DIGITAL-ONLY Nina Simone: Protest Anthology Andy Stroud Inc. Jazz 829410178280 The first in a series of unreleased Nina Simone recordings, culled from the archives of former manager / husband Andy Stroud. Includes clips from some of her most political interviews, plus live versions of "Strange Fruit," "Mississippi Goddamn," "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black." » MySpace » One-Sheet

DIGITAL PRE-RELEASE Tobias Froberg: Turn Heads Cheap Lullaby Rock 884385410803 US ONLY: Third album from young Swedish singer-songwriter. Guest appearances from Peter Moren [Peter, Bjorn and John], Ane Brun, Kathryn Williams, Teitur. Gigwise described his 2006 debut as "a Swedish Simon and Garfunkel remixed by the Polyphonic Spree." » MySpace » Website

Various Artists: DJ Cameo Presents Bassline Vol 1 (Bonus Track) Gut Active Electronic 884385411503 UK ONLY: Forty bass-heavy tracks mixed by award-winning underground UK garage DJ Cameo, the host of BBC's Pirate Sessions. Includes tracks from Dizzee Rascal, T2, Addictive, Paleface, Dexplicit, TS7, TRC, Gemma Fox, and many more. » MySpace

DIGITAL ONLY Various Artists: Go Green: Songs for Earth Day, Volume 1 Selector Series Rock 884385708504 Just in time for Earth Day (April 22), an environmentally friendly [no packaging or maufacturing!] compilation featuring songs from Soweto Gospel Choir & Bono, Louis Armstrong, Lee Michaels, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, The Turtles, and more.

Gulzar Bhakar: Rab Diyan Likhiyan Saregama World Music 884385387105 Second album from UK Punjabi pop singer who mixes bhangra, salsa-inspired electronica, and funky dance club beats. Gulzar shot to stardom with his 2006 debut Rab To Mangia Karo, and the hit "Rabba Khair Kare," which was featured in the popular Bollywood comedy Hattrick. » One-Sheet

DIGITAL ONLY Various Artists: Pop Rock Argentino Pop Art Latin Music 884385301101 Collection of hits from some of the biggest Argentinean rock and pop acts of the past 10 years. Music from Los Cafres, Fidel, La Portuaria, Los Autenticos Decadentes, Kapanga, and others. » One-Sheet

Robert Lockwood & Boogie Bill Webb: The Blues Of Storyville Records Blues 884385312602 Live 1984 session from veteran bluesman [and stepson of Robert Johnson] Robert Lockwood Jr., packaged with a 1985 studio session from guitarist Boogie Bill Webb and Harmonica Slim. "Both are quite enjoyable, making this an easily recommended set of timeless music." [Allmusic] » One-Sheet

Jim Noir: Jim Noir Barsuk Records Pop 884385325602 NORTH AMERICA ONLY: Second release of psychedelic pop electronica from enigmatic Manchester singer-songwriter. His music has been featured in Grey's Anatomy and a series of Adidas ads. » RIYL: The Beach Boys, The Beta Band, The Bees, Badly Drawn Boy » MySpace » One-Sheet

DIGITAL PRE-RELEASE Teitur: The Singer Cheap Lullaby Rock 884385465001 US ONLY: Stateside release of third album from UK-based singer-songwriter from the Faroe Islands. Reached #5 on Danish album charts in Feb '08. His 2003 debut Poetry & Aeroplanes [Universal] led to tours with Aimee Mann and John Mayer, who called it "one of the best albums in the last five years" [Esquire]. He's co-written with Corinne Bailey Rae and appeared on Ane Brun's Duets album. » MySpace » One-Sheet

DJ Ravin: Buddha-Bar X George V Records Electronic 884385196004 WORLD x-EUROPE: Tenth installment in the Buddha-Bar compilation series, which has sold over six million chillout CDs since 1999. India-born, Paris-based DJ mixes lounge, electro, and acoustic flavors from The Real Tuesday Weld, Gaudi + Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Temple Of Sound feat. Natacha Atlas, and others. Includes digital-only bonus track "Dreamin M' Bodiene." » MySpace » One-Sheet

