Those who embrace the DIY approach to music making will always hold a place in our hearts. These albums set the standard for the EM attitude.

1. Various Artists: Wait til the Ice Melts
2. Bob Siebert: Rrrring Tones!
3. Burnt Fur: Unfurl
4. Radio Massacre International: Rain Falls in Grey
5. Evol Intent: Era of Diversion

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Exponential Records has done it again, compiling some of Texas's best indie electronic, down-tempo, and glitch hop artists in one album.

BOB SIEBERT

Performed on a circuit-bent Casio SK-1, these works earned Siebert a place at the Spark Festival of Electronic Music.

BURNT FUR

More crunchy than furry, this debut album from the Boston-based band is a modern take on retro '80s dance and pop.

RADIO MASSACRE INTERNATIONAL

RMI's electronic/space rock hits the psychedelic note with conventional instruments and electronics.

EVOL INTENT

Drum 'n' bass, beat mashing, and perspectives on global affairs come together to wake us up to the issues that truly matter.