With John McEntire as producer, Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Charles Spearin, Andrew Whiteman, Sam Goldberg, and Justin Peroff worked together to write the group's fourth studio album (outside of the two Broken Social Scene Presents...albums). Other BSS members do appear as guests on this release, including Leslie Feist, Amy Millan and Evan Cranley of Stars, Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw of Metric, Jason Collett, and Ohad Benchetrit of Do Make Say Think and Years.

The latest album for The New Pornographers features guest appearances by Beirut's Zach Condon, Annie Clark, Okkervil River's Will Sheff, and some members of The Dap-Kings.

The sixth album for the rock band was recorded and released as a substitution (with Sergio Vega on bass) to Eros which was put on hold when bassist Chi Cheng was involved in a serious car accident.

Joe Chiccarelli produced the Seattle-based rock group's fourth album on new label Dangerbird Records.

The fifth studio album for the metal band is its first in nearly five years and its third release to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

The British band self-produced its follow-up to its 2007 debut "Fantastic Playroom."

The debut full-length album for the Philadelphia band produced by LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy shows influences of 1970's rock music.

This is the debut album for the Long Beach, California-based rock band led by Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg, who also goes by the name Avi Buffalo.

Don Gilmore produced the third album for the Welsh heavy-metal band.

The latest album for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter features Vince Gill and Alison Krauss as guest singers.

Rick Rubin produced the gypsy-inspired band's debut for Columbia Records, which also includes Brazilan influences now.

The multiple-award winning singer-songwriter works with producer John Shanks on her latest album, which also features vocals from Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield.

Former Georgie James band member Laura Burhenn releases her debut album produced by Richard Swift.

The Canadian rock band led by Carey Mercer release its latest album on new label Dead Oceans.

The Northern Ireland duo who remixed the Phoenix track "Lasso" releases its first full-length album produced by Eliot James.

The band officially disbanded in 2002, but it's been more than 12 years since the Courtney Love-led rock band recorded "Celebrity Skin." A new lineup greets listeners as original members Eric Erlandson and Melissa Auf der Maur do not return.

The fourth album for the Australian singer features a song co-written with Coldplay's Chris Martin.

The rock quintet moves to Atlantic Records for its third album, which was produced by David Bottrill.

The British singer-songwriter who has worked with the Pussycat Dolls and Sugarbabes releases her debut album.

The 13th Floor Elevators founder returns with his first album of new music in more than 10 years, and Okkervil River joins him as his backing band.

The Portland, Oregon indie band led by Justin Ringle releases its third album.

The second full-length album for the Danish band was produced by Peter Katis.

The Australian rock band formed by brothers, Joel and Ryan O'Keeffe releases its second full-length studio album.

This is the first album for the British band since 2002's "Handcream For A Generation."

The sixth album for the singer-songwriter has a more stripped-down feel with Rufus' voice and piano as the focus plus three tracks based on Shakespeare's sonnets and an aria from the opera he wrote.

The second album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler.

The indie rock band led by Elephant 6 label co-founder Robert Schneider releases its seventh studio album.

The second album for the Canadian indie rock band was recorded in Montreal and Paris, France.

The Swedish trio returns with a more pop sound for its third release.

The rock band brings a space theme to its latest studio album.

The Grammy-winning Los Angeles-based group releases its latest album produced by Tony Berg.

This is the debut album for the rock group led by John Petkovic, which includes Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis, Cobra Verde's Tim Parnin, and Witch's Dave Sweetapple as members.

The metal band from Orange County, California releases its first album on the Rise Records label.

The third runner-up in the seventh season of American Idol releases his first album produced with Eric Rosse.

The third and final album for the influential band sees its third release, which includes the until-now-out-of-print David Bowie mix and a live CD of the 1973 performance at the Atlanta rock club, Richards. A deluxe edition also includes a DVD and a CD of outtakes, rare tracks, and alternate versions of songs.

This is the debut album for the New York City indie quintet.

Pete Kember produced the second album with the rock band led by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, which also includes three members from the touring live band.

The latest album from the rock band was produced with Chris Hansen. Three of the songs were released on the three-part The Threep EPs released between November 2009 and March 2010.

After his well-received debut album released by Swedish label Gravitation, Kristian Matsson returns with his follow-up on the US-based label Dead Oceans.

The concept album produced by Atticus Rose and Joe Barresi is the prequel to the prog rock band's Amory Wars narrative, written by singer Claudio Sanchez.

The first album on Rounder Records for the singer-songwriter was produced by Malcolm Burn.

