By: Harry Coomer

4. Emancipator - Seven Seas

Another solid studio album was notched on Doug Appling's belt this year, while he also went big with the Emancipator Ensemble, touring both domestically and abroad with the four-piece.

3. Ott - Fairchildren

Blending lush instrumentals with psychedelic bleeps and bloops, the master returned with another massive album in 2015, bringing Fairchildren to rabid fans who devoured it whole.

2. GRiZ - Chasing the Golden Hour Pt. 1

Making his second appearance on our countdown, in a somewhat surprising turn, Grant Kwiecinski's more subtle sonic collection he snuck in under the radar stole fans' hearts with its chill vibe, and throwback flavor.