I was introduced to two incredible post-rock bands yesterday from someone's EOTY list.
Align my Time
Debut release from a solo-rocker. Very good stuff, has some edge to it.
http://alignintime.bandcamp.com/album/me-my-arrow
Industries of the Blind
you can get their 31 minute EP for pay what you want on their site, it is beyond remarkable. They use a violin and it just takes everything to a new level
http://www.industriesoftheblindmusic.com/