Howe Gelb is joined by producer John Parish and singers Vic Chesnutt and Patsy Jean on his latest Giant Sand offering.

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.

This 82-song, 4-disc box set compiles various indie and alternative tracks from the 1980s across multiple genres, and includes music from both the decade's "biggest" names (The Smiths, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, Violent Femmes, etc.) as well as lesser-known artists such as The Raincoats, Green On Red, and The Lyres.

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

The second full-length studio album for the quartet from San Francisco.

Thom Monahan produced the latest album from the San Francisco-based quartet.

This is the solo debut for the former leader of the Lightning Seeds and producer of such bands as Echo & The Bunnymen. Members of The Coral and The Zutons guest.

The third album for the Los Angeles-area punk-rock band.

The debut album for the New York group started by Daniel Collas and Sean Marquand.

This is the first release in three years for the husband-and-wife duo of Brett and Rennie Sparks.

This is the full-length debut from the four-piece consisting of Dismemberment Plan bassist Eric Axelson, former Promise Ring members Davey von Bohlen and Dan Didier, and Jawbox founder J. Robbins.

The Portland, Ore. duo of Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel are back with their third album, and first for Sub Pop.

This 19-track live CD from the former Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo member includes two new songs, 15 tracks culled from his three solo discs, and covers of Neil Young and Pink Floyd. It was recorded during his tour in the fall of 2003 while he was backed by a five-piece band (Canyon).

The four-piece post-rock outfit now based in Philadelphia continue to fill out their sound on this follow-up to 'We Fight Til Death.'

The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard Swift and recorded in just under week.

Jeremy Lemos worked on the third album for the Denmark band.

This is the eighth album for the Elephant 6 affiliated band from Athens, Georgia.

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

This is the second album for the D.C.-based duo of Ian MacKaye (Fugazi) and Amy Farina (The Warmers).

The latest album for the group features new members drummer Earl Harvin and guitarist Davis Kitt.

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

This is the fourth LP for the minimalist blues-rock duo of Patrick Carney (drums) and Dan Auedback (vocals/guitar).

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

This debut album from the Norwegian shoegaze six-piece marks the inaugural release by the new record label from UK website Playlouder. Sufjan Stevens guests.

The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar.

Their second album finds sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady joined by Antony and Devendra Banhart.

The producer of Spoon's Gimme Fiction, explore 9/11 and politics again.

The mysterious Swedish band releases it debut full-length album.

The Portland, Oregon-based duo releases its fourth album.

'Beast' marks the debut for Swan Lake, the new collaboration between Destroyer's Dan Bejar, Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug and Frog Eyes' Carey Mercer.

A member of Ladytron's touring band as well as the trio Super Numeri, English multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Pop Levi (yes, Pop is indeed his middle name) makes his full-length solo debut with this eclectic disc.

Mathew Adam Hart's quirky one-man bedroom-pop band (think Magnetic Fields) returns with a third album.

Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.

The British indie-rock band releases its third album.

Eric Johnson returns to the indie rock band for its fourth album after having worked with The Shins and Vetiver.

This is the third album for the side project of Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt.

The third LP for Kansas City's Get Up Kids follows after endless touring with the likes of Weezer and Green Day, and sees the emo band moving in a new direction, thanks in part to producer Scott Litt (R.E.M.).

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

This is the third album from the husband-wife duo of Kori Gardner (keyboards) and Jason Hammel (drums). Spoon's Jim Eno produced, along with John Croslin.

The eccentric Chicago artist returns with his first disc in three years.

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

The fourth album has Breck Brunson at the microphone after Paul Weil left the band to raise a family.

The German electro-experimenters return with a follow up to last year's 'Niun Niggung.'

The Seattle-based band featuring ex-Pretty Girls Make Graves' Derek Fudesco releases their first album.

This is the second full-length album for the young Texas-based singer-songwriter, recorded at his home while he was recovering from major back surgery.

The second album for the band comprising Daniel Bejar (Destroyer, New Pornographers), Spencer Krug (Sunset Rubdown, Wolf Parade), and Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Blackout Beach).

The indie rock band started by ex-Bedhead members Matt and Bubba Kadane releases its third album.

The Songs: Ohia leader offers seven new tracks on this completely solo release, the first he has recorded under his own name. It is the result of a single session in Omaha with engineer Mike Mogis (who worked with Molia on the 'Ghost Tropic' album).

Compared to a no-wave B-52's, the garage-rock trio Rogers Sisters return with a second LP, produced by Tim Barnes.

The Dublin-based quartet debuts with a record filled with echoes of California circa the 1960s and 70s (think Brian Wilson) rather than Ireland.

Buck 65 and Greetings From Tuskan never met to record this first album together.

The eclectic Mexican five-piece returns with a sophomore LP.

The latest album for the Danish band is its first with Friendly Fire Recordings.

Jim Abbiss (Kasabian) produced this third album for the UK band, which finds them expanding slightly away their electroclash sound.

The experimental San Francisco outfit led by Rob Fisk and Greg Saunier return with what is by far their lengthiest (and calmest) release yet.

The third album for the Antony Hegarty-led band features music arrangements by Nico Muhly.

This is the debut album for the Southern California rock quintet.

King Crimson's Pat Mastelotto and The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer guest on the Texas band's follow-up to 'Worlds Apart.'

This is the third album for the English electro-indie rock band.

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

A quick follow-up by Spiritualized standards, 'Amazing Grace' finds Jason Pierce with a new record label (his own Spaceman Records imprint) and a more immediate, less orchestral sound than on 2001's 'Let It Come Down.'

The French-based sister duo releases its first album on Sub Pop records after the previous three were released by Touch and Go Records.

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.

Ben Hillier produced the English band's sophomore set, which is a bit more varied in sound than their debut.

The band's first studio LP in 30 years features the most recent touring lineup of original members Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens with Posies Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow.

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

The Canadian semi-rapper (think more Beck than Eminem) returns with his first album of all-new material in two years, which includes contributions from DJ D Styles, Chicago post-rockers Tortoise and singer Lesley Feist.

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

The second album for the [now-married] duo of former Luna members Dean & Britta was produced by Tony Visconti.

The New York indie band releases its sophomore album.

Although the album cover may say it's by J. Mascis & The Fog, there's not much left of The Fog other than J. himself on this 10 track effort.

Jon McClure leads the British band's debut album.

The Brooklyn, New York-based artist explores the idea of an apocalypse on his latest album.

The second full-length album for the indie band was produced with Ken Thomas.

The sophomore album for New York-based singer, Shara Worden.

The rock band formed by Band of Horses' Matt Brooke releases its debut album.

As you may have guessed from the title, this is an album of covers by Howe Gelb, mainly recorded with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino. The ten studio tracks and three live performances include versions of Sonny Bono's "The Beat Goes On," Grandaddy's "Blue Marble Girl," and Black Sabbath's "Iron Man."

The Chicago post-rock outfit fronted by Sam Prekop switches producers (from John McEntire to Brian Paulson) for this latest 10-track set.

The New York band returns with a third album.

This is the third full-length and first major-label release for the low-fi duo of Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr.) and John Davis, who earlier achieved brief commercial success with the single "Natural One" off the soundtrack to the movie "Kids."

This is the second solo release for the former D Generation frontman. Malin's buddy Ryan Adams does not produce this time around, but he does appear on the album.

Ben Chasny returns with a follow-up to 'School Of The Flower.'

This debut (and, it turns out, final album) from the noisy London trio was produced by James Ford (Simian).

Another solo release from the former Throwing Muses singer.

This is the sophomore LP (third, if you count their debut demo collection) for the Toronto band led by Joel Gibb.