Today we're bringing you the world premiere of

by Brooklyn indie rockers Ida, sizzling live albums from Jefferson Airplane and North Mississippi Allstars, the mind-altering hip hop of Quasimoto, and more!

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Check out this video for The Budos Band's "Volcano Song." Make sure to check back on Monday for the release of their new album "The Budos Band II."

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Leigh Nash, best known as the lead singer for Sixpence None the Richer, has released her debut solo album

on Amie Street and it is selling like hot cakes! Maybe it's because Nash's voice sounds like a sweeter, breathier Sarah McLachlan or because her songs range from the colorful and orchestral Just A Little () to the poppy Angel Tonight () and the atmospheric rock of Between The Lines (). So get your hands on this great album while you can!

Here's a video featuring clips of My Idea Of Heaven (

), Never Finish (), Along The Wall (), and Nervous In The Light Of Dawn ():

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The Budos Band is another hot group from the unparalleled Funk/Soul label Daptone Records.

plasticaisle says: "I saw this band with Sharon Jones earlier in the year and they were GREAT. The basslines alone were worth the price of admission. They had everyone's legs wiggling and wobbling...If you haven't anything fun to do, you will have a great time seeing them, rest assured. Three percussionists should be the norm, if you ask me."

Three-Sixty-Five45s says: "Start to finish, this is probably the best new funk release I have heard in 2006.

"On the back of the CD they describe their sound as 'afro-soul', and that seems a very apt description. There is plenty of percussion and they are heavy on the horns throughout (just check their version of Sing a Simple Song ), yet do a great job of mixing up the feel of the songs. Some tunes are dark and heavy like the flute-led King Charles , while Monkey See, Monkey Do has a laid-back, almost latin feel to it. Then there's the explosive Budos Theme that is one for the dancefloor.

"For me the standout track is Eastbound , with the solid groove, a guitar that is stripped down and yet has some 'wah', the almighty horns, and a phenomenal bit of flute and trumpet playing. But when followed by an organ-funk track like Aynotchesh Yererfu , it's hard to pick the top track. Do yourself a favor and get The Budos Band on your turntable or in your CD player."

How about on your iPod folks? Show The Budos Band some love!

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