The California rapper who worked on Dr. Dre's Detox album releases his third independent album, featuring Colin Munroe, GLC, RZA, Schoolboy Q, Ashtro Bot, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Ab-Soul as guests.

The Seattle indie-folk outfit return with the harmonious follow-up to their debut.

The Wisconsin-based indie folk band, fronted by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, follows up its highly acclaimed For Emma, Forever Ago with a new album.

A divorce and two-year break left Lavigne with plenty to ponder, and her newest album is one of her most personal and introspective albums to date.

The Strokes' self-produced fourth album strikes a neo-garage rock chord with the past, recalling the early sounds of their 2001 debut.

The hip-hop duo from Detroit consists of rappers Royce da 5'9" and Eminem.

Danger Mouse returns to produce the seventh studio album for The Black Keys.

The second studio album for comedy writer and Community actor Donald Glover was coproduced with Ludwig Goransson.

The Essex-born pop singer, Jessie "J" Cornish, makes her debut and has already created a buzz as the the recent Brit's "Critics Choice" winner.

The California rock band releases their 10th album produced by Rick Rubin and the first since 2006 and with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced John Frusciante.

XL Recordings signed the founding member of the hip-hop group Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All for a one-album deal to release his second solo effort.

After making three successful mixtapes, the rapper releases his debut studio album featuring guest appearances from Drake, Missy Elliot, Jay-Z, and Trey Songz.

The seventh studio album from the alternative rock band has Dave Grohl bringing in producer Butch Vig (of Nirvana's Nevermind fame) for its latest release.

Nick Raskulinecz produced the third album for the rock band that sees only singer Amy Lee as the remaining original member.

The Chicago rapper returns with his third album of slick, electronic beats and rhythms, featuring appearances by Skylar Gray and Trey Songz.

Polly Jean Harvey takes a political approach on her latest album, as a singer-songwriter speaking on the casualties of war, the cruelty of life and the condition of being human.

Anthony Gonzalez's two-disc album produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen features contributions from Medicine's Brad Laner, Morgan Kibby, and Zola Jesus.

Arctic Monkeys partners with producer James Ford for a third time for a fourth album of indie pop songs.

The Los Angeles indie rock band release their debut album.

On its 10th studio album, the West Coast nu metal band experiments with dubstep, collaborating with several on-the-rise producers, including Skrillex, Datsik, Kill the Noise, and 12th Planet.

The 13th studio album is a concept album about the life of Redford Stephens, a fictional character who gets involved with drugs.

Jennifer Lopez returns after twins with a deeply personal seventh album, featuring collaborations with The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, Pitbull, and RedOne.

The dance pop duo are back with their sophomore album of party anthems.

The nu-metal Florida quintet releases its sixth studio album; the first in more than a decade with the original lineup.

The first full-length album for the British singer-songwriter debuted as number one on the UK album charts. The US version includes three songs not on the UK release.

The first American Idol winner returns with her fifth album.

Noel Gallagher of Oasis returns with his debut solo album, which also includes Mike Rowe, former keyboardist for Oasis; Jeremy Stacy of The Lemon Trees; Lenny Castro; and the Crouch End Festival Chorus.

The punk-pop band returns with its sixth studio album and its first release since it split up in 2005.

Producer Mutt Lange returns to produce the Canadian hard rock band's seventh release, having previously worked on its 2008 album Dark Horse.

Following positive reviews for his EPs, James Blake releases his first full-length album.

St. Vincent, otherwise known as Annie Clark, releases her third album, produced by John Congleton.

After the loss of two members, the Las Vegas-based rock duo returns with its third studio album of rough-edged emo pop.

The mixtape was released as a free download on Frank Ocean's Tumblr.

The French producer/DJ releases his fifth album which includes guest appearances from such artists as Flo Rida, Nicki Minaj, Taio Cruz, Ludacris, Usher. will.i.am, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Akon, Timbaland, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, and Sia.

With frontman Liam Gallagher taking the reins sans brother Noel, the debut of the Steve Lillywhite-produced album combines psychedelic rock with Beatles-sounding Brit-pop that shows remnants of early Oasis in it's sound.

The debut from the Pittsburgh rapper features the biggest-selling hip-hop single of 2010, Black and Yellow--a track that became the unofficial anthem for the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.

Kate Bush's first new album in six years is influenced by snow and features Stephen Fry, Elton John , and Andy Fairweather Low as guest musicians.

The California band releases its sixth full-length studio album of soulful alternative rock.

The third studio album from Adam Young's Minnesota-based one-man band is melodic synth-pop laptop electronica.

The singer known for being constantly steeped in controversy turns the spotlight back on music with up-tempo R&B on his latest 13-track release, cowriting the majority of the record and incorporating a synth-pop sound.

