The all-female Japanese experimental rock outfit led by The Boredoms' Yoshimi P-We returns with a fifth album.

'Powder Burns' is Greg Dulli's fourth album under the Twilight Singers name, and was recorded in New Orleans before, during (using generators) and after Hurricane Katrina. Joseph Arthur and Ani DiFranco guest.

The Long Island emo band's major-label debut was co-produced by Mike Sapone.

The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.'

This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.

This is the solo debut for former child star, Rilo Kiley frontwoman and occasional Postal Service vocalist Jenny Lewis. Contributors include Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard and singer-songwriter M. Ward.

Tony Hoffer produced this seventh studio LP for the veteran Scottish indie-pop band.

The British musician teams with legendary New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint for this mix of covers and new material.

Asian instrumentation is highlighted on the Chicago minimalist, avant-garde outfit's sixth release.

This is the fifth solo album of anti-folk ditties for the former Moldy Peaches member.

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

The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.

This is the self-produced third album for the Manchester, England band.

Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP.

This is the second studio solo set for the folk singer-songwriter who also performs with the Be Good Tanyas.

The latest disc from the Danielson Famile's Daniel Smith boasts--in addition to a shorter band name--a whopping 34 contributors, including Sufjan Stevens, Steve Albini, and the members of Why?.

This fourth album marks the Barsuk debut for the eclectic Portland, Ore. husband-and-wife duo of Kevin and Anita Robinson.

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

The southern rockers have no overarching concept this time out, but they still boast three singers and guitarists in Patterson Hood, Mike Cooley and Jason Isbell.

This is the full-length debut for the Seattle band (featuring members of the now defunct Carissa's Wierd) that has drawn comparisons to, among others, Neil Young.

This quick follow-up to 'Fishscale' includes production work from Pete Rock, Madlib and Hi-Tek.

'Black Gold' marks the first (and likely only) full-length release for the new project from former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason.

Brothers Ron and Russell Mael's first album in four years is their 20th LP overall.

Howie Beck produced this latest studio outing for the Toronto singer-songwriter, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene. Many members of that band guest on this record, including Emily Haines and Kevin Drew.

Atlanta rapper Tip Harris (who also stars in the current theatrical release "ATL") returns with a fourth album, which finds him joined by Young Jeezy, Jamie Foxx, Pharrell, and Common.

The Grammy-winning neo-soul singer's follow-up to 'Get Lifted' was produced by Kanye West, will.i.am and Raphael Saadiq.

This is the debut album for the northern England band that shares members with Futureheads and Maximo Park.

This is the first album in four years for the Dayton, Ohio indie rock band fronted by Dave Doughman.

The singer-songwriter recorded this strongly political (and anti-Bush) ten-song set in just two weeks earlier this year.

Tim Rutili & co. reunite with producer Brian Deck for another moody, experimental take on American roots rock.

This compilation includes a dozen songs recorded live for BBC Radio.

'Slappers' is the second solo album for the vocalist best known for her work with Herbert.

This is the veteran post-punk band's first release in six years.

The Swedish-French indie rockers make their full-length debut with this genre-hopping disc.

The six-piece Glaswegian indie-pop band really did leave the country, recording this third full-length with producer Jari Haapalainen (The Concretes) in Sweden.

Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler (also known for her work with Zero 7) received a boost when a track from her second solo album was featured during the conclusion of HBO's "Six Feet Under," prompting a very belated U.S. release of the album in 2006.

Nigel Godrich produced this 9-song solo debut for the Radiohead frontman, which mainly sounds like--shockingly--a Radiohead album, albeit with much less guitar.

This B-sides and rarities complilation contains 18 previously-released (although not always easy-to-find) tracks.

The singer-songwriter's first recording sessions with a full band were so productive, there was enough material for two albums. 'Shadow' will be followed by the second (and more upbeat) batch of songs in early 2007.

'Skeleton' is the U.S. debut for the four-piece indie-rock group from Denmark, who have drawn comparisons to Built To Spill and Modest Mouse.

Ron Aniello returns as producer on the acoustic-rock band's first studio outing in three years.

The singer-songwriter reunites with producer J.D. Foster for his eighth album, which also finds him backed by former members of Guided By Voices.

The 20-something Scottish singer-songwriter makes her debut with this Steve Osborne-produced disc.

This 2004 debut album for the Austin, Texas band was re-released (with four bonus tracks mixed by Spoon's Jim Eno) in 2006 when the band signed with Barsuk.