Living Legends: The Gathering Legendary Music Hip-Hop/Rap 884385339500 Seven-song EP from Oakland, CA hip-hop crew whose members have sold 200K+ albums, collectively. Previous studio album Classic [2005] reached #38 on Billboard's "Top Independent Albums" chart, #26 "Heatseekers." » MySpace » Website » One-Sheet

Jeff Healey: Mess Of Blues Ruf Records GmbH Blues 884385404208 Final album and first rock record in eight years from multi-platinum-selling Grammy-nominated Canadian blues guitarist who passed away March 2. Includes covers of "The Weight," "Jambalaya," "Shake Rattle and Roll." Canadian version due out 15 April on Stony Plain Recordings. » Label Website » One-Sheet

Lulu Rouge: Bless You Feat. Mikael Simpson Music For Dreams Electronic 884385465605 Debut single from downtempo Copenhagen duo. Vocals by well-known Danish musician Mikeal Simpson [Luksus]. Production from chart-topping artist Anders Trentemøller. Track has been featured on Buddha Bar X and Kenneth Bager's Luftkastellet 5 comp. Includes two exclusive remixes. » MySpace » One-Sheet

The Drift: Memory Drawings Temporary Residence Rock 884385262402 Sophomore album from San Francisico dub-jazz-rock ensemble led by Danny Grody [Tarentel] and Trevor Montgomery [Lazarus]. Their first full-length in over three years. "A free-jazz field day that provides the perfect soundtrack for the early morning." [XLR8R] » MySpace

DIGITAL-ONLY Heidi Montag: No More Heidi Montag Pop 884385428006 Second single from the star of popular MTV reality show The Hills, which draws over two million viewers per week. Previous single Higher sold over 3,500 downloads in its first week, reached #21 on iTunes' sales chart. Received coverage from Perez Hilton.com, TMZ.com, US Weekly, MTV.com, People.com, MySpace.com, VH1. » MySpace

The Plastic Constellations: We Appreciate You Frenchkiss Records Rock 884385210304 Long-awaited fourth album from Minneapolis rockers compared to Modest Mouse, Les Savy Fav, At the Drive-In. Pitchfork gave their last album, 2006's Crusades, a 7.8 review: "rarely do albums come this taut anymore...a consistent album, staggeringly so." » MySpace » Website

Bud Powell: In Copenhagen-Bud Powell Storyville Records Jazz 884385315207 1962 live recording from hugely influential be-bop pianist, recorded at Club Monmatre in Copenhagen. "This album features Powell close to his best, scatting and growling happily as he plays with his old, rediscovered fire." [Allaboutjazz] » One-Sheet

Aviv Geffen & The Mistakes: Live Helicon Records World Music 884385574109 Double-disc set of live performances from major Israeli rock star [Wiki] and Blackfield member [Wiki]. He's worked with Elbow, Belle and Sebastian. Includes the hits "Cloudy Now (Ahshav Meunan)," "Crying For You (Livkot Lecha)," "Moon Light (Or Ha'yarehach)." » Website » One-Sheet

DIGITAL-ONLY Laura Cantrell: Trains and Boats and Planes Diesel Only Country 884385219109 First new recordings in three years from "the sweetest country voice in New York." [Rolling Stone] Six new travel-themed covers of songs by Gordon Lightfoot, New Order, Merle Haggard, Bacharach / David, plus three previously released tracks. She's been praised by Bob Dylan and John Peel. » MySpace » Website » One-Sheet

Jordi Savall: Haendel: Water Music & Music for the Royal Fireworks Alia Vox Classical 884385465407 Reissue of 1993 recording of two of Handel's most famous pieces, Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks. Won the prestigious Diapason d’or and Choc du Monde de la Musique awards. First in Alia Vox's new "Heritage Series," which will reissue approx 70 albums from 1977-1996 by Savall and his celebrated ensemble. » Also Out Today: Henry Purcell: Fantasias for the Viols [1994]

