2012 was a great year musically, both domestically and locally, but what’s past is past and now it’s time to look forward. 2013 is closing in on the end of its fourth quarter, and there are a bunch of great upcoming album releases that we’ve got our eye on. From locals like Big Scary and Courtney Barnett to bigger international acts like Iggy & The Stooges and Vampire Weekend, here’s a handful of our most anticipated albums of 2013.

Get unlimited access to the coverage that shapes our culture.
to Rolling Stone magazine
to Rolling Stone magazine