I think more music gets released from the Spring into the Fall (to coincide with the summer tour schedules). I have always bought more music in the second half of the year.
It could be too that bands are releasing eps and singles, more often than albums now.
My faves so far (
Canadian):
Bahamas - Barchords
Bidiniband - In The Rock Hall
Lee Ranaldo - Between The Times And Tides
Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking Ball
Plants And Animals - The End Of That
Aaron Freeman - Marvelous Clouds
Yukon Blonde - Tiger Talk
Best reviewed albums of 2012 so far:
http://www.metacritic.com/browse/alb...view=condensed
I think there has never been a more exciting time in music. The major record companies may be dying, but independent music is more available than ever before.
This week's Top 30 Canadian Indie Songs:
http://music.cbc.ca/#/profile/R3-30/playlist/R3-30
CJSW Charts:
* indicates Canadian artist.
** indicates local artist.
http://cjsw.com/music/charts/2012-05-01/