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The Budos Band

Instrumental Funk / Afrobeat / Ethio-jazz / Psychedelic Rock / Soul·other·indie·United States
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Quality clearly exceeds recognition
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The Budos Band is an instrumental music group from Staten Island, New York, formed in 2005, known for blending funk, Afrobeat, Ethio-jazz, psychedelic rock, and soul influences. Their discography spans from their 2005 self-titled debut through the 2025 album VII, establishing them as a long-running act in the instrumental funk/Afrobeat scene.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Featured on NPR and Pitchfork among other outlets
  • Nearly two decades of consistent output, from 2005 debut to 2025 album VII
  • Reviewed by major music outlets including Pitchfork, Bandcamp Daily, and Relix
WHAT FANS SAY (7)

Thank you sleeping dogs for introducing me to another great band

Last.fm user · lastfm

Great music to rob a vault to

Last.fm user · lastfm

These guys make me want to drink whiskey and wear sunglasses.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Damn, heavy ethiopian jazz vibe. Really good

Last.fm user · lastfm

These guys have the best album covers.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Слушая их саунд, я представляю себя ковбоем скачущим на коне, в кобуре ствол, на голове шляпа, вокруг пустиня и скалистые горы.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is The Budos Band underrated?

The Budos Band has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 65 out of 100. their quality signals — including fan sentiment, critical reception, and artistic consistency — substantially outpace their current visibility. they have notable achievements including featured on npr and pitchfork among other outlets.

Q:What genre is The Budos Band?

The Budos Band works in Instrumental Funk / Afrobeat / Ethio-jazz / Psychedelic Rock / Soul originating from United States (Staten Island, New York). As a other artist at the "indie" level, The Budos Band has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Instrumental Funk scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does The Budos Band have?

The Budos Band has approximately 658K monthly listeners on Spotify. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to The Budos Band?

Fans of The Budos Band often also enjoy Orgone, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Menahan Street Band, Antibalas, El Michels Affair. These artists share common ground in the Instrumental Funk space and/or the United States other scene. If you appreciate The Budos Band's approach to instrumental funk / afrobeat / ethio-jazz / psychedelic rock / soul, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't The Budos Band more famous?

With a Gap Score of 65/100, The Budos Band's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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