Symphony
by Air
March 6, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this latest set from the French duo, who are joined by guest vocalists Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy).
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Neon Bible
by Arcade Fire
March 6, 2007
One of the most anticipated releases of 2007 is this second album from Montreal's Arcade Fire, the Win Butler- and Regine Chassagne-led band that won over bloggers, critics, and, ultimately, fans with their 2004 debut 'Funeral.'
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Candylion
by Gruff Rhys
March 6, 2007
Unlike his Welsh-language solo debut, the more accessible 'Candylion' finds the Super Furry Animals leader singing mainly in English.
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National Anthem Of Nowhere
by Apostle Of Hustle
March 6, 2007
'National Anthem' is the second album for the Canadian band led by Andrew Whiteman, also a guitarist in Broken Social Scene.
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The Third Hand
by RJD2
March 6, 2007
The hip-hop producer attempts a "pop" album for the first time on this third release, utilizing all live instrumentation and even singing on almost all of the tracks.
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Lynn Teeter Flower
by Maria Taylor
March 6, 2007
The Azure Ray singer's second solo set was recorded with Spoon's Jim Eno and Now It's Overhead's Andy LeMaster as well as Memphis producer Doug Easley. Conor Oberst guests.
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Vessels
by Wolf & Cub
March 6, 2007
The buzz band from Adelaide, Australia (notable in part due to their twin-drummer lineup) make their full-length debut with this hard-rocking, psychedelic 10-song effort.
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Yours To Keep
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
March 6, 2007
This is the first solo album for the guitarist for The Strokes, whose father was also a successful singer-songwriter. Guests include Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller.
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Myth Takes
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
March 6, 2007
The dance-punk outfit returns with a third LP.
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Back Numbers
by Britta Phillips and Dean Wareham
February 27, 2007
The second album for the [now-married] duo of former Luna members Dean & Britta was produced by Tony Visconti.
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You, You're A History In Rust
by Do Make Say Think
February 27, 2007
This fifth release from the adventurous Toronto-based instrumental post-rock outfit is their first album in four years.
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Brand New By Tomorrow
by Money Mark
February 27, 2007
Producer and Beastie Boys collaborator Mark Ramos-Nishita returns with a solo vocal-driven album, his first release in nearly six years (and his first output for Jack Johnson's label).
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We All Belong
by Dr. Dog
February 27, 2007
The fourth album for the Philadelphia band was recorded on a 24-track tape.
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A Brighter Beat
by Malcolm Middleton
February 26, 2007
This is the first solo release for the Scottish artist since the breakup of his band Arab Strap.
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All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone
by Explosions in the Sky
February 20, 2007
The instrumental post-rock band from Texas returns after a four-year wait with this fourth studio album.
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Atlantis: Hymns For Disco
by k-os
February 20, 2007
Toronto's Kheaven Brereton returns with his third studio album of indie hip-hop mixed with a variety of other genres.
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The Return To Form Black Majick Party
by Pop Levi
February 20, 2007
A member of Ladytron's touring band as well as the trio Super Numeri, English multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Pop Levi (yes, Pop is indeed his middle name) makes his full-length solo debut with this eclectic disc.
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The Cost
by The Frames
February 20, 2007
The Dublin, Ireland band returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Burn The Maps.'
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Strength In Numbers
by Calla
February 20, 2007
This New York indie-rockers return with a follow-up to 2005's 'Collisions.'
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Sex Change
by Trans Am
February 20, 2007
The ironic Washington, D.C. post-rockers return with their first album in three years.
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King For A Day
by Bobby Conn
February 20, 2007
The eccentric Chicago artist returns with his first disc in three years.
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Dressed Up For The Letdown
by Richard Swift
February 20, 2007
This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter.
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The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse
by The Besnard Lakes
February 20, 2007
Album number two for the Canadian indie-rockers is their first for Jagjaguwar.
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Or Give Me Death
by Aqueduct
February 20, 2007
'Death' is the third album for Seattle's David Terry, who almost single-handedly is Aqueduct.
