Goldfrapp
Head First
Upbeat 70s and 80s disco-influenced fifth album from the ever fluctuating and changing Goldfrapp
Joker's Daughter
The Last Laugh
Distinctive-sounding debut album from Joker's Daughter, the folk project of vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Helene Costas, and which features production work from Danger Mouse
Foxes!
Who Killed Rob?
Enjoyable second single from Brighton-based twee-folk act, Foxes!
Joe Gideon and the Shark
Harum Scarum
Consistently inventive and atmospheric debut album from London-based duo Joe Gideon and the Shark, which captures all the energy and power of their live shows
Ida Maria
Fortress Round My Heart
Overly hasty re-release, which despite extra songs and a different track order, proves largely unnecessary of Swedish songwriter Ida Maria's energetic debut album from last year
Gregory and the Hawk
Moenie and Kitchi
Alluring and unique folk rock on new album from Gregory and the Hawk, the project of New York-based singer songwriter Meredith Godreau
Spinto Band
Moonwink
Catchy second album from acclaimed American indie pop group the Spinto Band, which lives up to the expectations generated by their first album
Rose Kemp
Unholy Majesty
Intense, but innovative third album from Cumbria-born singer-songwriter Rose Kemp, whose eclectic range of influences on it expand from Regina Spektor to Vashti Bunyan, Led Zeppelin to Tool and PJ Harvey to Rage Against The Machine, and which proves to be her most exprimental album to date
Ida Maria
Queen of the World
Energetic, decepetively throwaway latest single from Swedish singer-songwriter, Ida Maria
Goldfrapp
Seventh Tree
Impressive fourth album from Goldfrapp, which finds the duo moving away from the dance electronica and ambience of the past and experimenting with an acoustic and indie folk sound
Goldfrapp
A&E
Stunning change of direction on new pop folk-influenced single, the first from their new album, for Goldfrapp
Ruby Suns
Sea Lion
Stunning second album from New Zealand three piece the Ruby Suns, who make orchestral music with a breezy sound and quirky lyrics
Psapp
Tiger, My Friend
Catchy and quirky indiepop on reissue of 2005 debut album from British/German electronic duo, Psaap
Some Velvet Morning
Pretty Girl
Fine first single from their forthcoming debut album for London guitar trio Some Velvet Morning, who are reminiscent of the Police and Franz Ferdinand
Mr Hudson and the Library
A Tale of Two Cities
Outstanding debut album from rising and offbeat new group Mr Hudson and the Library which takes 1940's influences and gives them a unique contemporary twist
Hermit Crabs
Feel Good Factor EP
Unappealing indiepop on debut EP from new Glasgow-based group, the Hermit Crabs
Fulborn Teversham
Count Herbert II
Quirky and impossible-to-classify indie rock from Fulborn Teversham, the latest Pickled Egg label signing
Fallopian
Dammit, Eat Your Pudding
Fun throwaway pop on debut album from American group Fallopian who hint at deeper depths
Ian Fays
The Damon Lessons
Unusual, but brilliant mix of whispering vocals and happy Casio style keyboard tunes on debut album from Californian group, the Ian Fays
Charlotte Gainsbourg
5 : 55
Distinctive debut album from stand out French actress Charlotte Gainsbourg, the daughter of the infamous singer/songwriter Serge Gainsbourg and acrtess and singer Jane Birkin
Pacific Ocean Fire
From The Station To The Church We Are Under The Same Stars
Bright sing-a-long Americana on second album from the Leicester-based Pacific Ocean Fire, who draw comparisons with both the Broken Family Band and the Akron/Family
Now
Frisbee Hot Pot
Slow-burning, but eclectic indie rock from East London-based collective Now who fuse together elements of krautrock, jazz, lo-fi and synth pop
Unit Ama
Unit Ama
Earthy and lawless-sounding debut album from rough-edged Newcastle Trio, the Unit Ama
Yellow6
The Beautiful Season Has Past
Strong three disc 40 song collection of rare and unreleased tracks from Yellow6, the solo project of British-based ambient musician and experimentalist, Jon Attwood
Big Eyes Family Players
Do The Musiking