The Dixie Bee-Liners: Ripe Pinecastle Records Country 884385200305 Second album from Virginia group, "the next big thing in bluegrass music." [Roots Music Report] Produced by Bil VornDick [Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss]. They've appeared on NPR, The Food Network, BBC Radio Scotland, Sirius, XM Radio. Bluegrass Now named their self-titled debut one of the "Best Of 2006." » Website

50 Cent, G-Unit & Whoo Kid: Return Of The Body Snatchers Thurd Wurld Entertainment Hip-hop/Rap 884385437800 First volume of the "This Is 50" mixtape series from mutli-platinum Queens, NY hip-hop group. Features new tracks, remixes, and freestyles from 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo, plus a skit by Samuel L. Jackson. » MySpace

DIGITAL-ONLY April March And Steve Hanft: Magic Monsters April March And Steve Hanft Rock 829410371384 Debut collab between retro-tinged French pop chanteuse April March and film director / musician Steve Hanft. Mixed by John McEntire [Tortoise, Stereolab]. March's music appeared in the Quentin Tarantino film Death Proof. Hanft has worked with Beck and directed videos for The Cure, Elliot Smith. » Video: Attention Cherie » MySpace

Pepi Ginsberg: Red Park the Van Rock 884385155506 Third album from Brooklyn-based avant-folk singer-songwriter. "Red should gracefully usher Ginsberg into a long, healthy indie-pop life." [Philadelphia City Paper] » MySpace » One-Sheet

Art Tatum: The Complete Jazz Chronicle Solo Session Storyville Records Jazz 884385313104 Two exciting solo sessions from the legendary jazz keyboardist. A 1949 studio session that has never been released in its entirety and an unreleased 1956 New York radio broadcast. » Also Out Today: Roy Haynes: My Shining Hour, Chris Potter: Chris Potter Quarter & Jazzpar Septet » One-Sheet

Edo Maajka: Balkansko A Naše Menart World Music 884385428204 Popular Bosnian rapper's fourth studio release. Edo Maajka has won 12 Davorin awards and 4 Porin awards in his home country. » MySpace » One-Sheet

Various Artists: Hi-Grade Ganja Anthems 2 Greensleeves Records Reggae 884385464400 Eighteen smokin' tunes like Mighty Diamonds' "Pass The Kutchie," Sugar Minott's "Herbsman Hustling," a 12" mix of Billy Boyo's "One Spliff A Day" [digital debut], and more from Sizzla, Vybz Kartel, Ward 21 and others. Follow up to Vol. 1 [2007]. » One-Sheet

Clipse: Re-Up Gang The Saga Continues Re-Up Gang Records Hip-hop/Rap 884385340506 Fourth mixtape from the Re-Up Gang, a collab between critically acclaimed Virginia hip-hop duo Clipse, Ab-Liva [Major Figgas] and Sandman. Clipse's last studio album Hell Hath No Fury [2006] reached #14 on The Billboard 200. » MySpace

Various Artists: Mr. Bongo Brazilian Beats Box Set - Part 1 Mr. Bongo Worldwide Limited World Music 884385421403 First half of an eight-CD box set celebrating the 15th anniversary of Mr. Bongo, an eclectic UK label that specializes in Brazilian music. A mix of Brazilian jazz, nu-jazz and house music from artists like Jorge Ben, Airto Moreira, and others. "A masterclass in the country's dance culture." [Daily Telegraph] » Coming 20 May: Part 2 » One-Sheet

The Tiger Lillies: Seven Deadly Sins Misery Guts Music Rock 884385647308 Long-running UK gypsy cabaret trio's score to their "devilishly dark" [Flavorpill] cabaret spectacle, currently playing at London's New Players Theatre. In 2002, they earned a Grammy nomination for The Gorey End, their collaboration the Kronos Quartet. They won two Olivier Awards the same year. » MySpace

