I know, I know, I'm suggesting more metal, but oh well. Most of it is black metal (I'm balls deep in that shit, for now) or variations of the style.
The new album "Wisdom of Centuries" by Khors. "Years Past Matter" by Krallice, "Funeral Mouth" by Planks (it mixes sludge and black metal elements, pretty sweet stuff). "Eternal Kingdom" by Cult of Luna (more sludge), "Red Fang" by Red Fang, "A Shadowplay of Yesterdays" by Forest of Stars (more experimental black metal I guess?). The self-titled album by Kvelertak (hardcore meets hair-metal meets black metal. fucking great record if you don't have it yet). "The Great Mass" by Septic Flesh (one of my favourite albums ever). In case you've been living under a rock, Ihsahn (ex-Emperor) has a new album, but it's not as good as the 2010 release "After" (saxophone in my metal? yes please!)
In other genres, I'd recommend what Ryan pimped a while back on twitter. DJ East Coast Rapist does some nasty dubstep with heavy drops and pretty long tracks. Zomboy is basically a new Skrillex, but less annoying I'd say. If you're into hip-hop try Madvillain (MF DOOM + Madlib), JJ DOOM (Jneiro Jarel + MF DOOM) for some trippy shit, and for some more... 'traditional' stuff go with Jedi Mind Tricks, but I'd recommend mostly Army of the Pharaohs (they're basically the same people). Look for the albums "Ritual of Battle" and "Unholy Terror".
Lastly, check out the FEZ soundtrack if you haven't, by Disasterpeace and "O' Be Joyful" by the alt-folk duo Shovels & Rope
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