This mini-album finds seven new originals written and sung by Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino performing as his backing band.

Ben Bridwell of Band Of Horses and Iron & Wine collaborate on a covers albums that includes songs originally sung by JJ Cale, El Perro del Mar, Bonnie Raitt, Ronnie Lane, Marshall Tucker Band, Sade, Pete Seeger, Spiritualized, Talking Heads, Them Two, and Unicorn.

The 17th full-length studio release for the British metal band is its first in nearly six years and was produced by Kevin Shirley.

The 16th full-length release from the British heavy metal band was produced by Kevin Shirley.

The heavy metal legends return with their 15th studio release, still reinventing rock 35 years into their careers.

This is the second full-length release for the metal/punk band that includes members of Municipal Waste and Darkest Hour.

The third full-length release for the Virginia trash metal/punk band was mixed by Kurt Ballou.

The third full-length studio release for free-jazz group Irreversible Entanglements was recorded in a day.

The latest full-length release from free-jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements features guest appearances by Helado Negro and MOTHERBOARD.

The fourth full-length release from free jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements is its first on the Impulse! Records label.

The second full-length release for the free jazz ensemble includes Camae Ayewa (aka Moor Mother), Keir Neuringer, Aquiles Navarro, Luke Stewart, and Tcheser Holmes was recorded in Philadelphia.

This is the second LP for the five-piece California indie pop band.

The second release for the British electro-rock trio was produced by Luke Smith.

The British trio, known for wearing masks, releases its debut full-length album of indie dance tunes.

The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Markus Dravs.

The debut full-length release from Canadian artist Isabel Pine was self-recorded and produced.

The 11-track EP for the Tennessee rapper features guest appearances from Michael Da Vinci, Jean Deaux, Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q, and SZA.

Rapper Isaiah Rashad's third full-length studio release features guest appearances by Dominic Fike, Julian Sintonia and SZA.

The first full-length release in five years for the Tennessee rapper features guest appearances from 4r Da Locals, 6LACK, Amindi, Kal Banx, Duke Deuce, Iamdoechii, Lil Uzi Vert, Jay Rock, Smino, SZA, Jay Worthy, and YGTUT.

The debut full-length studio release for the Tennessee rap artist features guest appearances from Deacon Blues, Kari Faux, Hugh Augustine, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, SiR, Syd the Kid, SZA, and Zacari.

The debut full-length release for the British experimental jazz quartet led by Pete Cunningham features guest appearances from Yazz Ahmed, Holysseus Fly and Yama Warashi.

Steve Kilbey of Church and Jeffrey Cain of Remy Zero return after seven years for their second collaborative album as Isidore.

The CD/DVD set includes B-sides, demos, remixes, and rare tracks that range from 1997 to the end of the doom metal band in 2010.

The fifth album for the Los Angeles rock band was produced by Joe Barresi.

This fourth LP for the metal band follow's 2004's acclaimed 'Panopticon' as well as an opening slot on Tool's latest tour.

This is the fifth release for the indie rock band led by Nick Thorburn.

The debut disc for the new band from former Unicorns members Nick Diamonds and J'aime Tambeur includes appearances from members of Royal City, Wolf Parade and Arcade Fire.

Nick Thorburn returns for the Canadian indie pop band's eighth full-length release produced by Chris Coady and Patrick Ford.

One of two albums [the other is "Should I Remain Here At Sea"] released on the same day for the indie rock band, the seventh full-length release features more electronic music influences.

One of two albums [the other is "Taste"] released on the same day for the indie rock band, the sixth full-length release was co-produced by Nick Thorburn and Evan Gordon.

The sophomore album for the Montreal-based indie group is its first on the Anti- label.

The third album features the return of founding member, Jamie Thompson.

The fourth album for the Canadian pop-rock band was written while singer Nicholas Thorburn was recovering from a breakup in Los Angeles.

The first new full-length release in seven years for the Welsh experimental pop trio of Alex Williams, Emma and Mark Daman Thomas was produced by Rob Jones.

The first full-length solo release in 14 years for the Scottish singer-songwriter was recorded in 2014 but was delayed by legal issues.

This is the debut solo release from the former Belle and Sebastian / Gentle Waves vocalist and cellist.

James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins) guests on the former Belle & Sebastian singer's second solo outing, which finds her reworking traditional British folk songs.

The latest full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based Scottish singer-songwriter Isobel Campbell features contributions by Jim McCulloch, Dave McGowan, Elijah Thomson, and Nina Violet.

Hawk is the third collaborative album between former Belle & Sebastian songbird Isobel Campbell and former Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan. Like the two records before it, it draws inspiration from the sultry torch songs once performed by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood. Unique to this album is a solid list of guest appearances, however, and the duo covers two Townes Van Zandt songs to boot.

Think Nancy Sinatra-Lee Hazlewood, and you won't be too far off the concept of this album-length pairing of former Belle & Sebastian vocalist Campbell and former Screaming Trees leader (and Queens Of The Stone Age collaborator) Lanegan.

This is the second collaboration with ex-Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan.

Frankfurt, Germany IDM artist Rajko Mueller (who records under the name Isolee) drew critical acclaim for this, his second LP and first in five years.

The latest full-length release for the Texas-based singer-songwriter was co-produced by Adrian Quesada of the Black Pumas.

The fourth release for the singer-songwriter was recorded on tape at Nash's Texas ranch with Ted Young.

The fifth full-length studio release for the Texas-based singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ted Young.

The latest full-length release from Texas-based singer-songwriter Israel Nash was produced by Kevin Ratterman.

The debut full-length release for the Atlanta metalcore band was produced by Kris Crummett.

The English indie-rock band releases its debut full-length album on 4AD.

The second album for the British indie rock band was written while frontman Matthew Simms was on tour with the rock band Wire.

