Ben Kweller's new album is creating plenty of buzz even as the new resident of Austin adds country to his repertoire; indeed, changing horses.

On his blog, Kweller says about his newest album: "People are asking me, ‘why did you wake up and decide to make a country album?' To them I say, ‘I didn't. It's been in me the whole time, I just never put it on tape.'"

Also, the new album from Bishop Allen simply titled Grrr is receiving wide praise. The anticipation keeps building in lieu of the release of the new Decemberists' album Hazards of Love, due out at the end of March.

"Things That I Like To Do" - Ben Kweller from Changing Horses

- Buy the album from Ben's website
- Ben Kweller's MySpace page
- Download other Ben MP3s

"Dimmer" - Bishop Allen from Grrr...

"The Rake Song" - The Decemberists from upcoming release The Hazards of Love

Labels: 2009 Indie Rock Albums, Ben Kweller, Bishop Allen, The Decemberists