This is the second full-length album for the Norwegian electronic duo.

This is the third album for the New York-based duo of Joshua Klein and Hewson Chen, who are frequently compared to (and sound like) Stephin Merritt bands (Magnetic Fields, Future Bible Heroes) and 80s outfits such as OMD. Included here is a cover of Husker Du's "Green Eyes."

This electronic-rock effort marks the full-length solo debut for Omaha, Neb.-based Denver Dalley of Desaparecidos.

Marc Bianchi's latest album of electronica-infused indie-pop was recorded in "extreme isolation" in California.

Recorded at the same time and released on the same day, 'Aw C'Mon' and 'No, You C'Mon' are actually intended as separate albums, rather than two parts of a double album. The Nashville String Machine lends strings to each.

Originally released in Japan in 2000, 'Gold And Green' finally reaches U.S. shores at a non-import price on Thrill Jockey. Yuko Honda and Sean Lennon guest.

The Brooklyn trio's third album, produced by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr.), marks their debut for Sub Pop.

Phil Ek produced the second album for the band (formerly known as Dios) fronted by Joel Morales.

Mike Kinsella's latest solo album under the name Owen was recorded over two years.

David Bowie guests on the highly-anticipated second LP (and major-label debut) from the distinctive NYC band.

The sixth studio set for the Jeff Tweedy-fronted band is less experimental and adventurous than Wilco's previous few efforts. It is the first Wilco studio album to feature the work of touring guitarist Nels Cline.

This is the third album of sunny indie-pop tunes for the acclaimed union of Neko Case, Dan Bejar (also of Destroyer) and A.C. Newman.

Hipsters, rejoice! James Murphy, one-half of the in-demand indie-rock production duo The DFA (The Rapture, et al), finally makes his full-length debut as an artist as LCD Soundsystem.

Los Angeles-based Ariel Pink releases his first album on the 4AD label.

The Russian-born singer/pianist makes her major-label debut with this disc produced by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes).

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.

This is the debut album for the San Francisco-based duo of Christopher Owens and Chet White.

The fifth album from Kieran Hebden is his first full-length release in five years.

The surprisingly successful party band's second album includes a track co-written with Elton John.

The sophomore effort from the Long Island emo band was produced by Lou Giordano (Ataris), and features new vocalist Fred Mascherino (joining band founder Adam Lazzara).

Broken Social Scene's singer goes solo in what will be a series of albums featuring each member of the band plus a few guests.

The debut full-length album for the British trio was self-produced.

This is the first studio disc in four years for the Irish quartet, who are massively popular in their native country.

Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam) produced this sophomore outing for the English quartet.

This CD collects tracks from the Swedish artist's most recent EPs and singles.

The New York punk outfit moves even further away from the mainstream on this sophomore effort (a concept album about witch trials), which also sees them with a new rhythm section.

The New Jersey indie rock band that includes ex-Titus Andronicus member Martin Courtney releases its debut album.

This is the fourth full-length for the Canadian indie-rock band led by Carey Mercer (also of Swan Lake).

Victor Van Vugt produced this long-awaited full-length debut for the Austin, Texas group, who previously generated some buzz with a series of EPs.

The debut album from the three-piece from Liverpool, England.

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).

The debut full-length album from the New Jersey punk-rock sextet.

This is the fifth album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter.

The sixth album for the British indie-rock band was produced with Brian Deck.

Brendan Canty produced the band's first album for their new label, Touch and Go.

This debut full-length for the London group headed by Joe Goddard and Alexis Taylor is a (semi-)tongue-in-cheek mix of diverse styles such as fake-gangsta-rap, R&B, soul, electronica, and more.

As the title implies, this is not a true follow-up to 2001's 'Gold,' but rather a collection of demo recordings--13 never-before-released tracks (down from a rumored four-CD set!) captured on tape during spare moments while on tour.

The rocker's latest solo record is the first for her new label, Ye Olde Records.

The sixth studio album for the Omaha, Nebraska-based indie-rock band.

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

The San Francisco band, now relocated to Los Angeles and with two new members, releases its latest album.

U.N.K.L.E. is the pet project of Mo'Wax label head James Lavelle, whose successful 1998 album 'Psyence Fiction' included notable contributions from DJ Shadow, Thom Yorke and Badly Drawn Boy. Guests this time out include Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age), Robert "3D" del Naja (Massive Attack), Brian Eno, Ian Brown (Stone Roses), Mani (Stone Roses/Primal Scream) Joel Cadbury (South) and Jarvis Cocker (Pulp).

The Denver, Colorado-based quartet known for its work on the "Little Miss Sunshine" soundtrack and score releases its latest album on the Anti label.

The third album from the Irish band, which previously included Damien Rice.

