Hotly topped by the BBC and Elbow, Bedfordshire's The October Game are eminently thoughtful in their approach to expansive indie-rock.

Strikingly innovative, intensely private, surreally beautiful.

Swedish indie-pop enigma jj broke out last year, gaining notoriety with their cannabis-emblazoned full-length debut, jj n° 2.  With their follow-up, jj n° 3, they won't be so lucky.

After exploring individual solo projects, the Brewis Brothers bring back the Field Music moniker with Measure, a courageous synthesis into the creation of the double album.

While Jason Ward's prolific songwriting output is remarkable, his most recent album is anything but.

The Cave Singers continue with their brand of lo-fi indie-folk on their sophomore release. 

The Raconteurs man releases his first solo record in four years.

Seattle based musician Jesy Fortino has created an intense yet beautiful album in Life On Earth.

Four south-London teenagers make their debut: sublimely sparse nocturnal pop flavoured by contemporary R&B.

On their second official album, The Declining Winter (featuring Richard Adams of Hood) reminds everyone how pretty winter is to look at.  What do you mean, how does it sound?