The Messthetics

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]

The Messthetics
OriginWashington, D.C., U.S.
GenresExperimental rock, Progressive rock, Art punk, Jazz fusion, Post-hardcore
Years active2016-present
LabelsDischord
Websitethemessthetics.bandcamp.com
Members

History

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 6th, 2019.[8] by Dischord Records.[7] The album was featured in Bandcamp's "The Best Punk on Bandcamp" for September 2019.[9]

Discography

References
  1. Gotrich, Lars (January 30, 2018). "Hear The First Track From The Messthetics' Debut, Featuring Fugazi's Rhythm Section". NPR. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  2. 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.
  3. Moore, Meghin (March 14, 2019). "Breaking new ground and dodging the familiar: The Messthetics' Joe Lally". The Daily Progress. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  4. Thornhill, James (February 13, 2019). "The Messthetics are the band every Fugazi fan needs in their life". Louder Sound. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  5. Berman, Stuart (March 31, 2018). "The Messthetics". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  6. Heller, Jason (March 15, 2018). "Review: The Messthetics, 'The Messthetics'". NPR. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  7. Setnyk, Jason (July 16, 2019). "Interview with The Messthetics and Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty". The Cornwall Seeker. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  8. Breihan, Tom (July 10, 2019). "The Messthetics – "Better Wings"". Stereogum. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  9. "The Best Punk on Bandcamp: September 2019". Bandcamp. September 30, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
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