Dear God, I Hate Myself is the art-rock band's first release featuring new band member Angela Seo (keys). The album also features contributions from producer/Deerhoof member Greg Saunier.

This debut LP from the experimental punk outfit from Brooklyn known for their strong live sets features lengthy song titles and an even lengthier closing track (clocking in at over half an hour).

The theme of Mike Patton's fourth Fantomas album (which is similar in sound to their first disc) is a calendar, which each track named after a different day of April 2005.

This is the latest album for the North Carolina-based band.

The latest album for the band led by Phil Elverum features Julie Doiron and Fred Squire.

This is the debut for the Toronto six-piece led by Adrian Jewett.

Conor Oberst's latest solo album is the first to be credited with The Mystic Valley Band.

The third solo disc from the Canadian singer-songwriter and member of Royal City features members of Hidden Cameras, Royal City and The Constantines.

The 22-year-old singer-songwriter makes his Astralwerks debut with this second album.

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

Velocity Girl's Sarah Shannon guests on Eric Bachmann's fourth Crooked Fingers release, which was co-produced by Martin Feveyear.

The San Francisco noise-rockers' latest is a concept album about the Pied Piper-esque title character, who is based on the drawings of illustrator Ken Kagami.

Prone to making concept albums, the Athens, GA band led by Kevin Barnes returns with a more conventional offering for this, their fifth LP.

Joe Pernice & co. return with an album produced by Michael Deming.

The Brighton, England band re-teams with producer Steve Albini, but downplays the vocals of prior outing 'The Power Out' in favor of a mainly instrumental approach similar to that of their debut.

A bit more upbeat-sounding than its predecessors, 'Elk-Lake Serenade' is the fourth studio disc for Toronto singer-songwriter Hayden Desser (who draws frequent Neil Young comparisons, and not just for being Canadian).

A member of Subtle, Themselves and 13 & God, Jel (aka Jeffery James Logan) makes his true solo LP deubt with this 12-track effort. Ms John Soda's Stefanie Bohm, Fog's Andrew Broder, and cLOUDDEAD's Odd Nosdam are among the guests.

Blur's Graham Coxon releases his seventh solo album, produced by Stephen Street.

'National Anthem' is the second album for the Canadian band led by Andrew Whiteman, also a guitarist in Broken Social Scene.

The fifth album for the British singer was produced by Beck and features a guest appearance by Chris Taylor of the band Grizzly Bear.

The trio (which includes Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger) return with their first new album in four years, produced by Steve Osborne.

'World' is the first solo album in a decade for the Sunny Day Real Estate and Fire Theft frontman.

The man behind Built to Spill issues his first album under his own name, with a more acoustic, stripped-down, blues-influenced sound than you'll find on his BTS albums.

This is the long-in-the-making debut album for the instrumental Montreal band that shares two members (Sarah Neufeld and Richard Reed Parry) with the Arcade Fire.

This is the sixth studio album for the indie rock band led by David Berman.

The Scottish band's follow-up to its debut album "Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters" was produced by guitarist Andy McFarlane and Paul Savage.

This New York indie-rockers return with a follow-up to 2005's 'Collisions.'

The ex-Grandaddy singer releases his debut solo album.

The latest album for the Brooklyn, New York band is the first with new drummer Joe Wong and guitarist Sarah Lipstate.

This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn noise-rockers.

Brakes is an often-jokey, garage-rock side project for British Sea Power keyboardist Eamon Hamilton, who here steps to the forefront, playing guitar and handling lead vocals. Joining him are members of Electric Soft Parade and Tenderfoot on 16 tracks that range from six seconds to 3:39 in length.

The third album for the Swedish five-piece rock group.

Dan Lissvik produces the second solo album for the Concretes' former lead singer.

The debut album for the Scottish septet was produced by producer Ian Caple.

The Los Angeles trio, making their recording debut with this self-titled release, have attracted a growing fanbase over the last two years via their live shows, which highlight their atmospheric, vaguely Stereolab-esque music. The group (who met via want ads in the L.A. Weekly) is led by singer/drummer Gena Olivier.

The latest album from the Magnolia Electric Co. is a tribute concept album for their deceased bassist, Evan Farrell.

James McAlister (Ester Drang) joins band leader David Bazan and his longtime collaborator TW Walsh on Pedro The Lion's fifth album.

The second full-length solo album for Frog Eyes/Swan Lake's Carey Mercer.

The Strokes have abandoned longtime producer Gordon Raphael (well, for all but three tracks) in favor of David Kahne (Sugar Ray) for their third album.

The second album for the London-based anonymous dubstep artist.

The unique New York four-piece math-rock outfit (that includes members of Helmet and Don Caballero) follows a string of three acclaimed 2004 EPs with this debut full-length, which adds (heavily processed) vocals into their mix of live and programmed instrumentation for the first time.