Stream Thirty Seconds to Mars’ latest album.Image Credits: Chris Messina on Threads (opens in a new window) I’ve actually been toying with the idea of going back in and visiting some of our history and making an album that’s reflective of that and of the future, but more of a rock opera, maybe a concept album, something that is definitively genre specific, almost as a gentle love you/fuck you/goodbye, maybe. ![]() That being said, we always reserve the right to steal from ourselves as much as we want. I’m really proud of what we were able to create with It’s the End of the World but It’s a Beautiful Day and how it captures the way in which we experienced this moment in time. It really recentered me and allowed me to appreciate the beauty in everyday connection. And I think as we continue to evolve, we’re really not afraid to explore new territory.Ī lot of this album came to life during the isolation we all felt over the last few years. So we have a pretty wide variety of music. It’s one of the best collections of songs ever. ![]() When we were kids my brother and I loved Metallica, but we also loved Bob Marley’s Legend and Greatest Hits album. My brother loved heavy metal, but he also loved jazz. And, you know, Zeppelin was one of our favorite bands as a kid. We loved Depeche Mode, The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, and Nirvana and Radiohead. From the very beginning, we liked a lot of different kinds of music and we had a pretty wide variety of influences and artists that we respected and admired who taught us about music and songwriting. My brother and I have always been interested in more than just rock music, and it’s always been there. Can you speak to some of the biggest influences on the band’s sound over time? Thirty Seconds to Mars has long been known for sound experimentation and progression. It’s like playing a brand-new song-that’s great. And the nice thing is, you know, we’re playing a lot of old songs on tour now and some of these songs we haven’t played in so long. It’s incredible to have people rediscover your music like it’s something new. You know, it’s a fascinating time to have catalog music. So Shannon has really shined here.Īlso, so many people are discovering our old music right now. So that’s been a beautiful thing-to get his creative input and to be caught up in all the work that he’s doing. My brother’s been a big part of this new album as a writer and producer as well. And of course, every year, every decade, every few days, your experiences change, your choices change, so your music inevitably changes. When you’re an artist, it’s about reflecting on those experiences or channeling those experiences and making a piece of art. My creative process always changes, because an album is just a reflection of the experiences that you’ve had as an individual. How has your creative process changed over that time? What’s remained the same? But coming back for the 100th time, that’s incredible. The first time was beautiful and special. And I have to say, it’s much nicer getting on stage for, you know, the 20th time in a particular city, to go to Paris for the 100th time, than it is even for the first time. But there is another beautiful thing too, and that’s sharing that process with people, being surprised and delighted by other people’s inspirations, other people’s choices, how they challenge you and push you to a new place.Īnd that’s what’s nice about sticking around as well, is you actually have an opportunity to learn some of these things. There was a time early on with the band where it was very important for me to have the responsibility around writing and producing, when the creation of the album was very precious to me, very sacred. ![]() You don’t always have to carry things as a burden.Īnd the other thing that I’ve learned is it’s a beautiful thing to have collaboration, and to have help, and to not have to be solely responsible for everything. Reflecting on 20+ years of Thirty Seconds to Mars, what are some of the biggest lessons you’ve learned from your time with the band?įirst, that it’s okay to care, but you don’t always have to worry about things. įor the Record had a chance to ask Jared some questions about his recent music and inspirations. Then, guests were invited to add their own songs, which included picks like “ Virgo’s Groove ” by Beyonce, “ Closer to the Edge ” by Thirty Seconds to Mars, “ Dreaming ” by Smallpools, and “ Persuasive (with SZA) ” by Doechii. Jared led the way by starting a listening session including tracks like “ Heroes ” by David Bowie, “ The Chain ” by Fleetwood Mac, and “ Stairway to Heaven ” by Led Zeppelin. Attendees also got to experience Spotify’s newest group listening feature, Jam.
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