"Fuck It All, Let's Have Fun!" - Jared Leto On Friendship With Alessandro Michele And Love For The Stage

On July 13, Thirty Seconds to Mars will perform at the Park Live festival in Gorky Park. Although the Leto brothers are not uncommon guests in Russia, the frontman's habit of regularly changing images and taking breaks for filming in films leaves room for intrigue. This time in the Russian capital Thirty Seconds to Mars will bring the program of America's latest album. On the eve of the long-awaited concert, Harper's Bazaar talked with Jared about current genres and the inevitable evolution of style, and also made sure: no matter what, he will delight fans with new music.

America, released a year ago, almost left no stone unturned from the band's previous sound and surprised many with its highly social content. In an interview with Rolling Stone, timed to coincide with the record's release, Jared said: "You can write a song about America, but it will inevitably be a song about world problems." A media personality who does not express his civic position today is at least strange. There is no need to talk about a living legend of pop culture, which at the moment is the most powerful repeater of public sentiment. So for the new album, the band filmed an entire documentary on the US Independence Day celebrations: “We brought together 92 film crews and sent them to all 50 states plus Washington and Puerto Rico - a completely insane endeavor to capture a single day in America. All of us - not only mebut also for the group - it seemed that this was the right and important time for the whole country to see who we really are, to write our history. It took courage to face the truth, not to look away from the obvious problems, says Leto. - Yes, partly what is happening around us today prompted me to write a new album, but not only. We wrote it for a long time, but in 5 years a lot can change: you, me, the world. You hear these changes in our new sound. "and in 5 years a lot can change: you, me, the world. You hear these changes in our new sound. "and in 5 years a lot can change: you, me, the world. You hear these changes in our new sound."

What does Jared's inner change tell us about the abandonment of an alternative - his favorite '00s genre - in favor of electro pop? “I've always been inspired by Kanye's audacity,” the rock star respects and values fellow rappers. - Today, all the fun is happening in pop music. She has not been so bold, topical, minimalist and at the same time with excellent taste. Together with hip-hop, it is the dominant genre in pop culture. The loudest hits of recent times are three instruments, including vocals. Groups that are accustomed to doing their best have to experiment, explore new territories and break their own rules.”

The shift towards conceptuality in music is set off by the singer's particularly spectacular outlets: embroidered tuxedos, impossible color combinations, sequinned robes, and what is there - his own head as an accessory. Minimalism has clearly not touched his style, and it is obvious that Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has not done it. “Alessandro is a brilliant artist and designer, my good friend and colleague. I think, first of all, we are related by love for our work and constant creative searches. At concerts, I create a performance for the audience and enjoy it to the fullest, so what I like most about Gucci is the “Fuck it, let's have fun!” Mood. Nowhere do I feel so much myself as on stage. There is no play in performances, only full disclosure of oneself. "There is no contradiction between sincerity and carefully thought-out scenography when creativity, making a show is a way of life: “I really miss touring when I'm busy with other projects, and always excited before each tour. I have incredible love for Russia. I love your culture, your passion, your art and your history. Here I always feel the feedback from the fans - they make every concert memorable. So we are looking forward to July!"