Maybe you are into downloading music digitally, or perhaps, you're still rocking a discman with a handful of CDs. Of course, there are still plenty of people into vinyl, too; but whatever way you get your music, you still just have to have it. So when it comes to Tuesdays, they can be the best days of the week for music fans, especially when a long-awaited release comes out or you spy something new that looks interesting and it turns out to be even better than expected.

At any rate, AfterEllen.com readers are way into music, so we've started our weekly recommended guide to what's new and worth your time and $20.

Black Kids: Partie Traumatic (Red Ink)

Two ladies, two dudes, dance music. Dig it!

Patti Smith: Original Album Classics (Sony/BMG)

The legendary musician releases a box set with five entire albums from 1975-1988.

CSS: Donkey (Sub Pop)

The Brazilian electro-pop quintet's follow-up to their successful 2006 debut.

David Bowie: Live Santa Monica '72 (Virgin)

Regarded as the icon's best live show ever recorded, the album includes hits like "Changes" and "Life on Mars." … continue reading

Janis Ian: Best of Janis Ian — The Autobiography Collection (Rude Girl/Cooking)

Seattle-based record label Sub Pop Records is throwing a party for its 20th birthday. Unfortunately, some of its best acts from over the years will be missing. While Sub Pop has been female friendly in the past, it seems as if many of their great girl artists have left the business (at least for now.)

But since its an anniversary, now is a perfect time to look back and appreciate the wonderful music they have given us (you know, outside of the other great trailblazing stuff like Nirvana, Mudhoney, Flight of the Conchords and the Postal Service.)

Babes in Toyland

While never officially signed to the label, BIT released the single "House" on The Grunge Years album in 1991. Though Kat Bjelland, Lori Barbero and Michelle Leon are frequently thought of as part of the riot grrrl scene of the 1990s Pacific Northwest, they were more like their male counterparts in Minneapolis at the time, as they were ahead of ladies Kathleen Hanna and Corin Tucker who name frontwoman Kat as an influence.

Velocity Girl

In the early '90s, the east coast band released their debut album, Copacetic, on Sub Pop. At the time, it was something a little lighter than the label had been putting out, with Sarah Shannon's vocals and harmonies with bandmate Archie Moore providing more a little pop to the rock songs. … continue reading