Wow, I'm so glad this thread is a thing again! I agree with each of the three previous posts, very excited about the upcoming Band Of Horses and Okkervil River albums.
Two things I've been digging lately:
1. Pete Yorn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pCklO0gb3Y
2. Boy & Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEUY7dXsxrk
Both albums are top notch.