Excellent idea for a thread! I've discovered so many new artists through message boards. It's great to have them all in one easy to browse place!

Here are a few of my lesser known favs...(or at least not so mainstream) I've provided links to particular favorite albums by each artist.

Bent
Charlie Haden
Dead Can Dance
Brian Eno
Robert Rich
Patrick O'Hearn
Groove Armada
Basement Jaxx