photos by Brett Cline
Phoenix, Arizona based psychedelic/alternative rock trio MEDIA presents an eponymous CD collecting the three parts of their concept trilogy documenting the Sixth Mass Extinction in one album.
MEDIA was founded by Billy Tegethoff (The Oxford Coma) and Richard Wnuk who performed this first piece of the triptych, with Tegethoff handling guitar, bass, and vocals, Wnuk playing drums, and both contributing various synthesizers and electronics throughout the release. Wnuk had a very clear picture of how he wanted the record to sound, so he wore the producer hat throughout a very meticulous mixing process. Following the recording of Influence, the duo welcomed bassist CJ Sholtis (Goya) to the lineup.
The concept trilogy began with the 2022-released debut EP, Influence, which Revolver called, “wiggy prog-metal compositions that fans of Tool, A Perfect Circle, or any other Maynard James Keenan-associated project should sink their claws into immediately.” MetalSucks wrote how the song “Kimono,” “could very easily be mistaken for a Tool B-side. It’s meditative and groovy while still being able to blow the doors open with some slow and heavy riffage.” The 2023-released “Synapse” single bridged Influence and the 2024-released Output EP which saw MEDIA continuing to expand the boundaries of their sonic vision. Another varied, earworm-infested display of sonic experimentation, the new songs are laden with hooks – some subtle and some quite the opposite – layers of pounding rhythms infused with otherworldly tonal shifts and infusions of sonic depth.
All three elements of the trilogy are now gathered in one physical entity simply titled Media. The collected works were recorded and have been collectively mixed by Jalipaz at Audioconfusion, mastered by Stephen Marcussen, and completed with art/design by MEDIA. Beyond the digital services, the CD version features a 12-page art booklet, and the first 100 copies are hand-numbered and signed.
Stream and purchase Media HERE. Multiple videos released throughout the trilogy are streaming at YouTube HERE.
Additional video content, live shows, a vinyl version of Media, and more to be issued over the months ahead.
Media Track Listing:
1. ..-. — .-. –. .. …- . / . …- . .-. -.– -… — -.. -.–
2. Influence
3. Kimono
4. ME6
5. Synapse
6. The Mixture
7. Signal
8. Flicker
9. Output
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