Carsick Cars - Carsick Cars (2007)

Carsick Cars are a Chinese shoegaze/indie rock 3 piece. They have a new record due out soon, this is their last effort, it's pretty impressive.

RYM - 3.7/5

Wu Tang Clan - Chamber Music (2009)

New Wu- Tang Clan.

RYM - 3.32/5

Jamie T - Sticks 'N' Stones (2009)

Another newly released little EP for you.

RYM - 4/5

Spoon - Got Nuffin (2009)

This little 4 song EP has just dropped, check it out.

RYM - 3.07/5

Mew - No More Stories (2009)

This is the new EP from great Dutch indie popsters Mew, they have a new album due out shortly so this should give a good indication of what it will sound like.

RYM - 3.86/5

Michael Jackson - King Of Pop (2008)

Not matter what happened off the park I reckon we can all agree that the dude had skills.

A selection of his best work... carry on dancing!

Killswitch Engage - Killswitch Engage (2009)

The brand new Killswitch Engage record, this is gonna be as hard as fuck!

RYM - 3.12/5

Bloc Party - One More Chance (2009)

The new Bloc Party single.

Future of the Left - Travels With Myself and Another (2009)

Future of the Left are the reincarnation of indie super group McLusky. This is their new record.

RYM - 3.6/5

Portugal. The Man - The Satanic Satanist (2009)

The new Portugal. The Man record, the tit on the art work is disturbing.

RYM - 3.24/5

Against Me! – The Original Cowboy (2009)

The newest release from punk rockers Against Me!

RYM - 4.5/5

Mark Kozelek - Finally (2008)

Some beautiful music from Sun Kil Moon/Red House Painters main man Mark Kozelek here, this album was released in late 08, this is a collection of covers... as most of Kozelek's solo work seems to be. Fans of his will already know these tracks inside out but if you are just discovering his work then this is a good place to start.

RYM - 3.45/5

Beirut - Live at the Music Hall of Williamsburg (2009)

The brand new live record from Brooklyn based indie, folk, popster Beirut.
It features 11 live cuts including some of his best tracks.

RYM - 4.19/5

Múm - Sing Along to Songs You Don’t Know (2009)

Here is some brand new indie/electronic/ambient/very pretty music for you.

RYM - 2.48/5

The Fiery Furnaces - I'm Going Away (2009)

The new album from Illinois based indie art popsters Fiery Furnaces is here just for you.

RYM - 2.97/5

The Temper Trap - Conditions (2009)

I didn't think I'd be able to get online but wow, here I am. Here is the brand new debut album from Aussie indie rockers The Temper Trap. These guys were along with Passion Pit the most hyped band to come out of this years SXSW festival. This album could be massive.

RYM - 2/5

So... I'm heading north to the tropics to drink tasty bevies from a coconut and hang out with the local pygmy's, check back about this time next week for some new posts.

Be good.

The Gossip - Music For Men (2009)

The long awaited new album from Portlands own The Gossip is finally here, from what I've heard so far Beth Ditto is again in fine voice in this record.

RYM- 2.09/5

Street Sweeper Social Club - Street Sweeper Social Club (2009)

So yeah, this is the collaboration between Tom Morello from Rage Against The Machine and Boots Riley from The Coup. This has the potential to be the biggest pile of shit released all year... I haven't heard it yet, so we will find out together.

RYM - 2.82/5

Jamie T - Panic Prevention (2007)

A british indie hip hop release from a couple of years ago, this guy sounds similar to The Streets & Scroobius Pip and just like their music you will either love this album or loathe it.

The Drones - Wait Long by the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By (2005)

Amazing Australian rock record from a few years back. Sets the scene for the next couple of albums, contains "Shark Fin Blues", which for me at least is their crowning achievement. Acclaimed overseas they still have yet to find the recognition they deserve in their homeland.

RYM - 3.75/5

Hilltop Hoods - State Of The Art (2009)

The high quality new releases are coming thick and fast at the moment and this is no exception. The new album by Adelaide's own Hilltop Hoods just for you. See if they can make it three great records on the trot.

RYM - 3/5

Busdriver - Jhelli Beam (2009)

Some great new hip hop here from LA based rap gun Busdriver.

RYM - 3.11/5

Alexisonfire – Old Crows / Young Cardinals (2009)

The brand new Alexisonfire record.

RYM - 3.14/5

The Gaslight Anthem - Señor and the Queen (2008)

Amazing little EP from of my new favourite bands, these guys are shit hot.

RYM - 3.91/5

The Postal Service - Give Up (2003)

A great album of electronic indie pop from a few years back, features Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie fame on vocals. The is a beautiful and easy listen.

RYM - 3.71/5

The Dear Hunter – Act III: Life and Death [2009]

The brand new and third overall studio release from Boston's own Dear Hunter. This promises to be a cool mix of indie, prog and hardcore. Check it out.

RYM - 3.97/5

Dinosaur Jr - Farm (2009)

This is the tenth studio album from highly influential indie/alt rock band Dinosaur Jr.

LINK REMOVED!

RYM - 3.67/5

Mos Def - The Ecstatic (2009)

The brand new album from hip hop phenom Mos Def.

RYM - 3.64/5

The Mars Volta - Octahedron (2009)

The brand new Mars Volta record, this is destined to be one of 2009's biggest records.

RYM - 2.69/5

Sunn O))) - Monoliths & Dimensions (2009)

Brand new album from these amazing doom rockers.

RYM - 3.59/5

Alexisonfire – No Rest (2009)

The brand new Alexisonfire single... just for you.

RYM - 3.76/5

Arctic Monkeys – At The Apollo (2009)

A cracking live set by one the worlds hippest bands.

RYM - 3.98/5

Gyroscope - Are You Involved? (2005)

This is the second and in my opinion, best, album by Perth based quartet Gyroscope..

RYM - 3.57/5

French Teen Idol - El siete es la luz (2009)

This is the brand new post rock/ambient album from young Italian solo artist Andrea Di Carlo.
For fans of Sigur Rós, M83 & God Is An Astronaut.

RYM - 3.5/5

Moving Mountains - Pneuma (2007)

Phenomenal post rock/emo album from a couple of years back, this is super cool and I recommend that you listen to it now!

RYM - 3.58/5

Anathallo - Floating World (2006)

At it's very best this album is reminiscent of Sufjans masterpiece "Illinoise"... it just struggles to be consistant.

RYM - 3.56/5

Karnivool - Sound Awake (2009)

The brand new record from Aussie prog rockers Karnivool.

RYM - 5/5

Triple j's Hottest 100 Of All Time!

So, in the name of self indulgence, here are the 10 tracks that I voted for in the JJJ Hottest 100 of all time (in no order)...

TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me
Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill
Explosions in the Sky - The Birth And Death Of The Day
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
Wheat - Don't I Hold You?
Arcade Fire - Keep The Car Running
At the Drive-In - Arc Arsenal
Pearl Jam - Given To Fly
Sage Francis - Broken Wings
LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends

A reminder to you that if you wanna vote, you have until Sunday June 28th to do so, you can do it by clicking here.

If you do vote I'd love to hear about it so paste your votes in the comments section below.