Swept Away/Avett Brothers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec8BDAtlc7E

I started listening to this band only recently, and it's already among my favorites. Sweet, down-to-earth guitars and multi-part vocal harmonies. I recommend listening to the whole of the album Mignonette.

House Of The Rising Sun/Animals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxYGeTV6fCw

For me, this will always be the quintessential British Invasion song from the '60s. The Animals took an old American folk song and gave it a nastily dark treatment, including a different lyrical interpretation. Valentine's legendary guitar intro, Price's climactic organ parts and Burdon's unique vocals make for a truly compelling listen.

Hush/Deep Purple

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgW0eMKXGJA

To this day, my dad recalls purchasing the Shades Of Deep Purple LP from the local music store when he was a kid. He's been a devoted fan of the band ever since.

Deliverance/Opeth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-PaT0Bgj-Y

One of the most awesome outros ever. Akerfeldt's vocals are sublime as well.

Dark Star/Polica

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6WgWCIkH9U

The best song of 2012 I've heard so far.

Time/Alan Parsons Project

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fTKhZIH2oU

He's worked with Pink Floyd. In case you were wondering. :)

Saturday In The Park/Chicago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZRLyPL1-Rc

Chilled-out song. Nice motown vibe in the verses.

Is Your Love Big Enough/Lianne La Havas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcXl6CDqpvY

Collar-grabbing new song from soul debutante Lianne La Havas.

Henrietta/Yeasayer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE1EI2IJKyk

From 2:00, the song transforms into a hallucinogenic trip.

Sail Into The Sun/Funky Lowlives

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpnpUqa1AgE

The bass and the drums. Gotta love the vocals, too.

River Flows In You/Yiruma

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOqUFqF_ZwM

Recently heard a recording of a friend performing this piece. It's been stuck in my head ever since. (Note: The track ends at 3:00. Don't bother buffering it any further.)

Recurring/Bonobo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGD6I8usrT4

The piece starts off sweet. Then the listener is gradually taken to more syncopated territory. Brilliant.