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I, Octopus is instrumental, experimental rock from New Orleans, LA. Unlike other bands of the genre, many of their songs are vehicles for improvisation, creating an unique and intimate live show experience that redefines itself at each performance. They love to create sonic soundscapes that range from punk rock recklessness, teetering on the edge of chaos to calm, relaxing lullabies. Their music has been compared to many great bands such as Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai, and Pink Floyd to name but a few.

Formed in 2000 by current members, Michael Lentz and Blake Lewis, along with Matt Aguiliz (ex-Rotary Downs, A Living Soundtrack) on drums and keyboardist Scott McManus. I, Octopus released their first EP 'Helping Others Help Themselves' in 2004 at the Nation Studios with producer Jay Crutti. Since then the band has acquired a new drummer, Jay Steigner and lost two keyboardist in Scott and Brandon Bunch . They also had a year long stint with guitarist Adbon Callais but are currently back as a trio. They recorded a demo at Big Brown Studios by Dr. Jimbo Walsh.
I, Octopus is currently working on a split recording with Metronome the City, a full length album, and playing as many shows as possible in NOLA and the surrounding areas.
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Member Since: 1/15/2006
Band Website: here you are.
Band Members: Check out some other songs we have uploaded on Sonicbids...

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Michael Lentz (guitars, bass, keyboard, theremin)
Blake Lewis (guitars, bass, keyboard)
Jay Steigner (drums, percussion)
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Sounds Like: Download the full version of our EP, Helping Others Help Themselves, and also preview some clips from our NEW album at mp3.com...

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My Blog

I, Octopus-Craig Has a Beard Now / Metronome the City Split Recording Sent off to get pressed!

Just sent off the I, Octopus / Metronome the City split recording Craig Has a Beard Now to get pressed! This album will feature one 25 minute track entitled Craig Has a Beard Now by I, Octopus and a 2...
Posted by I, Octopus on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:08:00 PST

Blog of New Orleans.com Music of My Mind Article: I, Octopus

Music Of My Mind: I, Octopus Our ongoing spotlight on new music in New Orleans this week illuminates a strangely unlit place: the dark, experimental rock of I, Octopus. The four-piece outfit ...
Posted by I, Octopus on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:21:00 PST

Last local I, Octopus show this Friday the 13th until our Sept. 20th CD release

We will be playing our last local show this Friday the 13th in June until our September CD release show. The show this Friday is with two great bands Felix and Big Baby at the Circle Bar!
Posted by I, Octopus on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:57:00 PST

Thanks Abdon, Back as a Trio

We would like to thank Adbon for taking a part in our band. He was very commited and did a great job with us. We are deciding to take the band in a slightly different direction and are deciding to go ...
Posted by I, Octopus on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:05:00 PST

One of our Newest Tracks "Bull Frickin Spit" will be on the WTUL annual 2008 local music CD

One our newest tracks "Bull Frickin' Spit" will be on the WTUL annual 2008 local music compilation CD called WTUL SONGS FROM THE BASEMENT VOL. 6: Featuring The Tomatoes, The Bad Off, Dash Rip Rock, A...
Posted by I, Octopus on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:50:00 PST

December AnitGravity show preview!!

Crack your knuckles for this one. Stay Fucked, from Brooklyn, New York play a very Yes-influenced style of prog-rock, so maybe you can pretend to be Vincent Gallo about to wreck a strip joint while th...
Posted by I, Octopus on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:52:00 PST

Back in the studio!

I, Octopus is currently back in the studio working on our first full length album! We hope to have it released some time this fall/winter!
Posted by I, Octopus on Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:14:00 PST

I, Octopus rides again

I, Octopus had our first practice in about a year. We are once aain a trio. Look for us in july when we will hopefully be performing. Look forward to some new material.
Posted by I, Octopus on Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:15:00 PST