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Robin Guthrie: 3 : 19 - CD
Downbeat, but atmospheric and individual-in-tone-instrumental soundtrack for Spanish cult film '3 :19' from former Cocteau Twins guitarist, Robin Guthrie
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Mark E. Smith and Ed Blaney: Smith and Blaney - CD
Raw and unpolished, but appealing and also valiant joint album between the Fall's Mark E. Smith and that band's former manager and one-time guitarist Ed Blaney
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Anni Rossi: Afton - CD
Dynamic, frequently surprising debut mini album from the Chicago-based Anni Rossi, who stands out in the current pack of young singer-songwriters
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Cure: 4.13 Dream - CD
Excellent first album in four years from the Cure, but which has to grow on its listener before being fully appreciated
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Kieran Hebden And Steve Reid: NYC - CD
Chaotic, but compelling and rewarding third and allegedly final collaboration between electronic artist Kieran Hebden and American percussionist and jazz veteran Steve Reid
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Johann Johannson: Fordlandia - CD
Majestic instrumental album from Icelandic composer Johann Johannson, which despite its weighty subject matter of Henry Ford's ill-fated attempt to colonise part of the Amazon basin to cultivate rubber, proves both haunting and compelling
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Foreigner: No End in Sight : The Very Best of Foreigner - CD
Overblown and meaningless, but entertaining double compilation CD from the heroically uncool Foreigner
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V/A: Dreams Come True-Classic First Wave Electro 1982-1987 - CD
Classy collection of botgh well-known and more obscure 80's electronica, compiled together by music journalist and author of 'England's Dreaming' Jon Savage
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Jackie O Motherf**ker: The Blood of Life - CD
Effective combination of new material and reworkings of old songs recorded live in Amsterdam by Portland-based oddball and maverick post rockers Jackie O Motherf**ker
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Grampall Jookbox: Ropechain - CD
Schizoid combination of hiphop æsthetics and country blues on appealing second album from Grampall Jookabox, the project of Indianapolis native and musician David Adamson
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Bonnie 'Prince 'Billy: Is It the Sea ? - CD
Captivating melding of Appalachian country and Caledonian folk on new live album from the ever prolific Will Oldham, who for this album is playing under the mantle of his alter ego, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy
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Eugene McGuinness: Eugene McGuinness - CD
Introverted, but compelling lo-fi folk pop on first full-length album from Irish singer-songwriter, Eugene McGuinness
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Boat People: Chandeliers - CD
Beautifully melodic and uplifting indie pop on inspiring second album from Australian act, the Boat People
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Spinto Band: Moonwink - CD
Catchy second album from acclaimed American indie pop group the Spinto Band, which lives up to the expectations generated by their first album
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Tenebrous Liar: Tenebrous Liar's Last Stand - CD
Discordant and grinding second album from Tenebrous Liar, the project of music photographer Steve Gullick, which while cacophinic and often grim in sound, proves not totally without worth
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Ani DiFranco: Red Letter Year - CD
Stunning new album from feminist and folk artist Ani DiFranco, which after the bleakness of her last album 'Reprieve' finds her moving in a warmer, richer and more optimistic direction
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Reg Meuross: Dragonfly - CD
Excellent fourth album from Somerset-based singer-songwriter Reg Meuross, who combines beautiful-sounding melodies with a strong talent for storytelling
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Essie Jain: The Inbetween - CD
Confident and optimistic-sounding second album from gorgeous-voiced New York-based singer-songwriter Essie Jain, which has been re-released in an European edition with two extra tracks
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Gregory and the Hawk: Moenie and Kitchi - CD
Alluring and unique folk rock on new album from Gregory and the Hawk, the project of New York-based singer songwriter Meredith Godreau
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Society of Imaginary Friends: The Moors - CDS
Atmospheric and hypnotic soundscapes on new EP from the cinematic and folk-tinged Society of Imaginary Friends
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Milky Wimpshake: One Good Use for My Heart - 7"
Enjoyable combination of clever lyrics and catchy punk rock on first album in three years from Newcastle trio, Milky Wimpshake
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F**ked Up: The Chemistry of Common Life - CD
Fuse-blowing speed metal punk on powerful second album from abrasive Canadian hardcore group, F**ked Up
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Asobi Seksu: Me and Mary - CDS
Stunning, more pop-based new single, the first from their forthcoming third album, from New York/Japanese shoegazing act, Asobi Seksu
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Fightstar: The English Way - CDS
Highly impressive new single involving a choir from Fightstar, the first from an as-yet-untitled new album which is due out next year
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Hayman, Watkins, Trout and Lee: Fine Young Cannibals/That's Why She Left Me - 7"
Appealing indie pop on new single from Hayman, Watkins, Trout and Lee, the side project of ex-Hefner vocalist Darren Hayman and Dave Tattersall, the frontman with the Wave Pictures
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Ray: Cut - CDS
Understated, but endearing new download only single from South London-based indie guitar band, Ray
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Ste McCabe: Hate Mail - CD
Fine gay electro pop on debut album from Manchester-based singer-songwriter Ste McCabe, who draws comparisons with all girl Welsh trio Helen Love
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Attic Lights: Friday Night Lights - CD
Uplifting indie pop on confident-sounding debut album from harmonic Scottish band, Attic Lights
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Last Shadow Puppets: My Mistakes Were Made For You - CDS
Melancholic, but dull and forgettable third single from the Last Shadow Puppets' much acclaimed and hyped debut album
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Frank Turner: Long Live the Queen - CDS
Infectious new charity single from Frank Turner, which about the death of a close friend from breast cancer is both upbeat and life-affirming
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Department S: My Coo Ca Choo - 7"
Somewhat needless and unnecessary remixes of cover of the old Alvin Stardust song from early 80's band Department S, who have reformed after over 25 years apart
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Enter Shikari: We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Leave - 7"
Inventive stand-alone vinyl only single from ever original and enthusiastic metal act, Enter Shikari
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