This fourth disc of lo-fi indie electronica from Portland, Oregon's Owen Ashworth adds guest vocalists and a much wider variety of instrumentation into the mix.

Each of these 21 tracks originated during the recording of Stevens' 2005 album 'Illinoise,' although most were re-recorded or fleshed out during later sessions. Included are several new versions of the track "Chicago" from that earlier album.

The Birmingham, England post-punk quartet is the latest band to have the UK music press in a tizzy, with this debut LP drawing the usual comparisons to Joy Division and Echo & The Bunnymen. (Actually, they just sound like Interpol.)

'What Are You On?' is the latest home-recorded offering from New York multi-instrumentalist F.M. Cornog.

This is the second disc for the Chicago four-piece fronted by Josh Chicoine.

Devendra Banhart guests on the second full-length for the folk-rock band led by Andy Cabic.

The Minneapolis band's debut full-length has drawn comparisons to Pavement.

This is the first full-length release for the hard-rocking, classic rock-influenced Australian power trio.

This is the second album for the British garage rockers.

Steve Albini co-produced the artist's first album in three years.

The Baltimore band returns with a quick follow-up to last year's self-titled debut.

The London duo of Rupert Lyddon and Lawrence 'La' Rudd make their debut with this '80s-influenced album (reminiscent of everyone from New Order to the Police).

Deerhoof's Greg Saunier produced this fifth album for the experimental Bay Area band led by Jamie Stewart.

The John Roderick-led Seattle indie rockers return with a third album.

Dave Fridmann returns as producer for the ever-weird, Wayne Coyne-led band's first release in four years.

This is the fourth album for the improvisational, instrumental, genre-defying four-piece, which shares a guitarist (Bryce Dessner) with The National.

The band's fifth album was produced by Guy Piccioto and John Goodmanson.

Mitchell Froom produced the latest for the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.

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

This self-titled release is the full-length (well, 33-minute) debut for the teen garage-rockers from Nashville fronted by the Karen O-esque Jemina Pearl.

John Darnielle follows 'The Sunset Tree' with this equally personal 12-song set.

A Frenchman, a Swiss and an Argentine walked into a band, and the result was the tango-tronica sound of Gotan Project, who return with a follow-up to their 2002 debut.

This is the sophomore set from the Texas-founded (and now New York-based) band known for its epic, proggy, psychedelic sound.

This is the second Pink Mountaintops album for Vancouver, Canada's Stephen McBean.

The troubadour offers his take on a dozen 1980s alternative-rock classics, including songs by R.E.M., The Cure, New Order, The Smiths, Echo & The Bunnymen and The Pixies.

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

Trevor Horn produced the duo's first album in four years, hailed by some critics as a return to their peak 1980's form.

Scott McCaughey's seventh Minus 5 album includes contributions from members of Wilco, R.E.M., The Decemberists, Ministry, The Posies and more.

The singer-songwriter takes a stab at country music with this collection of a dozen covers and three originals.

'Soldiers' marks the debut for the new band consisting of the White Stripes' Jack White, fellow Detroit musician Brendan Benson, and members of the Greenhornes.

This 22-song live recording (taped at a New York City show in June, 2005) finds Mark Oliver Everett backed by a variety of instrumentalists and, yes, a string quartet.

Tony Visconti (David Bowie) produced the suddenly prolific Moz's third release of the past two years.

This is the third album for the James Baluyut-led indie rockers.

The London four-piece try to capitalize on press generated by recent support slots for the Libertines with this debut disc, produced by Paul Epworth (Bloc Party).

The stadium-sized English trio returns with a follow-up to its 2004 hit 'Absolution,' again produced by Rich Costey.

The first album in 32 years for the legendary glam-punk band features guest appearances from Michael Stipe, Bo Diddley and Iggy Pop. Only David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain return from the Dolls' original lineup, however.

The New Jersey emo-rockers (not to be confused with the day of the week of the same name) are back with a fourth album, with Dave Fridmann producing.

This long-awaited follow-up to 2002's 'I Phantom' once again reunites the indie MC (also known as Jeffrey Haynes) with producer El-P. Also appearing are Aesop Rock, Akrobatik, Blueprint, and Murs.

The hip-hop producer--unusually recording under his own name--offers a soundtrack to an imaginary movie.

Joey Burns and John Convertino return with an album produced by J.D. Foster (Dwight Yoakam).

Kurt Heasley's eighth Lilys album finds him working with hip-hop producer Michael Musmanno.