To indie music fans, Simon Joyner needs no intro. He's been releasing honest folk tunes for two decades on labels like Shrimper, Jagjaguar, and Truckstop. Despite his canon, Joyner is going solo for his latest, a double record marking the 20th anniversary of his first release.

With a love for country deep in their hearts, rambling man Johnny Corndawg and vintage folk connoisseurs Dawes team up to make a record strictly for Dads. Fittingly, the record was recorded at Jackson Browne's studio, who is not only a Dad, but also appeals very much to Dads.

If you were into heavy bands in the '90s, you might have been into Earth, and if you were into Earth, you might be into sole-constant-member of Earth, Dylan Carlson's, first-ever solo venture outside of Earth. How heavy will it be — we wonder.

Kaia Wilson's been making music in various feminist lesbian punk bands since 1993, accruing a dedicated cult following but remaining a staunchly independent musician. So independent, in fact, that she's embarking on her best solo album project to date.

While the infamous R. Stevie Moore has released over 400 records (yes, over 400) since the late 1950s, his life as an idiosyncratic pop autuer is best summed up in his own words: “I’ve worked harder than anybody to become rich and famous, but I remain poor and anonymous.”

On the first day of her project, singer/songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs raised more than $15,000 from her fans for a new record. Impressive stuff! Rewards include exclusive MP3s, dinner with Jenny (for $1,000; sold out!), and other goodies.

Karl Blau has been producing idiosyncratic pop music, both independently and for K Records, since the mid-90s. His homemade series of releases, known as KLAPS, is 30 editions deep, and now Karl is putting the finishing touches on the last 12 records in the series.

American troubadour Eef Barzelay's been serenading blue-eyed boys and girls for decades. After the Clem Snide frontman chose to cover Journey's "Faithfully" for The A.V. Club's Undercover series, it was so good they decided to make a whole vinyl EP chock full o' Journey tracks!

Without label support, indie folk chanteuse Marissa Nadler is turning to her fans to help record her next album. The hauntingly beautiful folk singer is offering backers a peek into the recording process, with rare demos, an entire unreleased LP, and the new album as rewards.

Legendary indie musician Daniel Johnston has been making music for decades, but what he's always wanted to do is publish his own comic book. This won't be just any comic book; it will live in print and online, allowing others to infinitely add art and music to the story.

Homespun folkies Breathe Owl Breathe are recording the musical companion to a woodblock illustrated children's book. The book is a lullaby for a good night's rest, the music a recipe for a joyous morn.