There is finally some new info about TMV’s fifth album. Here it is: 
 
“– Tentatively titled “Phantom Idols” 
– It’s a concept album loosely based on the mythology surrounding the life of Arachne 
– Mellower album, more akin to Amputechture 
– Omar says that “creatively speaking” it’s his best work, whatever that means. 
– Omar has been rehearsing with Cedric exclusively using an acoustic guitar 
– Recording as of then had not been finished, and Omar is keeping the band, including Cedric in the dark as to how the final product will sound 
– Omar described one song on the album as a “spiritual successor” to Frances the Mute 
– Due to other obligations, John Frusciante will likely not appear on this record 
– Album will come out when it comes out, but likely not until around summer 
– The band is currently label shopping, but negotiations are pending with an indie label called Definitive Jux 
– The band is considering releasing another TBIG single on Universal to help bankroll the project, probably Ilyena”