My Bloody Valentine is an alternative rock band that formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1983. The band is best known for its 1988 album “Loveless”, which is often considered one of the greatest and most influential albums in the shoegaze genre.

After a long hiatus, My Bloody Valentine announced a new album, “m b v”, which was released on February 2, 2013. The album was unexpectedly released early by the band’s label, Sony, after the band uploaded the album to their website the previous evening.

The band’s third album, “m b v”, was well-received by critics, with some calling it …