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Can Cladders
by High Llamas
February 20, 2007
Sean O'Hagan's first High Llamas album in four years sticks to his usual script of '60s-influenced pop.
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In Advance Of The Broken Arm
by Marnie Stern
February 20, 2007
New York guitarist Stern (who blends harder, experimental rock with more typical indie-rock tunes) makes her debut with this 13-song set co-produced by Zach Hill (Hella).
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This Too Will Pass
by The One AM Radio
February 20, 2007
This is the third release for the lo-fi indie outfit led by Hrishikesh Hirway.
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Tones Of Town
by Field Music
February 13, 2007
This second studio LP for the Sunderland, England trio once again finds the band being compared to XTC.
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Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul
by Jesse Sykes
February 6, 2007
Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.
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Writer's Block
by Peter Bjorn and John
February 6, 2007
This third album from the Stockholm, Sweden indie-rock trio has attracted critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic. Victoria Bergsman of the Concretes guests.
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My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go
by Aereogramme
February 6, 2007
This is the first album in four years for the Scottish four-piece.
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New Magnetic Wonder
by The Apples In Stereo
February 6, 2007
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).
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A Weekend In The City
by Bloc Party
February 6, 2007
Kele Okereke & co. try to avoid the sophomore slump with this highly-anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed debut 'Silent Alarm.'
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Dip
by L. Pierre
February 6, 2007
L(ucky) Pierre is the alter-ego of former Arab Strap member Aidan Moffat, and the cinematic, instrumental 'Dip' was recorded shortly before that band's breakup.
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Phantom Punch
by Sondre Lerche
February 6, 2007
After a diversion into jazz-pop (2006's 'Duper Sessions'), the Norwegian artist returns with a more muscular rock album produced by Tony Hoffer.
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Loney, Noir
by Loney, Dear
February 6, 2007
Sweden multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanangen (aka Loney, Dear) makes his American debut with this re-release of his fourth album.
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Roadkill Overcoat
by Busdriver
January 30, 2007
Los Angeles rapper Regan Farquhar returns with an album produced by Boom Bip and DJ Nobody.
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There's No 666 In Outer Space
by Hella
January 30, 2007
The Sacramento duo has transformed into a full five-piece band, fronted by new singer Aaron Ross, for this new LP.
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We Know About The Need
by Bracken
January 30, 2007
'Need' marks the solo debut for Chris Adams of the Leeds, England band Hood.
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Some Loud Thunder
by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
January 30, 2007
Dave Fridmann produced the acclaimed indie band's second LP, which again is self-released in the U.S.
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Casino Twilight Dogs
by Youth Group
January 30, 2007
The Australian band's second album was produced by Wayne Connolly (The Vines) and includes their cover of Alphaville's "Forever Young."
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Cryptograms
by Deerhunter
January 29, 2007
This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.
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Stand Your Ground
by Little Barrie
January 29, 2007
Dan the Automator co-produced this sophomore set for the English rockers led by Barrie Cadogan.
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Rites Of Uncovering
by Arbouretum
January 23, 2007
Frequent Will Oldham collaborator (and member of The Anomoanon) Dave Heumann offers the second album of rustic rock from his own project, Arbouretum.
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I Can't Go On, I'll Go On
by The Broken West
January 23, 2007
This is the first album for the Los Angeles-based power-pop band formerly known as The Brokedown.
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Living Well
by Rob Crow
January 23, 2007
This is the fourth solo album for the Pinback frontman.
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The Bird And The Bee
by The Bird And The Bee
January 23, 2007
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.
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Visitations
by Clinic
January 23, 2007
Gareth Jones produced this fourth album for the distinctive Liverpool band.
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Friend Opportunity
by Deerhoof
January 23, 2007
This is the first album for the San Francisco experimental rock outfit since the departure of guitarist Chris Cohen.
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Wincing The Night Away
by The Shins
January 23, 2007
The increasingly-popular indie-pop outfit led by James Mercer returns with a third album.
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Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
by Of Montreal
January 23, 2007
Kevin Barnes injects atypically autobiographical subject matter into his danceable indie-pop tunes on his latest Of Montreal release.
