Out now

Marc Broussard, “Carencro” on Island Records. Named after Broussard’s hometown in Louisiana. The 22-year-old has a similar range to his influences like Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. (Island)

John Mayer’s “As/Is” is a two-CD set that includes 15 tracks recorded live on his recent Summer tour, including the previously unreleased track “Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler).” (Aware/Columbia)

Leonard Cohen, “Dear Heather” on Columbia Records.

“On the Transmigration of Souls” out on Nonesuch Records is a New York Philharmonic and Lincoln Center’s Great Performers co-commission in honor of the heroes and in memory of the victims of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It was made possible with the support of a longtime New York family.

Rokia Traor/’s new album, “Bowmbo•,” is considered to be a global patchwork so broad that the Kronos Quartet fits seamlessly on the album with music critics likening her to Bjork. (Nonesuch)

“SmiLE” was produced by former Beach Boy Brian Wilson, and will feature the 10-member band that has supported him on tour over the past five years, augmented by The Stockholm Strings and Horns. (Nonesuch)

Mos Def, “The New Danger” is an eclectic album that contains elements of hip-hop, funk, rock, alternative, R&B and includes production by Kanye West and Warryn Campbell. (Geffen)

Badly Drawn Boy released his new album “One Plus One is One” in late June. His last two records, the “About A Boy” soundtrack and “Have You Fed The Fish?,” were released just seven months apart. (Astralwerks)

Trent Dabbs, “Quite Often” on Terminus Records. The album was produced by Dennis Herring (Modest Mouse, Counting Crows, Elvis Costello) and Clay Jones. The Jackson, Miss.-raised, Nashville-based Dabbs’ soulful style is a mix of Southern-gothic roots and resonant, atmospheric Anglophile overtones.

Jimmy Eat World, “Futures.” In 2001, Jimmy Eat World opted to record a new album entirely on its own called “Bleed American” (later retitled “Jimmy Eat World”), yielding the hits “The Middle” and “Sweetness,” and ultimately selling more than 1.3 million copies. (Geffen)

Camper Van Beethoven, “New Roman Times” (Pitch-A-Tent/ Vanguard). In the second half of the 1980s, Camper Van Beethoven – David Lowery (vocals, guitar), Victor Krummenacher (bass, vocals), Greg Lisher (guitar), Jonathan Segel (violin, guitar, keyboards) and Chris Pedersen (drums), plus late addition David ImmerglŸck (guitar and various stringed instruments) – was one of its era’s most original and influential indie rock bands.

On Geffen, John Fogerty’s new album, “Deja Vu All Over Again,” has been released.

Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau’s “Live in Tokyo” is now out and includes covers of songs written by Nick Drake, George Gershwin and Radiohead.

North Mississippi All-Stars, “Hill Country Revue” (ATO) was recorded live at the Bonnaroo music festival in June. For five years and four studio albums, the band has channeled the spirit of the Delta along with its power and mysticism and given it new life.

Matthew Sweet, “Kimi Ga Suki Raifu” (Superdeformed/ RCAM). In 2002, Matthew Sweet turned over a new leaf with some old friends on Kimi Ga Suki, which he wrote specifically for his fans in Japan and recorded in his home studio using the same core group of musicians who’d played on his 1991 classic “Girlfriend.”

Talib Kweli’s, “The Beautiful Struggle” is an album that includes guest appearances by Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, Res and production by Kayne West, Just Blaze, Hi-Tek and Charlemagne.

November

Josh Groban, “Closer,” Nov. 11 on Reprise Records.

Bruce Springsteen, “Unplugged” DVD.

Tony Bennett, “The Art Of Romance” out Nov. 9 on Columbia Records.

Train, “Alive At Last” out Nov. 2 on Columbia Records.

Singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright, called an “as-yet unheralded American treasure” by Sir Elton John, is set to release “Want Two,” his new DreamWorks/ Geffen CD and fourth of his career.

Guess who’s back? It’s Eminem with his new studio album, “Encore,” that will be in stores Nov. 16.

“Four Play! How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb,” is U2’s new album which will be released Nov. 22 and will come out in four distinct formats.

Vanessa Carlton’s new album “Harmonium” is in stores Nov. 9.

“What You Waiting For?” is the smash single from Gwen Stefani’s forthcoming album “Love Angel Music Baby” in stores Nov. 23.

In 2005

Buena Vista Social Club presents Manuel Guajiro Mirabal out in January on Nonesuch Records.

AFI: TBD (Interscope)

Alkaline Trio: TBD (Vagrant)

The American Astronaut DVD

Beck: TBD (Interscope)

Foo Fighters: TBD (RCA)

The Mars Volta: TBD (GSL/Strummer/Universal)

DJ Shadow: TBD (Geffen)

Sigur Ros: TBD (Geffen)

Adam Green, “Gemstones” (Rough Trade). Since The Moldy Peaches went on hiatus, Green, 22, has toured the USA, Canada, Europe and Japan with The Strokes, Badly Drawn Boy, Ben Kweller, The Libertines and The Thrills. He recently headlined his own tour in Europe and will be returning in the New Year for more shows.

Robbers on High Street’s, “Tree City” (Scratchie/New Line) is Ben Trokan (guitar, keyboard, vocals), Steve Mercado (guitar), Jeremy Phillips (bass) and Tomer Danan (drums); and look like four guys who could have met in a prep school detention hall, which right away sets them apart from the hip New York typecast rock band.

Aqueduct, “I Sold Gold” (Barsuk). Aqueduct is a band founded in Tulsa’s dusty plains as the solo project of pop aficionado David Terry. Industry folks and new fans alike throughout the Pacific Northwest (including Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard) raved about the nimble cleverness of Aqueduct’s heartbreaking lyricism and unstoppable piano-laden hooks.

February/March

Brendan Benson, title TBA, (V2).

Kings of Leon: “A-Ha Shake Heartbreak” (RCA). Kings of Leon is a group from Tennessee. It consists of three brothers — Caleb (lead singer, rhythm guitar), Nathan (drums), and Jared (bass) Followill — plus Matthew Followill (lead guitar), their first cousin.

Longwave, title TBA (RCA)