About a week ago I had the chance to sit down with Matt Wachter and Tomo Milicevic of the band 30 Seconds to Mars and discuss their music, their videos, and how they stay connected to their ever-growing fan base. The band had been running late with back-to-back interviews so Jared and Shannon Leto were unable to sit down with us, though Jared was able to join us for a few minutes midway through. The interview took place on the band's tour bus on March 31.
When I was prepping for this interview I came across the Mars TV podcast. How did you come up with the idea?
Matt: Actually, that was something that Jared came up with, something to be one more facet to the world of 30 Seconds to Mars and actually (he calls out) Andre … oh Andre, (then explains to me) Andre is our video editor. He’s the guy who films and edits with Jared. They put all the footage together.
It’s really great, I’ve never seen anything quite like it before.
(Andre comes up from the back of the bus): Oh you’re asking about the video podcast?
Yes
Andre: Yeah, it’s just another way for us to spread that … connectivity …
To the fans? I noticed you have a huge internet following.
Tomo: Yes! And you get to see what happens in our boring mundane life until we take the stage for an hour. Other then that it’s pretty dull.
Matt: I wouldn’t say dull in the true sense of the word. There is a lot going on.
Repetitive maybe?
Matt: No, not even repetitive, there is something new every day. We’re getting ready to shoot the video for “The Kill.” So tomorrow we play Chicago, then we’re going to go back to Toronto and we’ll shoot the video for two days. It’s going to be a busy week.
And with your schedule the shows happen one right after the other.
Matt: No rest for the weary! We will sleep when we’re dead.
How often do you plan to update the podcast?
Article comments
1 - Tan The Man
Nice interview... was it a messy or a clean bus?
2 - Connie Phillips
Thank you, Tan. The section of the bus I was in was surprisingly clean.
3 - Bailey
I can only find the 10th episode of Mars Tv, where can I find the others? I tried iTunes, but came across nothing...
4 - Connie Phillips
Hi Bailey,
The 10th episode of the Mars TV is the current episode. Did you try subscribing to the podcast? I believe that makes older version accessible.
5 - Bailey
Thank you!
6 - Connie Phillips
Glad to help!
7 - Maddie
zomg that was great! I'm madly in love with Tomo Milicevic. i cant help it
8 - Nichole
I was wondering if you know their managers email address or where I might be able to find it.
I am trying to get an interview or photopass for when I see them next month, but I cant find their manager/publistist email address.
If you could help in any way I would really appreciate it.
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