The British quartet releases its follow-up to its 2010 Mercury Prize-nominated album Two Dancers, produced by Richard Formby.

Canadian pop craftsman Daniel Bejar's ninth album combines the glam of David Bowie and the rock and roll of T. Rex into a retro dance soundtrack for disco fans.

The Chicago alternative rock band releases its eighth studio album on its own label dBom.

The long delayed 21-track album for the Los Angeles rapper features guest turns from Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Sly, Drake, Rick Ross, Beanie Sigel, Young Jeezy, Big Boi, E-40, Lloyd, Mario, Wale. Chris Brown, Nelly Furtado, and Tyler, the Creator.

The Canadian rock band releases their fifth album of catchy punk songs and even some crossover pop jams.

This is the third of the Balloon Trilogy mixtapes offered for free via download by Canadian artist, Abel Tesfaye.

The second full-length studio album for the French electronic duo features guest appearances by Ali Love, Morgan Phalen, and Vincent Vendetta.

The debut from the Detroit rapper features executive producers Kanye West and No I.D.

The Brooklyn-based hip-hop legends return with their eighth studio album.

Yelawolf's debut album on Eminem's record label features Kid Rock, Gangsta Boo, and Lil John.

The debut full-length album for the Pittsburgh rapper follows the release of his 2010 mixtap K.I.D.S.

The Atlanta metal band's first album that is not a concept release was produced by Mike Elizondo.

The melodic emo chart-toppers from Washington return with their seventh album.

The digital-only album was recorded by Damon Albarn on his iPad while on tour in 2010 is released on CD.

R.E.M. returns with their 15th album, mixing up their winning musical recipe of the past with a new approach, featuring guest appearances by Patti Smith, Eddie Vedder, and Peaches.

Nearly three years since its last release, the Kentucky psychedelic-indie band offer up its sixth album.

The latest album for the singer-songwriter is the first album of all new songs since 2004's Real Gone.

The second of a trilogy of mixtapes from Canadian artist The Weeknd was produced by Doc McKinney and Illangelo.

The Seattle-based project, including Ishmael Butler of Digable Planets, is Sub Pop's first hip-hop signing.

The debut album for the British indie rock band was produced by Dan Grech.

The Brooklyn art-rock quintet releases its fourth studio album.

The Portland-based band returns with less rock and more atmospheric, orchestral arrangements with a little bit of country-folk thrown in as well.

The final album from Amy Winehouse was compiled by producer Salaam Remi from demos, covers, and, outtakes recorded from 2002 to March 2011

The Miami rapper's new album consists of club bangers and features collaborations with Marc Anthony and Ne-Yo.

The Brooklyn band return with a follow-up to their indie-rock landmark album, Hospice.

Oakland experimental artist Merill Garbus returns with a second album of lo-fi sounds and eclectic noise-pop.

The punk rock quartet from Chicago's sixth studio album reveals a change in sound for the group, with more polished, politically-driven songs and uptempo rhythms.

The London-based band’s debut is full of fuzzy noise rock and guitar-heavy anthems, seemingly influenced by the ‘90s grunge era.

The Kentucky quintet's sophomore album is filled with noisy guitars and pop-laced alternative rock jams, comparable to bands like the Pixies and Cake.

Maya Angelou, John Legend, and Nas appear as guests on the Chicago rapper's latest album produced by No I.D.

The Floridian heavy metal band releases their fifth studio album.

The Manchester five-piece alt-rock band's fifth album follows up their Mercury Prize-Winning album, The Seldom Seen Kid, and further showcases their poetic, lyric-driven, atmospheric music.

Noah Lennox, Animal Collective's founding member, releases his fourth solo album.

The 13th studio album from the English pop band of the '80s blends glam with disco and modern pop, melding the various genres together into a catchy collaboration.

Sweden's Lykke Li continues to disarm listeners with her distinctive voice on her second album, keeping in tune with her tough sensuality and pop whimsy.

The Fall Out Boy singer also wrote and produced this entire debut solo album.

The Southern California rock band releases their seventh album of melodic alternative rock.

Born Aaron Dontez Yates, the Kansas City rapper releases his latest LP on Strange Music, featuring appearances from Busta Rhymes, E-40, T-Pain, and more.

On its third album, Long Beach's indie rock quartet takes a more personal approach lyrically and gets a little more blues oriented musically--all while retaining its modern-rock sound.

The 13th album for the heavy metal band was produced by Johnny K.

The former Destiny's Child singer puts out her third solo effort.

The Toronto seven-piece release a four-act narrative album, as theatrical as it is musical.

The long-awaited debut album by the Brooklyn-based rapper is produced by Just Blaze and features guest appearances from Q-Tip, Jay-Z and other notable artists.