The Messthetics are an instrumental trio featuring Brendan Canty (drums), Joe Lally (bass), and Anthony Pirog (guitar).
Brendan Canty and Joe Lally were the rhythm section of the band Fugazi from its inception in 1987 to its period of hiatus in 2002. This is the first band they’ve had together since then. Anthony Pirog is a jazz and experimental guitarist based in Washington, D.C. One half of the duo Janel & Anthony, he has emerged as a primary figure in the city’s out-music community.
The trio’s debut, which is due to be released March 23rd on Dischord, includes nine songs recorded at Canty’s practice space throughout 2017, live and mostly without overdubs. It’s a snapshot of a band dedicated to the live ideal, where structure begets improvisation.
Check below the recently unveiled song, “Quantum Path“.
THE MESSTHETICS ON TOUR
4.05.18 – Raleigh, NC @ King’s Barcade
4.06.18 – Atlanta, GA @ 529
4.07.18 – Athens, GA @ Caledonia Lounge
4.08.18 – Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
4.19.18 – Hamden, CT @ Space
4.20.18 – Brooklyn, NY @ Bell House
4.21.18 – Kingston, NY @ BSP
5.2.18 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit
5.3.18 – Cleveland, OH @ Survival Kit
5.4.18 – Detroit, MI @ Planet Ant Theater
5.5.18 – Chicago, IL @ The Hideout
5.6.18 – Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
5.7.18 – Bloomington, IL @ Nightshop
5.8.18 – Louisville, KY @ Zanzibar
5.9.18 – Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups