Melvins: Nude With Boots Ipecac Recordings Rock 884385140823 Twenty-third album [approximately] from hugely influential experimental sludge metal / grunge combo. Second album featuring members of Big Business. Previous album A Senile Animal [2006] sold 18K+, reached #30 on Billboard's "Heatseekers," received 5/5 in Alternative Press, 9/10 in Revolver. » MySpace » Website » One-Sheet

Various Artists: The Birmingham Sound; The Soul of Neal Nemphill Vol. 2 The Rabbit Factory R&B 884385489625 Second collection of vintage '60s and '70s soul obscurities recorded at Neal Hemphill's Birmingham, AL studio. Includes rare gems by Ralph 'Soul' Jackson, Frederick Knight [an unreleased demo of his Stax hit "I've Been Lonely for So Long"], and many others. Vol.1 received praise from Pitchfork, Chicago Reader, Birmingham Weekly. » MySpace

Peter Soave & Rucner String Quartet: Undertango2: Astor Piazzolla etc. Rocco&Partner Latin Music 884385635220 Italian accordion and bandoneon virtuso Peter Soave ["an absolutely splendid soloist," New York Times] and a Zagreb-based chamber orchestra perform landmark compositions by world-renowned Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla. "An explosively passionate reading of Piazzolla's tango." [Detroit Free Press] Soave previously spent four years performing with The Three Tenors. » One-Sheet

Various Artists: Dilip Kumar - The Stars Of Bollywood - Vol. 5 Saregama World Music 884385047528 Legendary playback singers Mohd. Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and others perform twelve of the most famous songs by legendary and successful Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar. » One-Sheet

Curtis Salgado: Clean Getaway Shanachie Blues 884385673826 Seventh studio album from Portland, OR-based R&B singer / harmonica player who inspired John Belushi's character in The Blues Brothers. RIYL: Delbert McClinton » One-Sheet

Jimmy James: Famous Made Records Electronic 884385421823 Nine club-friendly remixes of a track from the NYC house producer's 2006 album Jamestown. Includes two mixes from the Grammy-winning Klubjumpers [Mariah Carey, Nelly Furtado, Britney Spears] and two remixes of the single Fashionista, which Billboard called "So damn clever." » MySpace » One-Sheet

Colonia: Pod Sretnom Zvijezdom Menart Records Electronic 884385516321 Ninth album from Croatia’s all-time best-selling dance group. The title track is the theme song for Big Brother Croatia 2008. All of their previous releases have gone gold or platinum. » MySpace » One-Sheet

REISSUE Eths: Teratologie Season Of Mist Metal 884385590826 Reissue of second album from French gothic metalcore combo. Originally issued in 2007. Produced by veteran metal master Georges Marino [Metallica, Sepultura, AC/DC]. » MySpace » One-Sheet

Michael 5000 Watts: Classic Flows Vol. 2 Swishahouse Hip-Hop/Rap 884385105327 Chopped and screwed versions of classic Swishahouse mixtape tracks, compiled by Houston DJ / radio host / label owner. Features verses from Slim Thug, Archie Lee, Big Pic, Lil Ron, and many others. » MySpace

The Diplomats Of Solid Sound, The Diplomettes: The Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes Pravda Records R&B 884385687526 Firth album from instrumental Iowa-based funk band who have backed soul legend Andre Williams. Features powerhouse vocals from a female trio dubbed The Diplomettes. Produced by talented UK artist / producer Lack of Afro. » RIYL: Booker T & The MGs, The Meters, Daptone » MySpace » One-Sheet

Duke Ellington: The Duke Box Storyville Records Jazz 884385389529 Eight-disc collection of the legendary bandleader's live and broadcast studio performances from 1940-49, most of them previously unavailable, aside from privately produced platters and radio transcription discs. Personnel includes Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, Lawrence Brown, and many others.  » One-Sheet

Hell Razah & Shabazz are…T.H.U.G. Angels: Welcome To Red Hook Houses Babygrande Hip-Hop/Rap 884385420321 EUROPE ONLY: Collaboration between former Sunz Of Man MCs Hell Razah and Shabazz the Disciple. Features production from Ayatollah [Ghostface, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch]. Also Out Today: NYOIL: Hood Treason (Deluxe Version) » More Info » MySpace

Various Artists: Chill N' Movies Music Brokers Electronic 884385100223 Cool laid-back electro-jazz treatments of classic movie themes like Mission Impossible, James Bond, The Godfather, Chariots of Fire, and others. » One-Sheet

Bruno Weil & Capella Coloniensis: Mozart: Demofoonte - Fragments Of An Opera Arts Music Classical 884385594022 Celebrated German orchestra performs six arias of Mozart's never-completed Demofoonte opera, inspired by the opera seria libretto by Italian writer Metastasio. Originally broadcast on WDR Cologne. » More info

Various Artists: Best Romanian Pop Dance Hits 2007-2008 Cat Music World Music 884385516420 DIGITAL ONLY Romanian pop and dance music from DJ Project [winner of "Best Romanian Act” at the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards], 3-year-old singer Cleopatra Straten [reached #1 on Romanian charts, making her the youngest artist to chart, according to the Guinness Book of World Records], Miss Platnum, Celia, Voltaj, Dream City, and more. » One-Sheet

Jazzy B: Rambo Moviebox Birmingham Ltd. World Music 884385678821 Thirteenth album from UK-based bhangra star. Produced by Sukshinder Shinda. His 2004 album Romeo sold a million copies worldwide. » MySpace

DeLeon: DeLeon JDub Rock 884385142025 Debut album from Brooklyn-based Sephardic folk-rock band that has shared stages with Ozomatli, Dengue Fever. Lyrics in English, Hebrew, and Spanish. Features guest contributions from Tim Fite and Golem's Alicia Jo Rabins. » MySpace

Various Artists: The Underground - Delhi (The Best Of What's Next) Saregama World Music 884385655624 Diverse collection of the hippest underground music in Dehli, India. Includes everything from rock to electronica to hip-hop to folk to R&B. » MySpace » One Sheet

Various Artists: Mr. Bongo DJ Series: Greymatter Mr. Bongo World Music First in a new series of mix compilations from members of the Mr. Bongo Soundsystem. Greymatter hosts the Mr. Bongo radio show on Samurai FM and has DJ'd alongside Gilles Peterson, Orbital, 4Hero, Howie B. » MySpace

Various Artists: Juhi Chawla - The Stars Of Bollywood - Vol. 2 Saregama World Music 884385047221 Legendary playback singers Asha Bhosle, Amit Kumar, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, and others perform twelve of the most famous songs by one of India's most popular current stars. » One-Sheet

Tikaro, J. Louis, Ferran & Clarence: Shine On Me Gut Recordings Electronic 884385020422 UK ONLY: Spanish electro-house single from resident DJs at Barcelona's Matinee Club. Reached #9 on Music Week's "Commercial Club" chart. Received radio support from BBC Radio 1's "Floor Fillers," Kiss Network. » MySpace

Hucknall: Farther Up The Road Simplyred.com Ltd. Pop 884385539320 Second single from Simply Red vocalist Mick Hucknall's debut solo album, a tribute to Bobby "Blue" Bland. » Video: Behind-the-scenes studio footage » MySpace

Sonu Niigaam, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra: Rafi Resurrected - A Tribute To Mohd. Rafi Saregama World Music 884385655228 Popular Indian playback / pop singer and the City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra pay tribute to one of Bollywood's most popular stars from the 1950s to the 1970s. Niigaam has won several MTV Immies, a National Film Award, and multiple Filmfare and Zee Cine awards. » One-Sheet

Dr. Dog: Fate Park The Van Rock 884385419820 Highly anticipated third studio album from Philadelphia psych-pop band. They've toured with My Morning Jacket, The Raconteurs, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Their acclaimed 2007 album We All Belong scanned 25K+ copies [36% digital] and reached #30 on Billboard's "Heatseekers." » MySpace » Artist Website » Label Website

Hell Rell: Black Mask Black Gloves Babygrande Hip-hop/Rap 884385577827 EUROPE ONLY: Second solo album from Bronx-born rapper and member of multi-platinum group The Diplomats. His 2007 debut For The Hell Of It scanned 60K and reached #55 on the Billboard 200, #5 "Top Independent Albums," #10 "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums." » Also Out Today: Jedi Mind Tricks Presents…Doap Nixon Sour Diesel » MySpace

Hammerfall: Masterpieces Nuclear Blast Metal 884385417420 WORLD MINUS EUROPE: Compilation of metal hits covered by Swedish power metal combo. Includes songs by Twisted Sister, Accept, Judas Priest, Europe, and Kiss, plus three unreleased bonus tracks. Previous studio album Threshold [2006] reached #1 on Swedish album charts, #15 in Germany, and #61 on Billboard's European Top 100. » MySpace

The Rumble Strips: Girls And Weather Gigantic Music Rock 884385574420 NORTH AMERICA ONLY: Stateside release of 2007 debut album from London band. They've toured with Dirty Pretty Things, The Young Knives, The Zutons, and headlined NME's New Band Tour in 2007. Includes "Alarm Clock" [#41 UK single], "Motorcycle" [#46], "Girls And Boys In Love" [#64]. "An album for adults who want an excuse to behave like kids again." [Allmusic] RIYL: Franz Ferdinand, The Shins » MySpace » One-Sheet

Lackthereof: Your Anchor Barsuk Rock 884385139629 WORLD MINUS EUROPE: Ninth release from lo-fi / electronic / singer-songwriter side project of Menomena drummer Danny Seim. Cokemachineglow called his previous release My Haunted [2008] "a marvelous, ingratiating little album." » MySpace » More Info

Sebastian Bach: Angel Down DR2 Records Rock 884385499129 UK ONLY: First solo album in eight years from former Skid Row singer. Includes guest vocals from Axl Rose on three tracks. Reached #1 on Billboard's "Heatseekers." "Music that sounds more fun and vital than he made when he was at the top of the charts." [Allmusic] » MySpace » Website » One-Sheet

Pas/Cal: I Was Raised on Matthew, Mark, Luke & Laura Le Grand Magistery Rock 884385398729 Full-length debut from Detroit indie-pop combo. Their "elegant '60s-via-E6-inflected pop" [Stereogum] has been featured in Sprint and Saturn ads, and TV program Malcolm In The Middle. » Also Out Today: Idle Tigers: The Spirit Salon » MySpace » Website » Pitchfork Forkcast

DJ Fakts One: Long Range Greenstreets Hip-hop/Rap 884385438821 Debut solo album from Boston DJ / producer and member of The Perceptionists [with Mr. Lif, Akrobatik]. He's crafted beats for MF Grimm, C-Rayz Walz, Tajai. Features guest appearances from Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, Little Brother, Army of the Pharoahs, Boot Camp Clik, Planet Asia, Souls of Mischief. » More Info: Plug One Mag

Tea Leaf Green: Raise Up The Tent Surfdog Rock 884385402129 Fifth studio album from popular San Francisco jam band that has shared stages with Dave Matthews Band, Trey Anastasio, Bob Weir. Previous album Taught To Be Proud [2005] scanned 13K copies. » MySpace » Website » Press Release

Enuff Z Nuff: Favorites Stoney Records Rock 884385496623 Greatest hits from Illinois glam metal band, issued in 2004. Includes late '80s MTV hits "New Thing" [#35 on Billboard's "Mainstream Rock Tracks"] and "Fly High Michelle" [#27]. "An exceptional introduction to one of the more overlooked '80s era rock bands." [Allmusic] Also Out Today: Back-catalog titles ?, 10, Welcome To Blue Island, Paraphernalia » MySpace

Prints: Just Thoughts Temporary Residence Ltd. Rock 884385397425 Four-song EP from Los Angeles duo of multi-instrumentalist Kenseth Thibideau [Pinback, Sleeping People, Tarentel] and vocalist Zac Nelson. » RIYL: Destroyer » Also Out Today: The Loved: Everything, Anything, Nothing (Deluxe Reissue) » MySpace

Made In London Featuring Abigail Bailey: Read My Lips Gut Recordings Electronic 884385661922 Uptempo vocal house single from UK DJs Alistair Albrecht and Wayne O'Connell. Included on the 2007 compilation London vs Ibiza [Pacha]. Albrecht holds a residency at Pacha's London venue. » Also Out Today: Dino Lenny: Coca Loca » MySpace

Brett Anderson: Wilderness B A Songs Rock 884385676629 Second solo album from former lead singer of UK combo Suede, whose 1993 debut reached #1 on UK charts, won the Mercury Prize, and became the fastest-selling debut in UK history. His eponymous 2007 solo debut reached reached #54 on UK charts. » MySpace

Various Artists: Universal Sound Of Buddha Bar, Vol. 2 George V Records Electronic 884385171728 Second "best of" collection from the popular Buddha-Bar compilation series of chill-out / lounge music, which has sold over six million CDs since 1999. » Website

Various Artists: Indian Invasion Comedy Next Round Entertainment Spoken Word 884385505424 Collection of standup routines from Indian-American comics. Vijai Nathan has been featured on PBS, Oxygen, and BBC networks. The Los Angeles Times calls Mark Saldana "the best Indian...if not Asian comic in the country." Rajiv Satyal has opened for David Chappelle. » Website » One-Sheet

DIGITAL-ONLY The Pineapple Thief: Shoot First K-Scope Rock 884385676421 Four-song EP from Somerset, UK progressive rock quartet led by singer / songwriter Bruce Soord. They've sold 25K+ records since 1999. The Toronto Star called their last album Tightly Unwound "an impressive balancing act between technique and pure song craft.” » Stream Music: Label website » RIYL: Porcupine Tree » Also Out Today: Anathema: Unchained (Tales Of The Unexpected) / Flying » MySpace » Website

Takka Takka: Migrations Ernest Jenning Record Co. Rock 884385199623 Second album from Brooklyn indie popsters whose 2007 debut received raves from Rolling Stone, SPIN, Allmusic. Features appearances from members of The National, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. "Migration isn't just a migration. It's Takka Takka post metamorphosis. Nice one, Takkas." [Stereogum] » MySpace » Website » Pitchfork article

Cephas and Wiggins: African American Legacy Series Vol 3: Richmond Blues Smithsonian Folkways Blues New release from WC Handy Award-winning duo of “Bowling Green” John Cephas [guitar] and Phil Wiggins [harmonica], leading exponents of traditional Piedmont blues. Their 2003 album Somebody Told The Truth reached #6 on Billboard's "Top Blues Albums." » Website

Her Space Holiday: Sleepy Tigers Mush Rock 884385634421 NORTH AMERICA ONLY: Lead single from XOXO, Panda And The New Kid Revival, the eighth studio album from California indietronic artist Marc Bianchi. Includes three tracks not on the album. He's toured with Bright Eyes, The Faint, Pinback, and remixed songs by REM, The Faint, Xiu Xiu. » RIYL: Galaxie 500, Magnetic Fields » MySpace

LoungeClash: Dread Time Story Acrobat Music Electronic 884385441920 Collaboration between London-based artists Neil Sparkes [Transglobal Underground] and Sam Dodson [Loop Guru]. A blend of classic exotica [a la Martin Denny, Les Baxter] and '70s dub / roots reggae. Performing at Roskilde, Glastonbury, WOMAD 2008. » MySpace

Amy Ray: Didn't It Feel Kinder Daemon Folk Third solo studio album from half of alt-folk duo Indigo Girls. Her punk-tinged solo debut Stag [2001] reached #35 on Billboard's "Top Independent Albums." Allmusic wrote that her last album Prom [2005] "hit all the right notes, blending crushing guitars and surging drums with enough melodic picking and strumming to satisfy both 'folkies' and 'rockers.'" » MySpace » Website » Label Website

Various Artists: Meena Kumari - The Stars Of Bollywood - Vol. 4 Saregama World Music 884385047429 Legendary playback singers Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Mohd. Rafi, and others perform twelve of the most famous songs by four-time Filmfare Award-winning Indian actress. » One-Sheet

Various Artists: Little Buddha by Sam Popat George V Records Electronic 884385748524 Fourteen energetic electro and tribal club tracks selected by Sam Popat, the resident DJ at Buddha Bar Paris since its inception. Issued by George V Records, the label that has sold over six million Buddha-Bar compilations of chillout / lounge music since 1999. » Label website » One-Sheet

REISSUE Stray Cats: The Very Best Of Stray Cats: Rumble In Brixton Surfdog Records Rock Double-disc package documenting a 2004 live performance from Brian Setzer's influential rockabilly band. "Most of these concert renditions are hotter and hence arguably better than the previously recorded counterparts, and the Cats' manic enthusiasm bursts out of the speakers." [Allmusic] » Website

Dave Stewart: Songbook Vol. 1 Surfdog Rock Re-recordings of the former Eurythmics guitarist / songwriter's most celebrated works, backed by a 30-piece orchestra. Includes Eurythmics hits "Sweet Dreams," "Here Comes The Rain Again," plus songs he's co-written with or recorded for No Doubt, Mick Jagger, Bono, Tom Petty, Jon Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Al Green, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Jimmy Cliff. » MySpace » Website » One-Sheet

That Handsome Devil: A City Dressed In Dynamite Modern Savage Recordings Rock 884385727420 Debut album from Boston / Brooklyn combo described as "Outkast meeting Tom Waits and Prince in a neighborhood dive after a few too many shots of 100 proof whiskey." [Amplifier] Previous single "Elephant Bones" was a bonus track on the Guitar Hero II video game; it sold over 20K downloads. » MySpace

Various Artists: The Underground - Kolkata (The Best Of What's Next) Saregama World Music 884385655426 Diverse collection of the hippest underground music in Kolkata, India. Includes everything from classic rock to blues to Afro-Cuban / Latin music. » MySpace » One-Sheet