The Messthetics
The Messthetics | |
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| Origin | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Genres | Experimental rock, Progressive rock, Art punk, Jazz fusion, Post-hardcore |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Dischord |
| Members |
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| Website | themessthetics |
The Messthetics is an instrumental trio formed by former Fugazi members bassist Joe Lally and drummer Brendan Canty with guitarist Anthony Pirog.[1] Their music has been described as "jazz punk jam."[2]
History[edit]
Lally had been living in Rome[3] and upon returning to Washington, D.C., he hooked back up with Canty and played him some of his solo work.[3] Canty suggested Pirog join them[3] as he had previously been impressed by him.[4] When the three started jamming they clicked as a band and Pirog invited the other two to be his rhythm section for a project with John Zorn's Tzadik Records.[4] They didn't end up recording for Tzadik as at their first show Ian MacKaye was impressed enough to offer them a spot on Dischord Records.[4]
The band's first album, eponymously entitled The Messthetics, was released by Dischord in 2018.[5][6] It was recorded live in Canty’s practice room.[7] Their follow-up album, Anthropocosmic Nest, was released on September 6, 2019.[8] by Dischord Records.[7] The album was featured in Bandcamp's "The Best Punk on Bandcamp" for September 2019.[9]
Discography[edit]
- The Messthetics (Dischord 2018)
- Anthropocosmic Nest (Dischord 2019)
- The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis (Impulse! 2024, with James Brandon Lewis)
References[edit]
- ^ Gotrich, Lars (January 30, 2018). "Hear The First Track From The Messthetics' Debut, Featuring Fugazi's Rhythm Section". NPR. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ Le-Huu, Bao (March 29, 2019). "The Messthetics prove to be more than the sum of their Fugazi parts at Will's Pub". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
- ^ a b c Moore, Meghin (March 14, 2019). "Breaking new ground and dodging the familiar: The Messthetics' Joe Lally". The Daily Progress. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ a b c Thornhill, James (February 13, 2019). "The Messthetics are the band every Fugazi fan needs in their life". Louder Sound. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ Berman, Stuart (March 31, 2018). "The Messthetics". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ Heller, Jason (March 15, 2018). "Review: The Messthetics, 'The Messthetics'". NPR. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ a b Setnyk, Jason (July 16, 2019). "Interview with The Messthetics and Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty". The Cornwall Seeker. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (July 10, 2019). "The Messthetics – "Better Wings"". Stereogum. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ "The Best Punk on Bandcamp: September 2019". Bandcamp. September 30, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.