This needs more attention.
Well, I am actually quite tempted to recommend a Metallica song despite your statement of no metal. See, when you say that it makes me want to recommend it to you even more. The song itself is got to be the least metal-ly Metallica song I can think of and it has a wonderful message (and awesome music). So, if you will allow me (and take SPIRIT's recomendation to be more open) I will recommend it too you.
As for other things... well, have you ever heard of Iron & Wine?
--Mayno