This is the Matador debut for the Northern California outfit founded by cabin- and tent-dwelling childhood friends (from Alabama) Nathan Shineywater and Rachael Hughes.

The second full-length release for Australian singer-songwriter Hatchie was produced by Jorge Elbrecht and features contributions from Joe Agius and Beach House's James Barone.

The seventh full-length release for the indie artist was self recorded in his apartment. [This album was originally credited under the name Alex G]

The San Francisco duo formed by Sanae Yamada and Ripley Johnson of Wooden Shjips releases its second full-length studio album.

The sixth full-length release for the pop duo of Keith Murray and Chris Cain was produced with keyboardist Max Hart.

The fourth full-length release for electronic producer Jeff McIlwain features guest appearances from his wife, Sarah McIlwain, as well as Vilja Larjosto and Benoît Pioulard.

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

The Arizona emo band returns with a follow-up to their successful 2001 self-titled effort. Gil Norton produced.

the first full-length studio release in over 20 years from Lou Barlow and John Davis as The Folk Implosion was produced by Scott Solter.

The third full-length release for the British indie rock band was produced by David Fridmann and Cole MGN.

The veteran Seattle rockers return with an album produced by Phil Ek, Johnny Sangster, and Tucker Martine.

The debut full-length solo release for the Linkin Park co-founder features guest appearances from Blackbear, K.Flay, Chino Moreno and Machine Gun Kelly.

The first studio release from the Chicago post-rock band in over six years features vocals from Yo La Tengo's Georgia Huble on one track.

Produced by Tucker Martine, the latest album for Grammy-nominated Tift Merritt features My Morning Jacket's Jim James and Greg Leisz as guests.

The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and The National co-founder Aaron Dessner features contributions from Phoebe Bridgers, Bryce Dessner, Lisa Hannigan, Rob Moose, Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed Parry, and This Is the Kit’s Kate Stables.

The first solo full-length release in six years for the experimental electronic artist features guest appearances from Queens, Joachim Schutz, and Kassian von Troyer.

The fourth studio release for the experimental hip-hop group is a two-disc set that includes the previously released Niggas on the Moon and a new disc (JKenny Death) with ten new tracks.

This the debut full-length studio release for the Brooklyn-based Canadian duo of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance.

The Sweden-based singer releases her latest album produced by Valgeir Sigurdsson.

One of 2002's much-hyped neo-garage rock bands, New York's Yeah Yeah Yeahs have opened for acts such as the White Stripes and the Strokes, and have drawn comparisons to both. This five-track debut EP was originally released in 2001 on the indie Shifty label, and saw a rerelease in the summer of 2002 on Touch & Go.

Aside from the track "Heal Me," which includes background vocals by Laura Dern and Meg Ryan, this is a true solo effort for Melissa Etheridge, who wrote and performed all 10 tracks on this, her seventh album. Much of the music was written during her breakup with her long-time companion, and the songs reflect this experience.

The Boston duo's third album contains songs from recording sessions, b-sides, and songs left over from 2006's "Yes, Virginia..."

The second full-length release for the Brooklyn art-punk band BODEGA was mixed by Bryce Goggin.

Rebounding from a vocal chord injury that almost ended her singing career, Rosanne Cash returns with her first album in seven years. Guests include Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, Teddy Thompson, and daddy Johnny Cash.

The fifth full-length album from Northern California slowcore band Duster was a surprise release.

The debut full-length studio release for the Chicago artist features guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Jeremih, T-Pain, and Wale.

The second album from the Texas-based singer-songwriter was produced by John Congleton.

This is the first album in eight years for the duo of Jon Moore and Matt Black. Roots Manuva, Mike Ladd, Jon Spencer and Andrew Broder (Fog) are among the eclectic guests.

The latest full-length release for the British ambient house project led by Alex Paterson features contributions from such artists as Roger Eno, Miquette Giraudy, David Harrow, Steve Hillage, and Youth.

The latest full-length release from Canadian indie rock band Metric was recorded at New York's Electric Lady Studios.

The third full-length release for the London-based art-rock band features contributions from Metronomy's Anna Prior and Slow Club's Rebecca Taylor.

The third release for the Brooklyn improvisational rock band that features Greek and Middle Eastern music was recorded with Jason Meagher.

The debut full-length release for the New York post-punk band was recorded by Charles DeChants.

The fourth full-length studio release for Australian singer-songwriter Alex Cameron features contributions from Jackie McLeann, Lloyd Vines and Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson.

The latest release from Eyvind Kang features influences from eastern music.

Produced by Don Was, the second Americana-influenced release from the singer-songwriter includes guest appearances from Frank Ocean and Katy Perry.

