Delta Spirit -
Ode To Sunshine
Rounder

Laura Marling -
Alas I Can Not Swim
Astralwerks

The Morning Benders -
Talking Through Tin Cans
High Wire/+1 Records

Amy MacDonald -
This Is The Life
Decca

Classic-era Rolling Stones. An amplified, rocking version of '60s protest folk. The soulful passion of the Violent Femmes and the Waterboys... You're gonna wanna hear this.

At just 17-years-old, this former small town girl turned British folk sensation doesn't merely sing about what's to be expected from someone her age- love, lust and romance.

A rock band that defies a fill-in-the-blank image.

Yeah, she loves Pete Doherty... But if you're looking for a train wreck you'll want that other Amy.

Uh Huh Her -
Common Reaction
Nettwerk

The Verve -
Forth
MRI

Brian Wilson -
That Lucky Old Sun
Capitol

Various -
Hed Kandi: Serve Chilled
Ministry Of Sound

The name is pure P.J. Harvey, the record is in a class all its own.

Eleven years later and the drugs still work.

A musical love letter from Southern California, That Lucky Old Sun shimmers with sun dappled choruses and arrangements that swell and swirl as if carried by the Pacific tides.

Downtempo delights from the biggest names in chill including Lemon Jelly, A Man Called Adam, Bent and Sebastian Tellier take you on a journey through years of the coolest chilled out sounds.

Teddy Thompson -
A Piece Of What You Need
Verve Forecast

Donavon Frankenreiter -
Pass It Around
Lost Highway

Brazilian Girls -
New York City
Verve Forecast

Trevor Menear -
Introducing Trevor Menear
Shangri-La Music

The son of Richard and Linda Thompson delivers a happy record... Well, maybe not. Well, close enough.

On his third album, Pass It Around, Pro-Surfer turned Brohemian Rhapsodizer, Donavon Frankenreiter decided to be a wave rather than an island.

The Brazilian Girls third record looks for a good time all the time... And succeeds.

It takes some people their whole lives to decide what they want to do. Trevor Menear figured it out by the time he was two. Feel stupid yet?

JJ Grey and Mofro -
Orange Blossoms
Alligator Records

Various -
Classic Trance Nation
Ministry Of Sound

The Stills -
Oceans Will Rise
Arts & Crafts

Pierre de Reeder -
The Way That It Was
Little Record Co.

With his new album, Orange Blossoms, JJ Grey takes another giant step forward -- moving effortlessly from gospel-tent fervor to Southern-fried rockers to deeply emotional soul - all anchored by lyrics that are at once vivid and personal, political and universal.

Known as the most authentic and well respected compilation for true lovers of trance, Trance Nation is the only brand that can still command the loyalty and respect of its legions of fans a decade on.

The Stills kick their game up a notch. Hearing this only once will not be an option.

The Will Ferrel-ish, Rilo Kiley bassist makes a bunch of joyful noises.

The Submarines -
Honeysuckle Weeks
Nettwerk

Amie Mirello -
I Came Around
BellaSonic/Jive/Zomba

Toadies -
No Deliverance
Kirtland Records

Pictures And Sound -
Pictures And Sound
Vanguard

Break-ups, make-ups, and the musical joys of gardening... No, this isn't a Van Morrison record.

The former Dirtie Blonde singer achieves success by acting naturally.

On one hand, The Toadies are just a raw, commanding rock band. On they other they are something nebulous, but strangely distinct-and, shall we say incorrect.

The former Blue Merle frontman positions himself as the Thom York of Nu-Grass.

Fujiya & Miyagi -
Light Bulbs
Deaf, Dumb & Blind

Natalie Walker -
With You
Quango/Dorado Records Ltd

The Dandy Warhols -
Earth To The Dandy Warhols
Beat The World

Raine Maida -
The Hunter's Lullaby
Nettwerk

Fujiya & Miyagi don't really sound like anything. Instead, they sound like everything condensed into perfectly arranged three-minute chunks.

It's often said that the true test of an artist's worth arrives on their second album. By that measure, Natalie Walker has succeeded wildly.

This psychedelic barnburner is a lot better than you think. Dig?

After ten years as the lead singer and songwriter for iconic Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace, Raine Maida's first solo album, The Hunter's Lullaby, has finally arrived.

Don Caballero -
Punkgasm
Relapse

Michael Franti &
Spearhead -
All Rebel Rockers
Anti-

Earshot -
The Silver Lining
In De Goot

Little Feat -
Join The Band
429 Records

Q: What do you call a collective cry of joy from math punks the world over?

A: Punkgasm!

Yell Fire is widely considered to be Spearhead's career high, but it looks like All Rebel Rockers might change all that.

You like big guitars and even bigger choruses, right?

Lowell George may be gone but his spirit lives on this killer tribute.

Matthew Sweet -
Sunshine Lies
Shout! Factory

The Gabe Dixon Band -
Gabe Dixon Band
Fantasy

The Kooks -
Konk
Astralwerks

Hybrid -
Soundsystem 01
Nettwerk

The psychedelic treat you've been waiting for since 100% Fun. Oh yes...

You think you know what dedication is? Gabe Dixon chose his bros over Paul McCartney...

Stop whining, finish your pint and chips, and let's get some birds.

Looking for the glitchy, atmospheric soundtrack to the film inside your head? I thought so.

Locksley -
Don't Make Me Wait
Feature Records

Blues Traveler -
North Hollywood Shootout
Verve Forecast

Joe Bonamassa -
From Nowhere In Particular
J&R Adventures

Coldplay -
Viva La Vida
Capitol

No amount of bad luck could keep these Wisconsin lads from bringing the sounds of the Cavern Club to Brooklyn.

These hooks will bring you back!

Searing, live blues from one of the hottest hands going.

Never heard of 'em...