Konqistador: Electriker New Found Frequency Metal 669910098882 New single from hard-edged Detroit-bred Australia-based industrial / electro metal duo. Melboune's Beat Magazine named their 2006 debut Courage Riot "Album of the Week," calling it "dirty, dark and distorted.” » RIYL: NIN, Praxis, Rammstein » Coming 29 April: Live at Switch Resurrection » MySpace » YouTube Channel » One-Sheet

Dizzee Rascal: Maths + English Definitive Jux Hip-Hop / Rap 884385662707 NORTH AMERICA ONLY: Stateside release of third LP from Mercury Prize-winning British MC. Reached #7 on UK pop charts last year. Includes four tracks not included on the original XL release. Features Lily Allen, the Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner, UGK's Bun B and the late Pimp C. Named one of Pitchfork's Top 50 Albums of 2007. » Pitchfork Review » MySpace

Various Artists : Kalyanji Anandji - The Bollywood Brothers - Best Of The EMI Years Saregama India Limited World Music 884385272609 Two-CD "best of" from one of Bollywood's most successful production teams, featuring '60s / '70s psychedelia, funky breakbeats, wah-wah guitars and Motown-style orchestration. They've been sampled by Dan The Automator, Danger Mouse, Madlib, Black Eyed Peas. Includes original versions of "Aye Naujawan Sab Kuchh Yahan" and "Yeh Mera Dil." » One-Sheet

DIGITAL-ONLY Various Artists: Best of Bollywood 2007 Saregama India Limited World Music 884385419400 The biggest Bollywood hits from 2007, including chart toppers from Himmesh Reshammiya, Udit Narayan, Mustafa Zahid, Amit Kumar, Kay Kay, and Rabbi Shergill.

Blue Sky Black Death : Late Night Cinema Babygrande Records Hip-Hop/Rap 884385355500 WORLD x-NORTH AMERICA: Instrumental album from San Francisco alt hip-hop production duo. Their first instrumental outing since the "breathtaking instrumental adventures" [URB] of 2006's A Heap of Broken Images [Mush]. » One-Sheet

Strategy: Music for Lamping Audio Dregs Electronic 884385205904 Collection of ambient abstract pop from Paul Dickow [Fontanelle, Nudge], a major player in Portland, OR's experimental electronic music community. Last album Future Rock [Kranky] was named one of 2007's best by The Wire, XLR8R, Stylus. » MySpace » Website » One-Sheet

BACK CATALOG Gurdas Maan: Vilayatan Moviebox Birmingham Ltd World Music 829410020060 2005 album from UK-based Punjabi singer /actor who is generally credited with popularizing bhangra on an international level. "Extremely enjoyable!" [Onlypunjab.com] » MySpace » Website

BACK CATALOG Jimmy Dawkins: Chicago Blues Nights Vol. 2 Storyville Records Jazz 884385312008 Two live sessions from celebrated Chicago blues guitarist / singer. A 1976 recording of Dawkins' combo at Ma Bea's legendary West Side night club and an undated live performance by Fred Below's Blues Combo at the Golden Slipper (features Dawkins on guitar, Eddie Taylor on guitar and vocals). » One-Sheet » Also available: Vol. 1

DIGITAL-ONLY Les Savy Fav: After the Balls Drop (Live NYE) Frenchkiss Records (Live Recordings) Rock 884385386603 Recording of Brooklyn art-punkers' raucous costumed New Years Eve performance at NYC's Bowery Ballroom. Their critically acclaimed 2007 album Let's Stay Friends reached #9 on Billboard's "Heatseekers" chart. Includes covers of Nirvana, The Misfits, CCR, The Pixies, Love. » MySpace

Global Noize: Global Noize Shanachie Electronic Debut album from all-star collective led by Grammy winner Jason Miles and turtable guru DJ Logic. Guests include Karl Denson, Michelle Ndegeocello, Herb Alpert, Vernon Reid [Living Color], Billy Martin [Medeski, Martin & Wood], John Popper [Blues Traveler], Bernie Worrell. A "freewheeling swirl of jazz, funk, electronica, world fusion, and blues...truly transcendent and spiritual." {Billboard] » MySpace

