Cedric Bixler-Zavala Announces Mars Volta Breakup
Seems like these guys might need a break from each other. Frontman Cedric Bixler-Zavala announced last night through several messages on his Twitter page that The Mars Volta has called it quits.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Mars Volta: Noctourniquet
The Mars Volta has made a career out of creating intricate, highly conceptual music that confounds just as much as it intrigues. Their records are usually intended to be examined as a whole rather than on a track-by-tack basis, and they can rarely be properly digested on a first listen. Thus far, the band has been successful at producing some of the most challenging-yet-rewarding albums in recent memory. With their sixth LP Noctourniquet, The Mars Volta seems to be travelling down the same path, producing a record that is most-definitely challenging. The question is whether or not it will prove rewarding as well. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsListen to a New Mars Volta Clip, “The Malkin Jewel”
Although the full YouTube stream of the new Mars Volta song, “The Malkin Jewel” (which premiered on Australia’s Triple J radio show) has already been removed, the experimental prog-rock band still has a snippet posted on SoundCloud. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 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
Found in: Music, NewsRenée 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
Found in: Music, ReviewsThe Mars Volta: Octahedron
Listening to The Mars Volta is a bit like watching anything written by Alan Ball... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsBonnaroo 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
Found in: Blogs, FestivusMassive 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
Found in: Concerts, NewsOutside 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
Found in: Music, NewsOmar Rodriguez-Lopez : Old Money
As a side project for an already cultish band... read more
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