This double CD set contains unreleased and rare tracks from singer-songwriter Samuel Beam.

The compilation album features tracks from a variety of indie-rock/folk musicans to benefit Red Hot Organization, a charity for HIV/AIDS.

El-P and Mr. Lif guest on Aesop Rock's second LP for the Def Jux label.

The third album for the English quartet was produced by Paul Savage.

The sountrack to Belle & Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch musical movie of the same name, which is scheduled to be filmed in 2010.

The latest installment in Thirsty Ear's Blue Series features prolific indie hip-hop artist Mike Ladd, backed by pianist Vijay Iyer and drummer Guillermo E. Brown.

The Bay Area post-punkers get political on their third album, which was recorded without departed guitarist Sara Jaffe.

The Slint and Tortoise guitarist's second solo album under his given name expands on the sound of his first by adding a rhythm section into the mix.

Jeremy Barnes is backed by additional musicians on this second eclectic AHAAH disc, which encompasses styles from folk to klezmer to mariachi.

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

This is the debut release for the new project from Macha's Josh McKay. Unlike his work with Macha, McKay here avoids Eastern influences to concentrate on moody, atmospheric works.

Kid Loco produced this sophomore effort for London's Departure Lounge, who are fronted by Tim Keegan (a former guitarist with Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians). Hitchcock guests on one track, as does former Cocteau Twin (and producer of Departure Lounge's debut) Simon Raymonde.

Originally intended as an EP, 'Warrior,' at seven tracks and 45 minutes, now stands as the Brooklyn band's second full-length release.

Marc Bianchi continues his indie pop/electronica solo project Her Space Holiday with this latest 10-song release.

The Scottish band led by Gary Lightbody (also leader of the Reindeer Section) returns with a third LP.

This is the Irish band's first album without Brian Crosby, who left to pursue other projects.

The San Diego indie rockers return with an 11-track set that ditches the Latin elements of the previous record but retains their moody, cinematic sound.

This is the second album for the Pennsylvania stoner-rock outfit.

Beta Band founder Gordon Anderson (also of Lone Pigeon) reunites with most of his former bandmates for this new, equally quirky project.

The triple album is the second of the band's "Thank Your Parents" trilogy of releases.

This is the third album for the indie rock outfit led by Armistead Burwell Smith IV (formerly of 3 Mile Pilot) and Rob Crow.

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

This the third album for the Canadian folk trio includes a cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry."

This sophomore disc finds the New York foursome moving a bit further into 80s synth-pop territory.

This is the fourth solo album for the Moldy Peaches singer.

This is the debut album for psychedlic British indie-rockers Electric Soft Parade (actually two teenage brothers, Tom and Alex White), drawing comparisons to everyone from Grandaddy and the Charlatans to Teenage Fanclub and Buffalo Springfield.

This is Bill Callahan's follow-up to 2000's acclaimed 'Dongs of Sevotion.'

The fourth album from Bob Wratten under the Trembling Blue Stars name features yet another new lineup (although Annemari Davies does return for a couple of tracks).

This is the second album for the Australian band led by Luke Steele.

The Silent League is the new orchestral pop outfit for Mercury Rev touring keyboardist Justin Russo. On this debut disc, Russo and the other five permanent group members were joined by Grasshopper from Mercury Rev, Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino, and Grand Mal's Bill Whitten.

Originally, the album was to be released with a book of photographs by director David Lynch and vocals by such artists as The Flaming Lips, Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys, Jason Lytle, the Strokes' Julian Casablancas, Frank Black, Iggy Pop, the Shins' James Mercer, Suzanne Vega, Vic Chestnut, The Cardigans' Nina Persson, and David Lynch.

The debut full-length album for the indie-rock band from Leeds, England.

The instrumental album is the first major release in over eight years for the Japan-based artist.

This is the second solo album for the New Pornographers' Carl Newman.

DiFranco breaks from her usual DIY practice by enlisting Joe Henry to co-produce this latest release.

The English rock quartet releases its third album on its own label, Nul Records.

The former singer for the UK punk band Million Dead releases his third solo album.

This is the latest album for the California-based indie rock trio.

The latest album for the John McCauley's band Deer Tick is its first with former Titus Andronicus guitarist Ian O'Neil.

The Tennessee power-pop outfit returns for their fourth album (and second for indie label Arena Rock after two major-label releases for Elektra). Guided By Voices' Robert Pollard guests.