Inara George Works pairs up with the famous arranger Van Dyke Parkson on her latest album inspired by Frank Sinatra and Richard Sherman.

The first release in four years for the Connecticut-based trio of Elisa Ambrogio, Pete Nolan, and John Shaw.

The latest album for the Senegalese musician was produced with Barry Reynolds.

The six-track EP for the solo project of Katie Crutchfield features songs from her work with Keith Spencer of Swearin' as Great Thunder.

The hardcore band from Rhode Island returns after breaking up in 2009 to record its fourth full-length release.

The sixth full-length release for the New York indie rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann.

The latest full-length release for Minneapolis band Poliça features the use of producer Ryan Olson and Seth Rosetter's "anthropomorphic production tool" AllOvers(c).

The third full-length release for the Scottish alternative rock band was produced by Jacknife Lee and Gil Norton.

The debut full-length release for the side project from The Bees' Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin was recorded on the Isle of Wight.

Wu-Tang's Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon join up again with an album produced by RZA and Mathematics.

The second album from the indie electronic trio of Chris Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, and Andrew Wyatt features Lykke Li as a guest singer.

The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Eric Valentine.

The majority of the debut release for the solo side project of the frontwoman of La Luz was recorded in 2011.

The London-based duo mixed exclusive archive footage about the Space Race from the British Film Institute for their second full-length release.

The sixth full-length release for the Oregon-based indie rock duo of Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel was culled from 26 tracks the two wrote over a month-long period.

The first solo album for the Metric singer finds her backed by members of Stars, Metric and Broken Social Scene (together billed as The Soft Skeleton).

Unlike the Scottish rock band's debut, which was recorded in eight days, the second album was recorded in three weeks.

This is the third album for the hard-rocking Welsh band.

Paul Barker (Ministry) produced the Austin band's debut full-length.

The second full-length release for Canadian singer-songwriter Al Spx was produced by Jim Anderson.

The second singles collection (volume one and two were released together) for the San Francisco garage rock band includes two live tracks.

The follow up to the band's 2008 album ProVisions was produced by Howe Gelb and Kent Olsen.

The indie rock band's first full-length releases in the US was originally self-released at its concert tour.

The debut full-length album for the Toronto duo of Ethan Kath and Alice Grass.

The eighth full-length studio release for the British alternative rock band is a double album and was produced by Rik Simpson.

The seventh album produced by Kanye West (who also guests on one track), features appearances from Lily Allen, DJ Premier, D'Angelo, and Bilal.

The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was co-produced with Jarrad K. and features contributions from Natalie Hemby; his father, pedal steel guitarist Tim “TK” Kelly; his wife, Kacey Musgraves; and Joy Williams.

Originally a limited-run of 100 cassettes released in 1984, the 18 avant-garde synth pop tracks were self-produced.

This is the debut release for Frankie Rose's side project with Drew Citron.

The eighth solo studio release for the Fleetwood Mac singer contains songs she wrote during the 70s and 80s, plus two in the early 90s.

The second full-length release for the Austin-based Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by the Mavericks' Raul Malo.

The debut full-length release for the British artist features guest appearances from Poppy Ajudha, De La Soul, Loyle Carner, and GoldLink.

The Baltimore quartet return from its hiatus (guitarist Dustin Wong recorded a solo album and drummer Jeremy Hyman had a stint with the Boredoms) to reunite for its third album of experimental art rock.

The San Francisco band's debut on the Quarter Stick label.

The first soundtrack for the Nashville artist is for Kelly Reichard's film, First Cow.

This is the debut album for the indie duo from Brisbane, Australia.

The latest full-length release from Canadian composer Tim Hecker features music he created for a variety of film and TV soundtracks.

The fourth full-length studio release from R&B artist Kehlani features guest appearances by Omah Lay, Jill Scott and Young Miko.

The sixth full-length release for the Swedish band was self-produced and is its first on the Ninja Tune label.

The tenth full-length solo release for the former Bauhaus singer was produced by Youth.

The 15th full-length release for the San Francisco psychedelic rock band led by Anton Newcombe was recorded in Berlin and features a guest appearance from Serena-Maneesh's Emil Nikolaisen.

Diplo and Switch return as Major Lazer with a six-track EP which includes a remix by Thom Yorke (Radiohead) of one track from their 2009 release Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do.

The debut album for Laura Groves was recorded in different places with her family and friends.

The California rapper received death threats after revealing the title of this digitally released album.

The fifth release for the Los Angeles noise rock band was produced by The Haxan Cloak.

The third album for Jon Brooks under The Advisory Circle name continues the 1970's vibe with synthesizer music.

The fourth full-length release for the Pennsylvania indie rock band features a new lineup with original members Brianna Collins and Ben Walsh.

The second country release for the American Idol winner was produced by Frank Rogers.