Fantastic epic-sounding collection of classically influenced instrumentals and folk music from the Big Eyes Family Players
Cat Box Quartet
Running Uphill
Strangely magnetic electronica from jovial Copenhagen-based experimentalists the Cat Box Quartet
Nalle
By Chance Upon Waking
Innocent and child-like sounding experimental folk on first album from Glaswegian-based part Finnish group, Nalle
Sandy Dillon
Pull The Strings
Autiobiographical, bleak seventh album from acclaimed singer-songwriter Sandy Dillion,which tells of her battle against both cervical cancer and the MRSA virus
Tina Dico
In The Red
Strong romantic pop from Danish singer and Radio 2 favourite, Tina Dico
Various
The Way We Wore
Intriguing, eclectic compilation album telling of war torn England, which merges together Toots and the Maytals, Rod Stewart, Patti Smith and the Clash
Ellenby
Runaway Ep
Dull folk rock from London-based duo Ellenby, one of whom has appeared in West End show Jesus Christ Superstar
Little Fish
Revolution
Pleasing debut EP from Little Fish, the nom de plume for singer/songwriter Julia Sophie, which merges together her unusual vocal style with gentle acoustic guitarwork
Helen Boulding
I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know What I Need
Well written, but slightly lacklustre new single from Helen Boulding, who, as well as being a recording artistt in her own right, has also co-written songs for Annie Lennox, Shakespear's Sister and Natalie Imbruglia
Tristeza
A Colores
Compelling third album from Tristeza, which combines "a predominantly post-rock sound with some subtle psychedelic and electronic influences"
Four Day Hombre
1000 Bulbs
Debut single from Leeds-based indie guitar act Four Day Hombre, who seem destined for mainstream success
Five O'Clock Heroes
White Girls
Catchy second single from half British, half American indie guitar band the Five O' Clock Heroes
Laura Veirs
Year Of Meteors
Worldly fifth album from Seattle-based singer-songwriter Laura Viers, which proves to be an intriguing combination of rock, indie pop and alt. folk
Ctrlaltdelete
Mondegreens
Strong debut EP from Carlisle-based Mogwai and Slint-influenced rockers Ctrlaltdelete
Binghi Ghost
Street Hits
Perfect party album from Caribbean-born, but now Californian-based reggae star Binghi Ghost
Mostly Autumn
Storms Over Still Water
Middle-of-the road at best rock from British act Mostly Autumn, totally destroyed by its appalling lyrics
Beach
Missing The Action
Polished, but ultimately empty 80's inspired dance rock from new act, Beach
Glimmer Kids
Glimmer Kids
Messy, unsatisfying debut album from LA duo the Glimmer Kids, which proves to be totally unappealing
Various
Jar : A Pickled Egg Collection
Eclectic two disc compilation from the Leicester-based label Pickled Egg, released as its 50th release, and which compiles together some of the best tracks it has released since it first began signing bands in 1997
Hot Snakes
Peel Sessions
'Explosive combination of energetic guitar riffs and growling vocals" from the ever reliable Hot Snakes in what became the last John Peel session ever transmitted before his untimely death
Alamo Race Track
Birds At Home
Gentle yet refreshing debut album from Dutch band Alamo Race Track, which draws comparisions with Radiohead and which was inspired by front man Ralph Mulder's favourite past time of bird watching
Cortez Loop
Cortez Loop
Promising and versatile debut EP from the Cortez Loop, the nom de plume of teenage musician Alex Gordon, who seems destined for the mainstream
A Lines
A Lines
"Charged, crisp and original" all girl punk on debut album from the A-Lines, which features members of Thee Headcoatees and was produced by Billy Childish
Happy Couple
Fools In Love
Peerfect summery pop from German duo and new Matinee label signings the Happy Couple
Loved Ones
Loved Ones
Energetic, but ordinary pop-punk on debut EP from new Jade Tree signing, the Loved Ones
Charlotte Hatherley
Bastardo
Second single from Ash guitarist Charlotte Hatherly's debut album 'Gray Will Fade', which while maintaining "the more obvious Ash sound still holds on to Charlottes own musical identity"