The second album from the Denver-based indie-pop band features 13 new self-produced tracks. The four-piece outfit includes Tammy Ealom on vocals and Apples In Stereo guitarist John Hill on, well, guitar.

Tony Hoffer (Beck) produced this first album for the Brighton, England four-piece.

This is the debut for the new band led by Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis (here on drums), joined by members of psych-rockers Feathers.

The fourth album for the Tony Dekker-led group.

British composer Leo Chadburn, who has worked with such artists as Patrick Wolf and Saint Etienne, releases a more pop-oriented album as Simon Bookish.

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

'Experience' is certainly evident here as former dB's Chris Stamey and Gene Holder are joined by all three members of Yo La Tengo, Caitlin Cary and producer Mitch Easter for a trip through material by the likes of Television, Cream and the Yardbirds (as well as some originals).

They Might Be Giants with co-producers The Dust Brothers come with their latest rock album after a children's album for Disney in 2005.

Sleepy Sun, the California rock band who most recently guested on UNKLE's Where Did The Night Fall, releases the follow-up to its 2009 debut.

With this full-length album, Ween move away from their electro-heavy "Friends" EP released earlier this year.

The only "rock" act signed to Peter Gabriel's Real World label, Akron, Ohio native Joseph Arthur returns with his third album.

The seventh LP for the Sean O'Hagan-led indie-pop band features backing vocals from the late Mary Hansen (Stereolab) and does away with drums on all but a handful of tunes.

This Brazilian dance-rock outfit may be "Tired Of Being Sexy," but that didn't stop Sub Pop from making them the first South American addition to its roster. This is their debut.

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

This is the third full-length album for the San Francisco-based indie rock band.

The properly-hatted New York City four-piece make their debut with this ambitious CD.

The eigth album for the indie rock band formed in Chicago was recorded in three months.

The debut album for the group is led by the Unicorns' Alden Penner and Arcade Fire member, Brendan Reed.

Graham Sutton produced this sophomore set for the English band fronted by Greg Gilbert.

The third album for the indie-pop band led by Jason Quever.

The follow-up to the band's second album was produced by Rob Cavallo.

This is the second solo release for English singer-songwriter Gordon Anderson, who was a member of the original Beta Band lineup (and author of several of their hits including "Dry The Rain"). He tends to get labeled an "eccentric" by the music press, with frequent Syd Barrett comparisons.

The third album for the North Carolina duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp is more synth-driven than previous efforts. The Shout Out Louds guest.

After 20 years and over 20 albums, Dayton, Ohio's Guided By Voices (led throughout its duration by Robert Pollard) is calling it quits with this final release.

Scott Herren's latest Prefuse 73 album features about as many guest appearances as you can fit on a single compact disc, including contributions from The Books, El-P, Ghostface, Aesop Rock, Broadcast, RZA, Beans and Café Tacuba.

The Portland, Oregon, indie band's fifth album features guest appearances by Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark, My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Robyn Hitchcock, and the Spinanes' Rebecca Gates.

The latest release for the indie band led by ex-Lync member Sam Jayne is its first on Isaac Brock's label.

Indie hip-hop/electronica producer Nobody (aka Elvin Estela) teams with Prefuse 73, Mia Doi Todd and members of Beachwood Sparks on his Plug Research debut.

This debut LP (which actually collects tracks from three previous EPs together with a few new songs) from the English singer-songwriter combines indie rock with lo-fi electronics and '60s and '70s pop influences.

This is the debut album for the New York indie band led by Fred Thomas.

This is the debut album from the British band formed by producer Rupert Clervaux and music video director Ben Crook.

The New York indie-rock band releases its first mix album.

This is the third LP for the New York-based noise-rock trio, known for their intense live shows.

The French shoegazers' third LP was co-produced by Ian Caple (Tindersticks).

The Texas noise-rock trio led by John Congleton returns with a third LP.

Fleet Foxes' newest member, Joshua Tillman releases his fifth solo album, the first on the Western Vinyl label.

Cadence Weapon's sophomore album is said to be inspired by his summer in Edmonton.

The latest "album" from the Japanese outfit contains just two tracks, albeit at 20 minutes apiece.

Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla returns as producer for the band's followup to 'Let Go.'

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 17-song set was recorded during Will Oldham's 2004 tour.

The sophomore album for the Baltimore-based indie-rock duo.

This is the incredibly prolific Jason Molina's second studio album with his blues-rock outfit Magnolia Electric Co.