Alkaline Trio, 'Agony & Irony'
The pop-punk band signed to a major record label and worked with radio-friendly Linkin Park producer Josh Abraham on their sixth album.


Jay Brannan, 'Goddamned'
As seen in the film 'Shortbus,' this singer-songwriter sticks to acoustic guitar and occasional strings while singing about love and life as a gay man.


Golden Animals, 'Free Your Mind and Win a Pony'
Classic rock and blues-inspired duo Tommy Eisner and Linda Beecroft skipped the hip 'hood of Williamsburg in favor of the West to write their first full-length album.


Damiera, 'Quietmouthloudhands'
Vocalist and guitarist Dave Raymond found three new band members to rebirth his experimental rock band for their sophomore release.


Sigur Ros, 'Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust'
The Icelandic indie rockers took a more personal approach on their new album.


RZA as Bobby Digital, 'Digi Snax'
The Wu-Tang Clan leader's new album features David Banner and other Wu-Tang members.


Liz Phair, 'Exile in Guyville'
On this re-released version of her 1993 classic album, there are four unreleased tracks.


Electric President, 'Sleep Well'
The Florida duo plays charming electronic pop on their sophomore album.


Mugison, 'Mugiboogie'
Influenced by Bob Dylan and David Bowie, this Icelandic rocker releases his third album.