The Breeders, 'Mountain Battles'
Kim Deal of Pixies fame releases the fourth full-length album by her famed side-project, marking their first release in over six years.


Cut Copy, 'In Ghost Colours'
The Aussies, with a penchant for '80s new wave and post punk, release their sophomore album.


Jim Noir, 'Jim Noir'
The multi-instrumentalist expands his sonic horizons with a unique blend of neo-psychedelia and electro-pop.


Man Man!, 'Rabbit Habits'
Treading on the path paved by such deep-throated crooners Tom Waits and Nick Cave, the Philly-based group hoots and hollers on their vaudeville-drenched release.


Clinic, 'Do It!'
These enigmatic indie rock figures concoct a schizophrenic ode to love, witch hunts and everything in between.


Peter Moren, 'The Last Tycoon!'
One-third of Swedish indie rock band Peter Bjorn and John exposes his softer side as he makes his solo debut.


Eric Avery, 'Help Wanted'
Bass player of iconic alt-rockers Jane's Addiction releases his solo debut, featuring guest appearances by Flea, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and Garbage vocalist Shirley Manson.


Neva Dinova, 'You May Already Be Dreaming'
Omaha Nebraska's Americana-inspired folkies find a new home on Saddle Creek records.


State Bird, 'Mostly Ghostly'
Loosely based around a fictional tale of the last surviving Pilgrim and Indian, State Bird's sophomore release more closely resembles a stage play than a music record.


Devotchka, 'A Mad and Faithful Telling'
Seamlessly fusing Romani, Greek and mariachi sounds with punk, the gypsy-tinged four piece of 'Little Miss Sunshine' fame release their fourth studio album.


Dead Child, 'Attack'
Members of post-rock bands Slint and Tortoise exhibit a more aggressive sound akin to early Metallica and Iron Maiden on their debut album.


Gnarls Barkley, 'The Odd Couple'
After driving everyone 'Crazy,' the eclectic duo is back with their junior effort.


Jason Anderson, 'The Hopeful & the Afraid'
The quietly prolific anti-folk singer songwriter precariously teeters between campfire sing-alongs and Springsteen-esque power rock on his seventh official release.


The Long Blondes, 'Couples'
Hailing from Sheffield, England, the fearless quintet boldly takes the road less traveled by drastically revamping their patented punk sound with stunning results.


Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, 'Pershing'
The '90s rock-obsessed four piece craft another album bursting at the seams with jangly guitars, raucous drums and wry, tongue-in-cheek lyrics.


Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, 'Dig, Lazarus, Dig!'
The Goth pioneer draws inspiration from biblical mythology and Harry Houdini on the Bad Seeds' 14th studio release.


Tapes N Tapes, 'Walk It Off'
The Minnesota quartet delivers another slew of crisp, neurotic pop tunes on their sophomore release.