I just caught ida maria at sxsw. saw a ton of other bands (the hours, etc) but i LOVED her. her album “fortress round my heart” is out on itunes next week (3/24). i’m all over it!

if you haven’t heard of her – let me be the first to introduce you: http://www.imeem.com/idamaria/playlist/qfQD-8_9/fortress-round-my-heart-music-playlist/