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The Mars Volta Prepping New Album

Prog-rock outfit, The Mars Volta revealed yesterday that they’re working on a new album, their first since "2009’s _Octahedron_":http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/06/the-mars-volta-octahedron.html. Lead singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala used his "YouTube channel":http://www.youtube.com/user/lunarpower666 as an outlet to drop new info.   read more

Renée Fleming: Dark Hope

No encore Let’s get one thing straight—Renée Fleming has a spine-tingling, tear-inducing, gorgeous voice. Dubbed the “people’s diva,” the opera singer even performed at President Obama’s inauguration. That being said, whether you see this record as a comedy or a tragedy, it’s an utter flop....  read more

The Mars Volta: Octahedron

Listening to The Mars Volta is a bit like watching anything written by Alan Ball...  read more

Bonnaroo 2009: Progging Out with The Decemberists, Mars Volta

Still royally tuckered out from some late-night Girl Talkin', day three at Bonnaroo was pretty mellow for me. I spent most of it catching the tunes at the Sonic Stage (Brett Dennen, Grace Potter, Heartless Bastards, etc.) where the lovely Paste oasis is stationed. In early evening, I caught a solid half hour of Athens, Ga. kooks, Of Montreal, who absolutely won me over. As soon as I return from Manchester, I plan on listening to their songs that have been sullenly sitting on my iPod, just waiting to be loved. ...  read more

Massive Lineup Announced for 2009 Roskilde Festival

Denmark's 2009 Roskilde Festival will take place July 2-5, with the final lineup featuring about 175 acts from around the world. ...  read more

Outside Lands 2009 line-up features PJ, DMB, M.I.A., more

Although several music festivals have struggled this year because of a floundering economy and poor ticket sales, Outside Lands is gearing up with some big names for its second year....  read more

Omar Rodriguez-Lopez : Old Money

As a side project for an already cultish band...  read more

Voodoo Music Festival 2008 - Day 2

Photos taken at Voodoo Music Festival by Rob Inderrieden...  read more

Austin City Limits 2008 - Day 1

Photos taken at Austin City Limits by Rob Inderrieden...  read more

Mars Volta announces more tour dates, plans stop at ACL

The Mars Volta has been there and seen it. All. For the past few months, the "progressive-rock whirlwind" has been touring through Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe. But come September, the duo (and all of its epic hair) will be home, sweet home again. And touring....  read more