This is the third release for the British indie quartet led by Wire guitarist, Matthew Simms.

This is the second full-length release from New York producer/artist Daniel Martin-McCormick as Ital in 2012.

The latest release for Brooklyn-based producer Daniel Martin-McCormick was mixed with M. Geddes Gengras.

Mi Ami's Daniel Martin-McCormicks releases a five-track album of house music under the name Ital for Planet Mu.

The latest full-length release for British electronic producer Alan Myson as Ital Tek was written after the birth of his child and moving to a more secluded area.

This is the fifth full-length for British electronic producer Alan Myson.

This is the third full-length release for Brighton producer, Alan Myson.

The sixth full-length release for British electronic producer Alan Myson is said to have a "much greater focus into the sound design and palette."

The debut full-length release for London-based Italia 90 took just two days to be tracked by producer Louis Milburn.

The fourth full-length release for Los Angeles singer-songwriter Kayla Cohen was inspired by her time in New Mexico and features contributions from members of Gun Outfit and Sun Araw as well as Chris Cohen, Cooper Crain, and James Elkington.

The fifth full-length release from the Kayla Cohen-led project Itasca was co-produced with Robbie Cody.

The third full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is the first to feature a full band that includes Coleman Guyon, Dave McPeters, and Julia Nowak.

The second full-length release for the Seattle indie rock band was produced by Joe Chiccarelli.

The debut full-length release for the folk pop Seattle quartet led by Tim Wilson and Ryan Carbary.

This is the third album from the New York-based trio, led by French singer Dominique Durand and it finds the group adding a bit of trip-hop into the mix. The album includes a cover of the Blow Monekys' "Digging Your Scene."

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

This is the second full-length album for the metal band from Louisiana.

The third full-length studio release for the metalcore band is its first with new singer, Courtney LaPlante [Krysta Cameron left the band in 2012].

The debut full-length release for the London-based R&B singer features a guest appearance from HONNE.

The debut full-length release for the collaboration between J Balvin and Bad Bunny features a guest appearance from Marciano Cantero of Los Enanitos Verdes.

The sixth full-length studio release for the Colombian reggaeton artist features guest appearances from Bad Bunny, Jhay Cortez, Dua Lipa, Feid, Khalid, Lennox, Ozuna, Sech, Skrillex, Tainy, Tokischa, Myke Towers, Jay Wheeler, Yandel, and Zion.

The sixth full-length studio release for the reggaeton artist was produced by Sky Rompiendo.

The fifth full-length studio release for the Colombian reggaeton artist features guest appearances from Anitta, Jeon, Carla Morrison, Rosalia, Willy William, Wisin & Yandel, and Zion & Lennox.

Originally set to be released in 2002 before being shelved by MCA, the sixth full-length posthumous release for the Detroit rapper featured production from such artists as Bink, Hi-Tek, Madlib, Nottz, Pete Rock, and Kanye West.

Curated by his mother, Ma Dukes, Dillatronic offers 41 rare instrumentals from the late Detroit hip-hop producer James "J Dilla" Yancey, with the focus being on his "electronic music influences," who are as much Kraftwerk as George Clinton. Case in point, the funky, slinky track seven included here -- none of the tracks are titled -- which slowly rocks back and forth like Clinton's solo hit "Atomic Dog," while the 26th cut comes off as a cross between Madlib and "Maggot Brain" with Funkadelic guitars spinning and swaying in a psychedelic manner. The latter track also strays from the "electronic music influences" concept, which happens with about a quarter of the album's tracks. Good thing too, as the chugging and organic track three is a much bigger surprise than the half-speed redo of "Trans Europe Express" that is track 20, plus the drifting, Janet Jackson-esque closer has little to do with electro but is likely to become a favorite with the target audience (a combination of the Dilla faithful, underground beatheads, and amateur MCs looking for mixtape productions). While the collection doesn't come with the purposeful feel of Donuts, it flows extremely well for a beat tape, and one released nine years after the artist passed. Add to that the amount of new flavors and unexpected twists (Was track 12 influenced by early dubstep? What was the plan for the dark and dense track 28?) plus crisp, clean recordings that beat the bootlegs, and Dillatronic is a necessary pickup for fans. ~ David Jeffries

Acclaimed hip-hop producer James Yancey released this instrumental disc shortly before his death at the age of 32.

This posthumous release--the late James Yancey's third solo album--was near completion at the time of his February 2006 death. Unlike 'Donuts,' this disc (featuring appearances by Madlib, Busta Rhymes and Common) is largely based on live instrumentation rather than samples.

The second posthumous release from the acclaimed hip-hop producer, this double-disc set is actually a greatly-expanded resissue of his hard-to-find 2003 EP of the same name.

The 28-track collection of unreleased tracks from the rapper/producer, who passed away three years ago, was produced by his mother and arranged by Pete Rock.

The debut full-length release for the Chicago-based artist was home recorded.

The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Mist, Mo Stack, and Tiggs Da Author.

The latest full-length release from British rapper J Hus features guest appearances by Burna Boy, CB, Drake, Naira Marley, Popcaan, Jorja Smith, and Villz.

The second full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances form Burna Boy, iceè tgm, and Koffee.

With sparse percussion and acoustic instrumentation, the Dinosaur Jr guitarist, singer and songwriter releases a solo album of low-key, unplugged tunes.

The latest solo release from the Dinosaur Jr. frontman features some acoustic songs as well as guest appearances from Pall Jenkins, Ken Maiuri, Mark Mulcahy, and Chan Marshall.

The latest solo release for the Dinosaur Jr. singer/guitarist features guest vocals from Black Heart Procession's Pall Jenkins, Mark Mulcahy and Luluc's Zoë Randell.