Penpal - Penpal (2009)

This is an amazing indie/emo/math rock album that I've stumbled across recently. Really beautiful music, in the vein of American Football.

RYM - 4/5

Pelé - Enemies (2002)

Here is some razor sharp indie/math rock from a sadly, now defunct band from Milwaukee named Pele.

RYM - 3.08/5

There Will Be Fireworks - There Will Be Fireworks (2009)

This an amazing indie/post rock debut record from an up and coming band from Glasgow.

RYM - 3.1/5

The Gaslight Anthem - Señor and the Queen (2008)

Amazing little EP from of my new favourite bands, these guys are shit hot.

RYM - 3.91/5

Moving Mountains - Pneuma (2007)

Phenomenal post rock/emo album from a couple of years back, this is super cool and I recommend that you listen to it now!

RYM - 3.58/5

Beirut - Gulag Orkestar (2006)

The amazing debut album from Brooklyn native Zach Condon aka Beirut. The is a unique mix of indie, folk, pop and world music.

RYM - 3.67/5

Justice - † (2007)

The hugely successful electro/house album from a couple of years back that treads similar ground to Daft Punk.

RYM - 3.46/5

Felix da Housecat - Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever (2004)

One of the criminally overlooked electronic/pop albums of recent years. It's super cheesy but I can't resist.

RYM - 3.43/5

Iron and Wine - The Shepherd's Dog (2007)

A great album from 07 by folk rock troubadour Iron & Wine. This is my fave I&W release.

RYM - 3.81/5

Gogol Bordello - Super Taranta! (2007)

Here is something a little different for you. An album of crazy gypsy punk rock. Completely over the top and outrageous this is a really fun listen. These guys should have been enlisted to do the soundtrack for the Borat movie.

RYM - 3.35/5

Raine Maida - The Hunter's Lullaby (2007)

This is the debut solo album by Raine Maida... you'll know him as the voice behind the alt/rock band Our Lady Peace. This album is really great, check it out.

RYM - 3.55/5

The Walkmen - You & Me (2008)

One of 08's most widely acclaimed albums, see what the fuss was about.

RYM - 3.53/5

Radical Face - Ghost (2007)

The solo project of Ben from Electric President, Radical Face has produced some of the most beautiful indie folk/pop in recent memory. A really moving record.

RYM - 3.58/5

Up-C Down-C Left-C Right-C ABC + Start - And The Battle Is Won (2005)

Another beautiful post rock record, this is Up-C Down-C Left-C Right-C ABC + Start as their very, very best.

RYM - 3.68/5

The Bronx - The Bronx (2003)

The hard and raw debut album from LA punk rockers The Bronx. It still sounds as exciting today as it did 6 years ago.

RYM - 3.69/5

Foals - Antidotes (2008)

Yeat another super cool album from last year. Foals debut record has a distinct math/indie rock sound. Really cool.

RYM - 3.3/5

The Dodos - Visiter (2008)

Another great indie record from last year... yet another reason as to why 2008 was the best musical year ever!

RYM - 3.54/5

CunninLynguists - Dirty Acres (2007)

Another great release from these super consistant hip hoppers.

RYM - 3.78/5

Immortal Technique - Revolutionary Vol. 2 (2003)

Amazing hip hop/rap record... This dude spits venom with every verse.

RYM - 3.87/5

This Town Needs Guns - This Town Needs Guns (2008)

Amazing math rock/emo record from early last year... this may be a compilaton, I'm not exectly sure but it is still brilliant.

RYM - 3.61/5