The former 10,000 Maniacs singer releases a 26-track solo album based on poems about childhood.

This is the third full-length album for the Canadian punk rock band.

The first studio album in nearly 10 years for the Grammy winner features Imelda May, Olivia Safe, and Joss Stone as guest singers.

Andy Green returns as producer for the second album for the British indie rock band.

After receiving a good reception from the demo release, "Jamz n Jemz," the duo from Providence, Rhode Island, releases its full-length debut on Luaka Bop.

Paul Manley returns as a producer for the rock band's second full-length album.

The fourth album for the British group is its first without cofounder Sam Genders.

The second album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns.

After releasing an album with boyfriend Alex Somers in 2009, the Sigur Ros singer returns with his first solo album produced with Peter Katis.

David Byrne works with Fatboy Slim for his concept album about the life of the former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. The two-disc set includes singers such as Tori Amos, Steve Earle, Sharon Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Natalie Merchant, Allison Moorer, Santigold, St. Vincent, Martha Wainwright, and Florence Welch.

The former singer for the J. Geils Band releases his first solo album in eight years, which features duets with Merle Haggard, Shelby Lynne, and Neko Case.

The third album credited with The Venus 3 was originally recorded in 2006 and features contributions from such artists as Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, The Smiths' Johnny Marr, and Nick Lowe.

The quintet's sixth album produced by Rob Schnapf is its first on the Anti label.

The second solo album for the former frontman of The Wallflowers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.

The third instrumental album for the rock project started by Isis members Bryant Clifford Meyer and Jeff Caxide is its first since Josh Graham left in 2008.

The second full-length for the Austin trio features 16 tracks and is their first for Matador Records.

The Brooklyn, New York, band moves to Vice Records for its latest album, which is also the first with new band member Sadie Laska.

The debut solo album for the Velvet Revolver/ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist was produced by Eric Valentine and features guest appearances by Chris Cornell, Adam Levine, Dave Grohl, Kid Rock, Iggy Pop, and Fergie, as well as former Guns N' Roses members, Izzy Stadlin, Duff McKagan, and Steve Adler.

The compilation, which includes six unreleased songs, as well as tracks released earlier on 1999's "Complete Recordings," for the Washington, D.C.-area indie pop band which was originally formed as a side project for members of Whorl and Velocity Girl with Pam Berry as the lead singer.

Singer Adam Baker wrote, recorded, and produced his band's latest EP in its North Carolina recording studio.

The debut album for Dee Dee (aka Kristen Gundred) was recorded with the help of producer Richard Gottehrer.

The British duo return to their folk rock roots with their debut on the Cooking Vinyl label.

This is the third album for the British duo who recently moved to Georgia in the United States.

Frank Black of The Pixies releases his latest solo album coproduced with Eric Drew Feldman.

This is a second compilation of live singles, B-sides, and covers for the San Francisco band.

The first live album for the artist previously known as Smog is only avaliable as a download or as two vinyl records. The 11 tracks were recorded in 2007 in Australia.

The fourth album for the rock band is its first on its Season of Mist label and with drummer Billy Rymer (Gil Sharone left to concentrate on his band Stolen Babies).

Four years since its sophomore release, the British band worked with producer Tim Goldsworthy on its third album.

Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward return with their second album together, which features two cover songs.

The third album for the Swedish indie rock band is the first with Polyvinyl.

The latest studio album for Alison Goldfrapp and producer Will Gregory finds the duo moving away from the more ambient sound of 2008's "Seventh Tree."

The second release for the Canadian singer is described as the second half of his debut album--the first half being the November 2009 release "My World."

Inara George and Greg Kurstin cover eight Hall & Oates classic songs, including one original song influenced by the duo.

The Los Angeles rock band's latest album introduces new members Be Hussey (bass) and Stevie Treichel (drums).

The Los Angeles-based indie duo releases its second studio album.

The Norwegian band recorded some of this second full-length album in a cave.

The debut full-length album for the British rock trio was named after the King Crimson album, In the Court of The Crimson King.

This is Will Oldham's first Bonnie "Prince" Billy album to credit the Cairo Gang, who performed on the previous three Billy albums.

The debut on ATO Records leans more toward rock than the last studio release for the Athens, Georgia, band.

The third album for the Athens, Georgia rock band was produced with Ben Allen and features new bassist Tim Deaux.

The live album features recording from the duo's summer tour of Canada in 2007 which was also filmed for a documentary of the same name.

The Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Cooking Vinyl label.

The debut full-length solo album for the Why? band member was written after his 11-year relationship ended and he left California.