Various Artists: Wu Latino Presenta La Familia Wu Tang Latino, LLC Hip-hop/Rap 884385287801 Inaugural release from the Wu-Tang Clan's new Latin music imprint. A mix of Latin hip-hop, reggaeton and bachata from Rameses, Mangani, Boyz del Barrio [formerly Barrio Boyzz], Nueva Era and more. » MySpace » Website

Ransom: Street Cinema Babygrande Records Hip-Hop/Rap 884385355609 WORLD x-NORTH AMERICA: Second mixtape from Jersey City MC who began his career as a member of the A-Team with Joe Budden, prior to their much publicized falling out. Has appeared on wax with Lil' Wayne, Rick Ross, Juelz Santana, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Fabolous, and others. » MySpace » One-Sheet

Duke Robillard: A Swinging Session with Duke Robillard Stony Plain Records Blues 884385599607 NORTH AMERICA ONLY: Grammy-nominated and WC Handy award-winning Canadian blues guitarist covers jazz and swinging blues standards. BB King calls him “one of the great players.” The Houston Post has deemed him “one of God’s guitarists.” Also Out Today: A cover of Amy Winehouse's Rehab » Website

Chin Chin: Chin Chin Definitive Jux R&B/Soul Third album from Brooklyn pyschedelic funk combo whose eclectic mixture of jazz, funk, disco, and R&B have earned them comparisons to St Germain, Curtis Mayfield and '70s soundtracks. They've opened for Antibalas, Lily Allen, DJ Spinna, Sufjan Stevens and toured as El-P's live backing band. » MySpace » Website

BACK CATALOG Hüsker Dü: Zen Arcade SST Records Rock Digital debut of legendary Minneapolis punk band's entire SST catalog. Includes Land Speed Record [1982], Metal Circus EP[1983], New Day Rising [1985], Flip Your Wig [1985], the Eight Miles High and Makes No Sense At All singles, and Zen Arcade [1984], their landmark double album. Ranked #33 on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s" and #4 on SPIN's list of "Top 100 Alternative Music Albums." » Wikipedia

Various Artists: ¡Ayombe! The Heart of Colombia’s Música Vallenata Smithsonian Folkways World Music Fifteen-track compilation exemplifying the various musical forms of música vallenata [“music of the valley”], one of Colombia’s most beloved and popular musical styles. Features songs from each of the four forms: the puya, merengue, son and paseo. » Press Release

BACK CATALOG Amrinder Gill: Dildarian Kamlee Records Ltd (Uk) World Music 829410028967 2005 album from one of the most recognizable voices in Punjabi pop music. Produced by renowned UK-based bhangra producer Sukshinder Shinda [Wki]. Sold over a million copies worldwide. Includes the smash hits "Daru,” “Sohni Kuri,” and "Dildarian." » Video: Dildarian » MySpace » Website

Finley The Fire Engine: Finley And Friends' First Album Gut Recordings Children's Music UK ONLY: First release from the animated cast of the hugely popular BBC kids program. More info TBA » Website

Various Artists: Ragga Ragga Ragga 2008 Greensleeves Reggae 884385470708 More massive dancehall hits from the acclaimed Ragga Ragga Ragga series. Includes Mavado's "On The Rock," and "Gully Side" [digital exclusive], Demarco's "Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten," Mykal Roze's "Shoot Out," Charlie Blacks' "Buddy Buddy," Busy Signal's "Jail," and much more. » One-Sheet

Tea Leaf Green: Seeds Surfdog Rock 884385427900 Box set reissue of popular San Francisco jam band's first three albums: Tea Leaf Green, Midnight on the Reservoir, and Living In Between. They've shared stages with Dave Matthews Band, Trey Anastasio, Gov’t Mule. » MySpace » One-Sheet

Darkthrone: The Frostland Tapes Peaceville Metal Three-disc box set of unreleased early demos, live recordings, and other rarities from the "true pioneers of the extreme underground scene" [Metal Hammer]. Includes the original version of the Goatlord rehearsal tape. New album Dark Thrones And Black Flags is due out in August. » MySpace