For over 50 years, Nektar has taken their fans on epic audio-visual adventures to the outer reaches of the universe and the depths of the ocean with their immersive blend of sight and sound. These prog-rock legends recently dropped “Mission To Mars” and wrapped up the first leg of their tour. Now, they’re gearing up for some east coast dates before Headlining the Nene Valley Rock Festival 2024 from September 5th to 8th at Grimsthorpe Castle in the UK. Nektar is pumped and ready to showcase their latest musical masterpiece, which stands among their best. It’s time for the world to discover and love Nektar!
Derek “Mo” Moore
Bass/Vocals
Ryche Chlanda
Guitar/Vocals
Kendall Scott
Synth/Orch Programming
Maryann Castello
Vocals
Jay Dittamo
Drums/Percussion
Debuted at #27 Apple New Music Rock
Headline Nene Valley Rock Festival 2024
“…Mission to Mars retains to spirit of Nektar’s 70’s heyday”
– Prog
“…Prog rock with fleeting psychedelic and space rock embellishments- it’s great to have them back.”
– Get Ready To Rock
“…covers all of the prog rock bases while venturing into some new melodic territories.”
– Louder
“Newcomer Mission To Mars fits perfectly within their catalogue since it houses the same kind of spacey jams (the title track), intense rhythms (Long Lost Sunday), and singalong melodies (I’ll Let You In) that have always made Nektar special.”
– Prog
“…complement every song with entrancing slideshows and coloured lights, too. Be it celestial mountains and rainbows; revolving planets; or even Tool-esque hallucinatory spirals and human faces, there’s always something imaginatively surreal…”
– Jordan Blum
“…electronic/synthesizing-filled songs with distorted guitars to compliment the psychedelic feel…”
– Spiderglenn Radio