Bonobo

The North Borders (2013)
http://bonobomusic.com/

I don't know how I haven't posted this yet, Bonobo has quickly become a part of my top ten favorite artists, and after seeing them perform live they have become part of my top three live performances. This album truly has some of everything, Bonobo has really perfected his sound over the years. The occasional vocals really bring the songs to life. 

 

Cirrus

Heaven For the Sinner

Names

Promises (2013)
Bandcamp 

"Names was conceived during a high school love affair, beginning as far back as 2007, coming into fruition as early as 2011. Names is intercourse. We’ve been undergoing sisyphean ekstasis for quite some time. American expats in Montreal."


Jazzy Math Rock! This is the band's first release they need all the support they can get. Promises is an intriguing debut by a very promising band, I am hopeful for more in the future.

The Slaughterhouse 5

Alan B. Clay (2013)
Bandcamp 


I will always be a sucker for some unique and interesting vocals. Very cool album, it kind of reminds me of Cursive at some points. Free download of a sixteen track album, can't complain there. Be sure to listen to "Light Bulbs", track 6.

Jónsi

Go (2010)

Mediafire  

Uplifting and artistic dream pop written solely by the lead singer and guitarist of Sigur Rós, Jón Þór Birgisson. This Icelandic native has a voice that has captivated such a wide variety of listeners that it has been used in many different commercials and soundtracks for years. Chances are, you've probably heard this man's voice somewhere but just didn't realize it at the time. A lot of the music is sung in his native tongue but there are some English songs. From my experience, the words don't even matter with this man, his voice alone tells a story.