Ed Kowalczyk & co. return for their sixth album, produced by Jim Wirt (Incubus, Something Corporate).

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

You may remember him as Australia's youngest rock star, but Ben Lee is a bit older (well, he's 26) and wiser (well, he's smart enough to date Claire Danes) now for his sixth album, produced (like his debut) by Brad Wood. Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis guests.

The Welsh rock band recorded its first album for Sony in Los Angeles, and it is the last for drummer Ilan Rubin, who left to join Nine Inch Nails.

The fifth album for the trio was recorded in Los Angeles with Tom Biller.

The third album for the Los Angeles rock band was produced by Neal Avron.

Grunge is long-gone, but somehow STP have survived. This is the fifth album for these long-time favorites of alternative radio.

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.

The punk band from Los Angeles releases its fourth studio album.

The second album produced by Mike Crossey for Brighton's Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell was recorded on analogue tape but still retains its punk influences.

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 latest solo album for the ex-The Jam member, includes The Jam's bassist Bruce Foxton, Clem Cattini, ELO's Bev Bevan, and My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields as guest artists.

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 latest studio outing from the prolific singer-songwriter features production by Mike Napolitano (along with DiFranco herself) and contributions from touring musician Todd Sickafoose.

The English singer-songwriter finally returns with a follow-up to his 1999 breakthrough hit 'White Ladder.'

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 second release for the second incarnation of Helmet, which features frontman Page Hamilton backed by a new rhythm section.

This self-titled effort is the California band's third album.

Named after a recent documentary about him, Westerberg's latest home-recorded solo disc contains some of the songs first heard in that film, as well as new material. It was released concurrently with 'Dead Man Shake' by his alter-ego, Grandpaboy.

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.

The English duo, who normally rely on sampling and electronics, turn to live instrumentation for this third LP.

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.

The Smiths' guitarist takes a turn at the microphone for the first time, handling vocal duties for his new band, The Healers. The lineup also includes Zak Starkey (son of Ringo Starr) on drums and Kula Shaker bassist Alonza Bevan.

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 six-disc set features the entire performance at New York's Felt Forum in 1970.

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

'Evening' represents Jones' first album of self-penned material in six years. The roster of guests includes Nels Cline, David Hidalgo, Grant Lee Phillips and Bill Frisell.

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

The multimedia collective known as the Blue Man Group, who can be seen and heard in ongoing theatrical productions in several cities, in television commercials for Intel, and even on a previous instrumental album 'Audio,' have released here something akin to a real rock'n'roll album. Their assortment of invented instrumentation is now accompanied by more traditional instruments, and vocals are provided by an array of guests, including Dave Matthews, Spalding Gray and Tracy Bonham. Included also are covers of "White Rabbit" and "I Feel Love."

Mitchell Froom produced this eighth album for the Canadian singer-songwriter.

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

The first album released in the US for the Barcelona, Spain-based artist.

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.

This two-disc set culled from live performances in San Francisco focuses mainly on material from the singer-songwriter's two most recent albums.

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.

The debut album for the indie-rock duo from San Diego who were previously members of The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower.

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

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

Sean O'Hagan's first High Llamas album in four years sticks to his usual script of '60s-influenced pop.

The third album for the Swedish indie rock quintet was produced by Phil Ek.

The former Soul Asylum frontman offers up a debut solo release that is quite a departure from his former band's work, emphasizing loungey R&B and soul grooves instead of punky alternative rock.

Lou Barlow (Sebadoh) is still the heart of The Folk Implosion, but on the lo-fi band's fourth full-length release, his supporting cast has changed. Gone is co-founder and writing partner John Davis; in his place are Sebadoh drummer Russ Pollard and Alaska guitarist Imaad Wassif.

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

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

This is the topical seventh album for the indie rockers fronted by the recently married Shannon McArdle and Timothy Bracy.

The first post-Blink-182 recording for Tom DeLonge finds the singer-guitarist in a new group with members of The Offspring and The Distillers.

Scott Weiland and company return with their second album.

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

The fifth studio album for the rock band from Kentucky was produced by Joe Chiccarelli and Jim James.

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.

The British band's second album was produced by Roy Thomas Baker (Queen).

The sixth studio album does not include Kevin Richardson, who left the group.

N.E.R.D., the rock-oriented trio of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo (who also make up the in-demand hip-hop production team The Neptunes) and Shay, return with a highly-anticipated second album. Unlike their previous effort, 'Fly' finds Chad & Pharrell handling the instrumentation themselves.

"Drastic Fantastic" is KT's studio follow-up to her successful debut CD.

This big-budget debut album from 22-year-old Detroit-raised rocker Andrew WK took the UK (well, at least its music press) by storm in late 2001.

Glen Ballard produced the nu-metal band's fifth album.

This is the first album in over 11 years for the metal band.

The New York City dance-punk outfit returns with a sophomore album a full three years after their debut 'Echoes.' 'Pieces' sees them ditching The DFA for new producers Ewan Pearson, Paul Epworth and Danger Mouse.

The Swedish band worked with Pharrell Williams, Jacknife Lee, and Dennis Herring for their fourth album.

The Florida-based quintet shows the influence of 1990s alternative and indie rock music on its debut full-length album.

Ian Broudie (Lightning Seeds) produced this debut LP for the co-ed English trio of teenagers.

The sophomore album for the two rock legends was released digitally on their Web site, with a physical CD due later in the fall.

Rob Cavallo coproduced two tracks on the fifth solo album for the ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist.

The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes Sean Haynes as a guest on one track.

Siouxsie Sioux of the rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees and The Creatures releases her debut solo album.

The British trio from Manchester releases their debut album of dance rock.

Filter's third LP finds the band moving in a less industrial/electronic direction.

The latest album for the artist was produced by Rob Cavallo and features such guests as American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, Queen's Brian May, Steve Val, The Darkness' Justin Hawkins, and Jack Black.

The London band's second album was produced by Jim Abiss and Brendan Lynch.

The sophomore album for the rock quartet from Nashville, Tennessee.

The first studio album in four years for the British rock band was produced with John McLaughlin and Simon Perry.