[Deep Funk]

"Paint A Picture" by Fantasy, interesting. Sounds seventies-ish. I am still not done digging for music in that era. 
 
Caro Emerald is now 'hip' in the Netherlands and live pretty good if I may say so. Who knows if Europe will fall for her charm. 
 
Two names:
Kagrra: Japanese Pop/Rock with a very interesting sound, these guys are good.
Willem Breuker Kollektief: Jazz, Classical, improvisations and whatever they fancied, this group of musicians has its very own sound. Jazz lovers will also point you in the direction of the ICP and BV Haast. BV Haast is the (independent) record company/label that supports the WBK and ICP (Instant Composers Pool).
 

 

[rehabitat]

OMG!!! that was amazing!!!
 
THANK YOU for posting
 
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A good few artist,s in here i think everyone should listen to this very talented fellow.

jack conte.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBUUOJpFg9Y&ob=av2e

 

[Deep Funk]

Camille and The Young Gods were very interesting.
 
There is so much good music to be found...

 

[rehabitat]

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Camille and The Young Gods were very interesting.
 
There is so much good music to be found...

It never ends my friend, it never ends....

 

[Radio_head]

Vashti Bunyan isn't that well known these days, unless you're a fan of Animal Collective.

 

[rehabitat]

 These guys scream talent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHDhA35KR_I&feature=channel
My my they can swing.  It helps that they have one of the best drummers in the business.

 

[herbiesepz]

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Not exactly unknown, but definitely not known enough: OCEANSIZE.  I cannot get enough of this band.  Every album they made is stellar.
 
http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1595
 

 

Your info is very helpful to my study, I'm new to this.

 

[12345142]

My friend introduced me to the Cat Empire the other day. They've got a pretty funky sound.

 

[9pintube]

Crazy Joe And His Madriver Outlaws.  Killer Guitarist and song writer...Joe, has played with all the "Rock-a-billy Greats"....   

 
  
 
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[Error]

I don't know how unknown these are, after all I am aware of them

 
Clutchy Hopkins.  No, I don't know who he is either. All I know is that he (assuming it is just one guy) makes some great funky wierd music.
Clutchy Hopkins - Turtle Rock
Clutchy Hopkins - Song for Wolfie
 
Dub Trio.  Three highly respected studio musicians formed a dub, punk, metal, whatever band.  What's not to like?

 
The Tossers.  They're a celtic punk band that's really well known here in Chicago, but I'm not sure how well that translates outside of the area.  On the celtic punk spectrum they fall far closer to The Pogues than they do to Dropkick Murphys.  As a matter of fact here is a cover of The Pogues' "Young Ned of The Hill".  In my opinion, they kill it.

 

[Jodles]

Lots of fantastic artists and music guys! Keep it coming!
 
 
There's a classical pianist that has done recordings of Ravel and Schumann which I find breathtaking:

 

 
 
Here's an electronica duo that I listened to a lot a few years back. Not sure how famous they are..:

 
a few other songs that might be of interest:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhQN-sWxzkU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dm4y9s9vjA&feature=related
 
 
Lastly, hese guys aren't really that unknown anymore, but I just can't get enough of this song, and outside Europe I'd bet they're not that well known:

 

[aussiejobbo]

For any interested in the psy genre, incredible electronica (not your typical doof doof) or would like to try something out of their comfort zone:
 
 
 
Neelix.  This guy runs a production school in Germany.  Incredible and quite varied.  Tunes to hear - You're Under Control, Disco Decay, Senses, many more. 
 
Vibe tribe.  Unbelievable.  I have still not found an artist I can go back to consistently and still be amazed. Tunes to hear - Stringadelic, Rearranged, A million little pieces, Vinyla sky, Spun.
 
Digicult.  solar system soaring, super atmospheric and very nice variation from progressive to tech to astral. Tunes to hear - Last Warning, Icarus one
 
Electrypnose. If you want to test your speakers this is the music.  Very high production quality and he is a master of intricacy...His conceptualisation is beyond belief, some is quite dark though.  A tune to hear - Balabala, 1 Fusion.
 
Solar Fields. Great ambient.   A tune to hear - Das Bungalow...instant feelgood.
 
Symphonix.  Awesome progressive but with a nice bounce, very nice for commute.  Tunes to hear - Good Old Times, Miles to go.
 
Ace Ventura. (maybe more well known) - The album Rebirth...it is one of those few you can just close your eyes and listen to from start to finish, lost in another world.
 
H.U.V.A network (a terrible name yes BUT), album Ephemeris - just beautiful, easy to listen to also.
 
Entheogenic (also maybe more well known), very organic and uplifting.  Tune to hear - Light Ocean Blue
 
 
And lastly a couple of great one offs:
 
 
Teleskop by Alter Breed
 
Peaches on the Moon by Bizzare Contact
 
 
 
 
Go on take the plunge.  And thanks for sharing, some gold in this thread!
 
 

 

[moriez]

I have been enjoying this artist Mui for some years now. It's an instrumental electronic/organic album. Bit nostalgic, laid back. Pretty sweet for a Sunday for example. Needed to be said.
 
Check: http://www.juno.co.uk/products/201225-01.htm
 

 

[unl3a5h3d]

This band isn't mainstream, but yet maybe some of you have heard of them. They are amazing, one goal in my life is to see them live. Highly recommended. 
 

 

[zmd]

Don't know how unknown they are around here, but I really dig the sound.
 
Also, Mike Patton and Mark Lanegan in Soulsavers: