The Return of the Regulator (Universal). Review by Vanessa Bormann.

The Mates of State aim to become the Captain and Tennille of indie-pop. Christopher R. Weingarten tries to find out if love can keep these musical and matrimonial partners together.

Geogaddi (Warp). Review by Matt Cibula.

Welcoming Home the Astronauts (Epic). Review by Vanessa Bormann.

Bamboo Lounge (Smile). Review by Vanessa Bormann.

Good Health (Lookout!). Review by Stein Haukland.

Around The House (Soundslike / !K7). Review by Bill Campbell.

Desert Roses 2 (Mondo Melodia / Ark 21). Review by Bill Campbell.

The Motion (Law Of Intertia). Review by Liza Hearon.

Sing Along With… (Yep Roc). Review by Kurt Channing.

Romantica (Jetset). Review by James Mann.

Change Of Venue (Arise). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Rèalistes (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Stein Haukland.

Stupid, white and proud of it, Michael Moore looks at the state of our nation, and it ain’t pretty. James Mann takes the IQ test.

Combining sci-fi, horror, and dark comedy, Donnie Darko is a twisted look into the vail of supernatural melodrama, with a demonic bunny predicting the end of the world on Halloween, and the only one who can see him is a boy already on the verge of madness. Kiran Aditham checks out the DVD.

Or You Could Just Go Through Your Whole Life and Be Happy Anyway / Bliss Out v. 18 (Darla). Review by Henry “Hank” McCoy.

Various Artists (Verve). Review by Kurt Channing.

Australian folk-pop trio The Waifs are working hard to get their charming and honest music heard in the rest of the world. Stein Haukland catches up with singer / guitarist Donna Simpson at the start of the band’s US tour.

After 11 years, beloved indie legends Unwound have called it quits. Daniel Mitchell offers a heartfelt tribute and a look back at the influential band’s career.

Another Late Night (Azuli / Kinetic). Review by Bill Campbell.