Steve LampirisFirst: After two and a half years – an eternity within TMV’s world – we will finally have a new record this year, their first since 2009’s Octahedron. (Which I loved, by the way). They have yet to make a bad record, so this is something to get excited for. Second: Even while TMV are prepping a new album, At The Drive-In are GETTING BACK TOGETHER. The announcement came in the form of a Tweet:…
New The Mars Volta video: ‘Since We’ve Been Wrong’
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Not your typical Mars Volta video, seeing how it’s all fairly simple, featuring altering shots with the band playing their latest single “Since We’ve Been Wrong” in a studio, while being streamed on an old TV tube with a vintage feel. It’s quite appealing though, despite its simplicity. It has one of those reminiscent vibe wrapped around it, and does not either bore or kill your brain, unlike past TMV videos. Cedric’s afro is always…
Hot Streaming: The Mars Volta – ‘Octahedron’
The album art for TMV’s upcoming album, Octahedron – out June 23. A few months ago I talked a bit about The Mars Volta’s latest up and coming record, titled “Octahedron,” and how glad I was to hear that we’ll be finally dealing with a more cohesive and unitary record, seeing how supposedly the whole band is now creatively involved. Well, time’s past and we’re now only one week away from Octahedron’s release date. Consequently,…
The Mars Volta back with a new album – Octahedron
I really loved last year’s The Bedlam In Goliath from El Paso’s most formidable rock ansabmle, The Mars Volta. It had everything one could ask from a progressive/neo-pshychedelic record, while John Frusciante’s appearance on the instrumental side, added that special funk souce that eventually made In Goliath one of 2008’s best. Much to my surprise, I’m given to find out that The Mars Volta is prepping a new album, only a year after the previous…
The Mars Volta: ‘The Bedlam In Goliath’
Artist name: The Mars Volta Album name: The Bedlam In Goliath Label: Universal Motown Records Gender: Psychedelic Rock/Progressive Rock Release date: January 29, 2008 ZMErating: 8/10 Website: www.themarsvolta.com I’ve always been fascinated by the prog and experimental rock scene, being a fan of old school musicians like Yes, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, The Beatles or The Velvet Underground, but also following contemporary acts like Xiu Xiu, Dream Theater, Tool and not ultimately [tag]The Mars Volta[/tag]….
New Music Monday: 28 January
This weeks seems to be the first “big one” of the year 2008, with a lot of excellent new releases from both experienced and new comer artists. The clear highlight is “The Bedlam in Goliath” by [tag]The Mars Volta[/tag], which is already shaping up as a contender for best album of the year. List nerds should bookmark this, so they don’t forget it at the end of the year. A pop icon of the ’80s…
The Mars Volta reveal cover art for new album + tour dates
Well whoever said that [tag]The Mars Volta[/tag] music is “puzzling” is oh so right, especially when the Long Beach, CA based band, recently put out a brain challenging puzzle on their website. The puzzle is made out of 16 blocks, all forming the cover art for TMV’s forthcoming 2008 studio album “The Bedlam in Goliath,” the type where you have to move a block one at a time. Yeah I know it’s really frustrating. If…