The second of a trilogy of mixtapes from Canadian artist The Weeknd was produced by Doc McKinney and Illangelo.

Chicago's Smith Westerns take psychedelic rock to the next level with their second album of David Bowie-inspired vocals and catchy melodies.

The Tuareg group releases their fifth studio album, fusing blues and styles of the nomadic people of the Sahara.

Steve "Kode9" Goodman, the London-based electric artist, collaborates with Stephen "The Spaceape" Gordon for a second album of dubstep and techno jams.

The third solo album for the folk singer was produced by Rob Schnapf.

This is the second all-crew release from the Minneapolis, hip-hop collective. Produced by Paper Tiger and Laserbeak, it features emcees: P.O.S., Sims, Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan, and Dessa.

This is the debut release for the group that includes producer Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, and Sean Price.

The Texas-born singer-songwriter's second album features nine original songs and covers of Bob Dylan and Radiohead.

The second album for the Los Angeles folk-rock band was produced by Jonathan Wilson.

The singer/songwriter's fifth release, funded by a Kickstarter campaign, is lyrically poignant and melodic with a folk edge.

The San Francisco-based garage revivalist returns with a new record, the first on Drag City's label.

The swirling organ, hymn-filled group harmonies, and choral percussion from this Duluth band's latest album make it sound like it was recorded in a church, which it was: a converted Catholic church.

The British artist reworked and rerecorded some of her songs from 1989's The Sensual World and 1993's The Red Shoes albums.

The half-English, half-Italian singer's self-titled debut showcases her sophisticated songwriting abilities -- drawing comparisons to PJ Harvey -- and her musical prowess.

This is the second album of mariachi music for El Bronx's alter ego band.

The third teaming up of British guitarist Justin Adam and Gambian singer Juldeh Camara now includes Billy Fuller on bass and Dave Smith on drums.

The debut LP for the British rapper features production from Micachu, Hot Chip's Joe Goddard, Kwes and Roots Manuva.

The Cleveland-born transgender singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Andrew W.K.

This is the second album for San Francisco-based graphic design/electronic artist Scott Hansen as Tycho.

The Gossip singer releases her solo EP produced by Simian Mobile Disco.

The Brooklyn four-piece (not to be confused with MEN, the JD Samson-led band) releases its third album on new label Sacred Bones.

Released a day earlier than expected as a digital download on February 18th, this is the eighth album from the epic, experimental UK five-piece.

The sixth album for the indie rock band led by Archer of Loaf's Eric Bachmann was recorded at The Bakery with Matt Yelton.

Produced by Chester Endersby Gwazda, the second album for the trio features cello, marimba, and violin instrumentation.

This is the latest album for the power pop singer-guitarist who has worked with Robert Pollard.

The third full-length album for the hard rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, which began as mathcore band Breather Resist before its sound changed, was produced with Kevin Ratterman.

Producer Static Selektah and rapper/chef Action Bronson's second album together is liberally sprinkled with humorous food references and features guest appearances by both Nina Sky and Meyhem Lauren.

This is the first album in over five years for the rock trio from New York.

The second album for the indie rock band from Staten Island was produced by John Agnello.

After serving as Roky Erickson's backup band on True Love Cast Out All Evil, the Texas-based band return with their self-produced sixth studio album of indie-folk.

The Icelandic actress/singer-songwriter's latest album of experimental music was partially recorded on an iPad.

The eighth studio album for the rapper/producer from Compton features guest appearances by Bizzy Bone, BlakKazz K.K., Bun B, Dwele, Ice Cube, Kurupt, Jon B., Gift Reynolds, Gary Shider, and Suga Free.

The San Francisco-based duo releases their sophomore full-length album.

The fifth album for the metal band from Santa Barbara was produced by Mark Lewis.

The Fiery Furnaces member makes her solo debut of emotionally-moving experimental pop.

The trio becomes a quartet with the addition of second guitarist Austin Jenkins on its latest album of indie rock.

Chad VanGaalen returns from producing Women's 2010 album Public Strain to release his fourth full-length solo album.

The tribute album to Bob Willis by the country-jazz trio from Austin, Texas, was recorded over three days in London.

The experimental trio's fifth album was produced by Chris Koltay and features former band member Ryan Vanderhoof as a guest vocalist.

