Today we're all excited to bring you the highly anticipated debut from Vampire Weekend, who have been tearing up the internet (and our search engine) ever since the buzz surrounding their shows last year. Check out the album and see why Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and David Byrne can't get enough!

Vampire Weekend

After a year of much anticipation by critics and fans alike, Vampire Weekend's debut album is here! Praised by David Byrne and The New York Times after only a handful of shows and a demo EP, Vampire Weekend follow in a long line of bands to launch a massive career in New York City. Combining indie rock with the sunny rhythms and melodies of African pop, Vampire Weekend have succeeded in making one of the catchiest, freshest albums in recent years. An early contender for Best of 2008.

Princess Superstar

While still a student at NYU, Princess Superstar landed a deal with Grand Royal (a label started by the Beastie Boys) after they discovered her demo tape. Her initial success led to a variety of projects, including collaborations with Kool Keith, Jon Spencer and Moby, and performances with N.E.R.D., Bjork and KRS-1. Self-described as "flip flop," her music combines elements of hip-hop, rock, and electronica, and her 2007 album My Machine has been called "one of the best @%#* albums of the year" by PopMatters.

Bad Brains

After 30 years of experimenting with different styles, Bad Brains return to the hardcore punk sound that they pioneered. Produced by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, Build A Nation brings back the raw energy of their early years. There's plenty of reggae too, riding grooves that All Music Guide says sound "more authentic than ever." Whether you're a fan of the old school or new, this reunion album is Bad Brains at their best.

Ernie Halter

Ernie Halter's music is reminiscent of the piano-driven pop of Billy Joel mixed with the soulful crooning of Otis Redding. Produced by Barrie Maguire and David Kalish (Amos Lee), Congress Hotel has an all-star cast of musicians who've played with Elvis Costello, Stevie Wonder, Ben Harper and Sheryl Crow. The album showcases Halter's stylistic versatility, ranging from the acoustic rock of "Whisper" to the Latin-influenced "Lisa," and convinces us that he's one to keep an eye on.

Amon Tobin

Rubbing shoulders with Miles Davis' Kind of Blue and Radiohead's Kid A as one of only 11 albums ever to receive a perfect 10.0 from Pitchfork Media, Bricolage is the stunning debut from Amon Tobin. Over the course of six albums (which are all newly available on Amie Street!) he has covered a wide stretch of musical ground, from modern jazz to trip-hop and jungle; Bricolage incorporates all of these styles masterfully. Listening to this will get jazz fans into electronica, and vice versa -- but most importantly it will turn newcomers on to the brilliant Brazilian DJ behind it all.

Sly and the Family Stone

For many they need no introduction: Sly and The Family Stone was one of the most influential R&B groups of all time. They were one of the first groups to feature black and white musicians together on stage, spreading a message of equality. After influencing generations of musicians of all types, Sly and The Family Stone were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and honored with a tribute at the 2006 Grammy Awards. It Takes All Kinds features the groundbreaking funk-, soul-, rock- and psychedelia-influenced R&B that established Sly and The Family Stone as one of the most important groups in the history of rock n' roll.

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes don't pretend to make serious music -- just take a look at their suits! They dub themselves "the greatest cover band in the world," brag about having "dozens of fans," and then launch straight into punk covers of Pavarotti, the Carpenters and REO Speedwagon. So embrace your inner awkward teenager and bring back those middle school dance moves.

Shortstack

After making their mark on the D.C. music scene, Shortstack decided to take a new direction from the classic country and blues they had become known for. On The Covers EP the band explores new territory, rearranging classic songs by The Kinks, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Captain Beefheart. Shortstack strips down the original songs and reinvents the arrangements, giving the songs new life and adding another dimension to their ever-expanding sound.