Abandoned Pools (yes the Clone High band) is a project by Tommy Walters from Eels. Humanistic contains many electronica influences and is overall a very satisfying listen.
All joking aside, this is a really great punk album. The lyrics are typical Wesley Willis- ranging from singing about his friends in the music industry (Steve Albini) to stuff about drinking whiskey and apologizing for getting fat. The instrumentals are, on the other hand, absolutely awesome.
Sparklehorse is led by Mark Linkous who records mostly in his home studio. It's a Wonderful life features guests such as PJ Harvey and Tom Waits. The album sound is very melancholy and sad. Worth checking out
Agalloch is a band that combines elements of doom, black, and folk metal to create an atmospheric masterpiece. Pale Folklore is one of those albums that gets better with every listen.
"Call it ambient post-doom. Call it alchemic psych-rock, only without all those annoying freeform guitar freakouts. Call it “pure spirits by ritual dismemberment.”"
With a description like that... how do you not listen to it?