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Friend And Foe
by Menomena
January 23, 2007
This second song-based album of unconventional indie-rock from the Portland, Ore. trio marks their Barsuk debut.
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Transparent Things
by Fujiya & Miyagi
January 23, 2007
As their name suggests, Fujiya & Miyagi are an English trio who make German electronic rock. (OK, so maybe it doesn't suggest that.) 'Things' compiles some of the Brighton band's previously-released singles.
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Woke Myself Up
by Julie Doiron
January 23, 2007
Although still a solo album, 'Woke Myself Up' finds the singer-songwriter backed by her former bandmates in the Canadian group Eric's Trip for the first time in a decade.
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Enemy Chorus
by The Earlies
January 23, 2007
This is the second LP for the ever-growing prog-rock collective that calls both England and Texas home.
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In Stormy Nights
by Ghost
January 23, 2007
The first release in three years for the Japanese psych-rockers contains just six tracks, including one that clocks in at nearly half an hour.
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The Autumn Defense
by The Autumn Defense
January 9, 2007
This is the third album for the side project of Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt.
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The Destroyed Room: B-Sides And Rarities
by Sonic Youth
December 12, 2006
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.
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Beast Moans
by Swan Lake
November 21, 2006
'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.
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Songs For Christmas
by Sufjan Stevens
November 21, 2006
This five-EP box set collects holiday-themed lo-fi and impromptu tracks (a mix of standards and originals originally intended as gifts for his friends and family) recorded by Stevens over the past five years.
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Entomology
by Josef K
November 21, 2006
The short-lived early 1980s Scottish band (who, like followers Orange Juice, are a strong influence on present-day bands such as Franz Ferdinand) are celebrated in a 22-track compilation that includes their singles for Postcard, cuts from their only two LPs, and recordings from a session for John Peel.
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Ys
by Joanna Newsom
November 14, 2006
Steve Albini, Jim O'Rourke and Van Dyke Parks lend a hand on this five-song full-length from the folk singer-songwriter.
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So Divided
by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
November 14, 2006
King Crimson's Pat Mastelotto and The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer guest on the Texas band's follow-up to 'Worlds Apart.'
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Milk White Sheets
by Isobel Campbell
November 7, 2006
James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins) guests on the former Belle & Sebastian singer's second solo outing, which finds her reworking traditional British folk songs.
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Get Evens
by The Evens
November 7, 2006
This is the second album for the D.C.-based duo of Ian MacKaye (Fugazi) and Amy Farina (The Warmers).
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Chops
by Euros Childs
October 24, 2006
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci frontman Euros Childs makes his solo debut with this 14-song effort.
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Noise Floor (Rarities 1998-2005)
by Bright Eyes
October 24, 2006
This B-sides, rarities and covers compiliations includes 16 Conor Oberst tracks of varying fidelity from the past eight years.
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"Pussy Cats" Starring The Walkmen
by The Walkmen
October 24, 2006
The indie rockers' second release of 2006 is a song-for-song recreation of Harry Nilsson's alcohol-fueled, John Lennon-produced, 1974 album.
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The Pirate's Gospel
by Alela Diane
October 24, 2006
The debut album for the singer-songwriter from Nevada City, California.
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Let's Build A Fire
by +/-
October 24, 2006
This is the third album for the James Baluyut-led indie rockers.
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Calamity
by The Curtains
October 24, 2006
'Calamity' is the first full length for Chris Cohen's new full-time project since leaving experimental rockers Deerhoof.
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Born In The U.K.
by Badly Drawn Boy
October 17, 2006
Lemon Jelly's Nick Franglen produced Damon Gough's fifth Badly Drawn Boy album.
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World Waits
by Jeremy Enigk
October 17, 2006
'World' is the first solo album in a decade for the Sunny Day Real Estate and Fire Theft frontman.
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The Way The Wind Blows
by A Hawk and a Hacksaw
October 17, 2006
This is the third Hawk album for former Neutral Milk Hotel drummer Jeremy Barnes. Like previous efforts, it has an Eastern European flavor, although unlike previous efforts, it also includes contributions from Beirut's Zach Condon.
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