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Galaxy of Tar:
The duo of songwriter/drummer Elias Diaz and vocalist Naima Mora (also known for winning of the fourth cycle of America’s Next Top Model), as Galaxy of Tar is a greasy, atom-splitting, dagger-sharp collaboration. Shape-shifting psychedelic body moving organized noise, Volatile Glass is a track released through LapDance Academy Records in conjunction with the six song EP Pneuma. The music has been likened to Tool and Carlos Santana, both for the energy and spiritual provocation of the chords.
Galaxy of Tar is deep and dark, yet pleasing and accessible. Rather than incite the proverbial monsters under the bed, the monsters move in synchronized music participation, driven by ethereal motive. The teeth chattering reverberations of Naima’s voice against the eccentric soundscape of the band leave little room for lesser vibrations.
As Galaxy of Tar prepped for this year’s Afro-Punk Festival, we caught up with the crew to discuss the subconscious, and the mystique surrounding the band’s doings.
Galaxy of Tar is being called "wiser and more assertive" than the previous Diaz/Mora collaboration. What has changed the most, the subject matter, or the method of operation in describing the subject matter in the music?
Naima: Well lyrically speaking, subject matter always changes... but i tend to write about things that merge on the ethereal and subconscious level of humanity, often times things that are impossible, like levitation... Subject matter wise, I think that this has remained in the same direction, but I’m always searching for more eloquent ways of writing.
Elias: The method definitely changes all the time, because music inspiration always changes. Both the subject matter and the method have changed a lot. Music is always evolving and as musicians we are thus evolving as well.
What makes New York City such a perfect backdrop as you paint this new music canvass?
Naima: I like playing Brooklyn because there is a sense of familiarity in the setting. There is a plethora of people who are very open to new music like our own and they have a willingness to rock out to something different. With that said though, I do love playing out of town too on the east coast for new audiences and new experiences.
The band speaks much of the rebirth brought on by music. What is the mission for the new souls created?
Naima: Plain and simple... to rock out.
How does you aim to resurrect the waning traditions and foundations of authentic music?
Naima: In today's pop culture there is an importance placed on materialism and reinforced by musical artist to appeal to the masses. That’s cool, if we understand what it is. But most people don't and cannot see a separation from that. We like to write intelligent music for people, because that’s what they deserve and desire and that’s who we are as artists. We want to relate to people on a more fundamental level than cars and clubs, and writing music that emotes a feeling more than a message, that’s our goal.
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