This double-live album was recorded during a three-night stand at the Fillmore in San Francisco in early 2005.

One of two April 2006 releases for the former Television guitarist, 'Around' is a 16-track instrumental release.

This is the debut solo release for former Sebadoh drummer/songwriter Jason Loewenstein. On these 14 tracks, J.Loew handles all instruments and songwriting duties himself.

'Continental' is the second solo album for the former Cocteau Twins guitarist.

The debut album for the Kentucky indie-rock band was produced by Jay Joyce.

Producer and Beastie Boys collaborator Mark Ramos-Nishita returns with a solo vocal-driven album, his first release in nearly six years (and his first output for Jack Johnson's label).

Death Cab for Cutie member and producer releases his debut solo album.

The alt-country indie-rock band led by Eef Barzelay returns with its long-awaited album, completed back in 2006.

This is the first album since Rob Doran left the group in 2008 as Pit Er Pat continues on as a duo with remaining members Butchy Fuego and Fay Davis-Jeffers.

The indie-pop trio from Illinois--making their debut with 'Kindness'--features former members of Maserati and Absinthe Blind.

This debut LP for the New York quartet has drawn numerous comparisons to Spoon.

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

This is the second of two releases from an improvised collaboration between pop and jazz drummer Reid and folktronica artist Hebden (Four Tet, Fridge).

Tore Johansson (Franz Ferdinand) produced this second album for the Chicago power-pop outfit.

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

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

This is the full-length debut for the somewhat intimidating New York trio, who are frequently compared to Suicide.

The sophomore album for the indie rock band based in Los Angeles.

The latest album for the indie rock band We Are Scientists is its first with ex-Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows.

The sophomore release for the Strokes guitarist was recorded in five weeks.

This odds'n'ends disc compiles covers recorded by Mac McCaughan and his touring band in the studio, acoustic tracks recorded from college radio broadcasts, and one new song.

The fourth album for the indie rock band features guest appearances by Jana Hunter, Sufjan Stevens, Dawn Smithson, Scot Tuma, and Ero Gray.

The California-based indie rock band, which has had more luck in the UK, releases its latest album.

Formed in Oakland, California by Zach Schwartz, the indie rock band releases its fourth full-length album and its first with Cameron Jasper who replaced Patrick Abernethy (who took over for Evan Farrell when he left the band in 2007) on bass.

The Sacramento, Calif. noise-rock duo of Spencer Seim and Zach Hill each claim a disc to themselves on this 2-CD third album.

This is the debut full-length album for the Israeli rock band.

This is the Denver indie-pop band's first new album since 2000's 'The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone.'

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 fourth album for the artist also known as Savath & Savalas.

The Seattle-based band's debut album was produced with Scott Colburn.

This is the second in a series of compilations showcasing the UK grime scene. Included here are artists such as Kano and Plan B.

The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock band was produced by Dave Cooley.

The avant-garde Los Angeles band's third album is their first without co-founder Jeff Rosenberg.

The Montreal band releases its follow-up to 2007's "Close to Paradise."

The duo of RJD2 and Blueprint return with a second collaboration.

The sophomore release for the band from Leeds was produced by Matt Bayles.

This is the second full-length album for the Washington state band.

The debut album for the French indie-pop trio based in London, England.

The third album for the British four-piece group is their first on the Fiction label.

The seventh album for the indie rock band.

John Leckie produced this second major-label release for the now five-member New York band led by Steve Schiltz.

Dave Fridmann produced the acclaimed indie band's second LP, which again is self-released in the U.S.

This is the first Kill Rock Stars release for the Berlin-based pop duo of Francoise Cactus and Brezel Goring.

Although the former Folk Implosion and Sebadoh member has recorded solo discs before under the name Sentridoh, 'Emoh' marks his first release under his own name. It includes six home-recorded tracks as well as eight new studio cuts recorded with producers Mark Nevers, Josh Schwartz and Wally Gagel.

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

Jon McClure leads the British band's debut album.

This disc compiles tracks from three previously-released EPs by the indie rock trio, who originally got their start composing music for NPR's "This American Life." Also included are three brand-new tracks.