The American rock, country, folk and blues singer-songwriter crosses genres and breaks from her traditional songs of heartbreak on her tenth studio offering.

The British rock band releases their fourth album, featuring production by Dan the Automator.

Carey Mercer recorded his second album under the name Blackout Beach by himself.

The ex-Orange Juice singer survived two strokes in 2005 and returns with his first album of new songs since 2002.

This is the British dubstep producer's second full-length album and his first on the 4AD label.

The Canadian trio's third album sees its music changing to a more electronic feel under new producer Dan Lissvik.

The third full-length album for the hardcore punk band was produced by Kurt Ballou.

The first album in four years for the New York band led by Pat Gubler adds more rock elements to its acoustic folk style.

The Swedish electronic duo releases its second studio album.

The second full-length album for the New York rock band features Matias Aguayo, Gary Numan, Kazu Makino, and Yamantaka Eye as guest musicians.

The third full-length album for Nika Roza Danilova was coproduced with Nudge (aka as Brian Foote).

Bob Dylan recruited Rodney Crowell, Sheryl Crow, Jakob Dylan, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Levon Helm, Alan Jackson, Norah Jones, Patty Loveless, Jack White, Holly Williams (Hank's granddaughter), and Lucinda Williams to sing some of Hank Williams' unfinished and unrecorded songs.

The album produced by Thomas Brenneck is the debut album for the 62-year-old singer Charles Bradley, who was discovered singing at the Tarheel Lounge.

With upbeat, experimental pop songs and psychedelic synthesizer sounds, this duo defines their music under the genre of chillwave.

The indie folk duo from San Francisco return with a fourth album of psychedelic, atmospheric, genre-bending rock.

Lambchop's Kurt Wagner and Cortney Tidwell teamed up as KORT and released this album of songs originally recorded by the Chart Label.

The Australian singer-songwriter releases her fifth solo album.

The alt-country rocker releases his latest album on Merge Records.

The second album for the Chicago-based band is the final album with original drummer Graeme Gibson who left the quartet to be closer to his family.

The second album for the Los Angeles-born rapper features guest appearances by such artists as Aesop Rock, Aloe Blacc, Roc Marciano, Prodigy, Raekwon, and Slug.

This is the latest album from New York noise artist Dominick Fernow.

Horrors singer Faris Badwan pairs up with soprano singer Rachel Zeffira on an album of pop songs that are reminiscent of 1960s girl groups.

The second studio album for the hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Andre 3000, Birdman, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Nicki Manah, Rick Ross, Rihanna, and The Weeknd.

The duo of Alessio Natalizai of Banjo or Freakout and Sam Willis of Allez-Allez releases its sophomore album.

The seventh studio album from the alternative rock band has Dave Grohl bringing in producer Butch Vig (of Nirvana's Nevermind fame) for its latest release.

The electronic music duo return with a new album, their fourth release on Domino Records.

The Western Sahara band that comprises Salmou Baamar's family releases its latest album of North African, Mauritanian, and Gnawa music.

The second solo album for the New Pornographer singer/keyboardist was produced by Colin Stewart.

This is the final album with Jon Mueller and Thomas Wincek, who both left the the Milwaukee instrumental six-piece in 2010.

The Sonic Youth guitarist's fourth album, produced by Beck, features guest appearances by Bram Inscore, Mary Lattimore, Samara Lubelski, and Joey Waronker.

Coproduced with Josh Sklair and her sons, Danto and Sametto, The Dreamer is said to be Etta James' final album as she retires to take care of her health.

This is the third album for the Alexisonfire lead singer's other music project, City and Colour.

The Dublin-based singer fuses blues and rockabilly on her rocking new album.

The third release in 2011 for the Japanese band was produced by Shinobu Narita.

Haines has said that his motivation for writing this 30-minute, 10-song concept album about wrestling was his father's recent illness and how it caused him to reflect on childhood memories of watching the sport.

With a mix of country, rock and soul, the ninth album from the Georgian alternative band is genre-defying and full of their trademark Southern rock influences.

The trio led by Saturday Night Live's Adam Samberg returns with its follow-up to its 2009 parody debut album.

The latest EP for the San Francisco indie rock quartet was recorded at Louder Studios; its first outside the band's own home studio.

Chicago-based David Cohn's latest album as Serengeti was produced by Why's Yoni Wolf and Owen Ashworth.