The Upcoming Dead Months

In the past January and February used to be the dead months for buying new CD's. Basically, those were good months to catch up on things you missed in the previous year(s). But in 2005 some of my favorite CD's came out in those months (Bright Eyes, Low). Indie labels are trying to get a jump on the majors by releasing stuff early on. This year I've got high hopes for the new Nelly McKay and Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley), and hopefully some Indie bands will also follow suit.