Fall 2013 New Music Preview

With the summer winding down ever so slowly, I thought it would be a good idea to check out some of the new albums that will be making its way onto store shelves and online very soon. This fall's crop of albums include a bevy of indie acts looking to stake their claim on the scene and move their way up the pedestal with their new material. Here is a list of some upcoming fall releases you'll want to pay attention to:

Grouplove - Spreading Rumours (September 17th)

Los Angeles, CA's own Grouplove are back with their sophomore release titled Spreading Rumours. The band have been blowing up with the first single off the album, "Ways to Go" impacting alternative radio as we speak, and the band are getting ready to embark on a unique tour that will have the band playing 2 shows in several cities, with one being acoustic and one being a full set with instruments. This release should be a huge step forward for the group and cement their place in the alternative music scene.

MGMT - MGMT (September 17th)

Psychedelic rockers MGMT make their long awaited return with their third self-titled release. The band's last album, 2010's Congratulations was underwhelming at best, and didn't exactly excite listeners who adored the band with their genre-defying debut, 2007's Oracular Spectacular. This release gets the band back to their roots explored on their first one, with dreamy, hypnotic psychedelic influences hearkening the band back to their beginnings, and hopefully this one gets the band back to basics and on the right musical track.

Kings of Leon - Mechanical Bull (September 24th)

Kings of Leon make their long awaited return this fall with Mechanical Bull. The follow up to 2010's Come Around Sundown sees the band continuing to bring their old blend of Southern rock inspired influences brought upon a grandiose scale, and have a strong musical self-esteem to go along with it that gives the band some clout and name recognition from fans and music critics alike who appreciate their type of music and what they have to bring to the table.

Call Me Anything - The Best Damn Time (September 24th)

Boston's pop-rock darlings Call Me Anything are set to make their long awaited return with their new one, The Best Damn Time. The follow up to last year's Celebrity EP sees the band maturing and evolving greatly from their last release, and moving towards a more mature musical frame of mind, while still retaining elements from their past that made them who they are today, and a popular attraction among the mostly female demographic of their fanbase. They're ready to bring it to the next level, and the time is now.

The Avett Brothers - Magpie and the Dandelion (October 15th)

The Avett Brothers are ready to release their new one Magpie and the Dandelion. The follow up to last year's stunning The Carpenter sees the band maintaining their Southern inspired, bluegrass fed type of music that really gets down to the roots of American music with a stunning collection of tunes produced by the legendary Rick Rubin who also helmed their last release, and this effort is poised to have the group break through to the next level and on their way to the level of stardom that they always dreamed of.

Any more albums you're clamoring for and looking forward to hearing this fall? Let me know which albums you can't wait to be released, and I'll take it under advisement and give it special consideration here on the blog.