The hard-to-like band's second album of early 2003 was recorded during the same sessions that gave rise to 'So Much Staying Alive and Lovelessness.'

A bit more rock-oriented than its predecessor, 'Acetate' is nevertheless another experimental effort from the now-63-year-old Cale.

The third U.S. release for the eclectic Amsterdam-based duo (following 2001's import-only release 'Sound Shopping') contains 14 equally eclectic tunes, including highlights "Dirty Robot" and "5th Dimension."

You wouldn't know it from their album covers, or their music, but this indie-rock four-piece hails from Athens, Georgia, not Tokyo. 'Tomorrow' is their third full-length and first in five years (four, if you include their collaboration with Bedhead).

The fourth full-length album for the New York City-based band features reworkings of some of its previously released songs.

This debut disc for the South London, England quartet (originally released in the UK in 2003) was produced by Victor Van Vugt (Beth Orton) and gained a Mercury Music Prize nomination.

Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij and Ra Ra Riot's Wes Miles team up to release their first album together.

Former Sunny Day Real Estate members Jeremy Enigk, William Goldsmith and Nate Mendel make their debut as The Fire Theft with this 13-track disc, co-produced by Brad Wood.

"The Smiths" is a phrase you often see in descriptions of the Seattle three-piece Aveo, as their catchy, guitar-driven rock does sometimes recall Moz, Marr & co. This is their second album, produced (like the first) by Phil Ek.

The debut album for the Guillemots singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Noble .

Rilo Kiley's Blake Sennett returns with a sophomore set for his side project, The Elected. Contributors include members of Eisley and Bright Eyes, as well as Rilo Kiley bandmate Jenny Lewis.

L(ucky) Pierre is the alter-ego of former Arab Strap member Aidan Moffat, and the cinematic, instrumental 'Dip' was recorded shortly before that band's breakup.

The sophomore album for the Brazilian indie-rock band was produced by band member Adriano Cintra.

Fantastic Plastic Machine is Japanese DJ/radio host/fashion magazine editor Tomoyuki Tanaka, and this is his third release, capturing a wide range of sounds from Philly soul to lounge to exotica to electronica. Schoolhouse Rock vocalist Bob Dorough guests on one track.

This is the debut album for the Florida indie rock band.

This is the debut album for the indie rock trio, which includes two brothers.

This is the second release for the Stereolab side project featuring Laetitia Sadier.

The Faint's Joel Petersen releases his latest album as Broken Spindles.

This debut for the Liverpool five-piece recalls bands such as Echo & The Bunnymen, U2 and The Verve. Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde produced.

Nigel Godrich produced this latest set from the French duo, who are joined by guest vocalists Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy).

The fifth studio album for the Swedish rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.

This debut LP for the Liverpool band was released in the U.K. in early 2004 and made its way to the States a year later.

The follow-up to the band's gold album "St. Jude" was produced by Ed Buller.

The Chicago group's fourth full-length was produced by John Herndon (Tortoise, Isotope 217).

This five-song EP represents the first new studio material for the once prolific English band in two years (and first since the death of longtime member Mary Hansen). A new LP awaits in early 2004.

This debut album for the British quartet was produced by The Smiths' Johnny Marr.

The quartet from Manchester, England, releases its debut album.

The third album for the rock band was produced by Phil Ek.

The Swedish power-pop band's fourth album includes a remixed version of "Jerk It Out," better known as "that song in the iPod Shuffle commercial."

Siblings Matt and Eleanor Friedberger are joined by their 83-year-old grandmother (!) on their latest eclectic release.

This third album from the Japanese instrumental post-rock outfit was recorded by Steve Albini.

The latest release from the prolific indie-rocker and artist was recorded with Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous.

Sebastien Grainger, the Ex-Death from Above 1979 singer/drummer, releases his debut solo album.

Nope, it's neither of those things. The anticon rapper's third LP is a studio recording from the East Bay, with Odd Nosdam providing the beats.

A member of fellow anticon collective artist cLOUDDEAD, Odd Nosdam returns with his second solo LP, a two-part disc that combines instrumental tracks and beats with a found-sound collage approach.

This limited edtion 11-song low-fi mini-album was recorded with producer Ian Broudie over the course of a week.