Cedric Bixler-Zavala, former vocalist of The Mars Volta, announces new band Zavalaz, tour dates: http://bit.ly/10Yvqn8 

Eureka the Butcher (Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez of The Mars Volta, Zechs Marquise) announces his debut album to be released on Rodriguez Lopez Productions (Omar Rodriguez Lopez).

Great interview with Duane Denison and Trevor Dunn of Tomahawk, who have a new album out on Ipecac Recordings.

From our review: “To take Guano Padano’s ‘2’ and call it ‘experimental’ is to sell it short.”

From our review: “Deerhoof’s ‘Breakup Song’ is a great record. Period.”

From our review: “Drop Electric’s EP packs a hell of a lot of sound into a small package.”

In case you missed it, check out our interview w/ Chuck Dukowski Sextet, feat. Chuck Dukowski (formerly of Black Flag):

From our review: “Listening to Horseback’s ‘Half Blood’ is a completely visceral experience.”

From our review: “‘Dark’ and ‘heavy’ come to mind when listening to the music of Electric Jellyfish.”