The Messthetics

Watch the Messthetics, James Brandon Lewis, Land of Talk Cover Shellac in Memory of Steve Albini

PUBLISHED Jul 23, 2024

Today would have been Steve Albini's 62nd birthday, and to commemorate the late musician and engineer, a group of musical friends and...

Five Must-See Acts from the 2024 Vancouver International Jazz Fest

PUBLISHED Apr 26, 2024

Now 39 years in, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival is firmly entrenched in its city's music scene — all year round through the Coas...

Vancouver International Jazz Festival Welcomes Killer Mike, SUMAC with Moor Mother for 2024

PUBLISHED Apr 12, 2024

Slowly but steadily, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival has begun sharing the initial names of the performers taking the stage at its...

Winnipeg Folk Festival Gets Mt. Joy, Orville Peck, Lucinda Williams for 2024 Edition

PUBLISHED Mar 11, 2024

As winter begins to melt away, Winnipeg Folk Festival organizers are already looking ahead to warmer weather by unveiling the lineup for...

Fugazi Spinoff the Messthetics Announce Album with Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis

PUBLISHED Jan 24, 2024

Fugazi spinoff the Messthetics have announced a collaborative album with jazz saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. Simply titled The Messthetic...

You Can Now Take Bass Lessons from Fugazi's Joe Lally

PUBLISHED Jul 15, 2020

Whether you're looking to expand your playing chops or pick up a new skill at home this summer, D.C. low-end legend Joe Lally is now offeri...

The Messthetics

Anthropocosmic Nest

PUBLISHED Sep 5, 2019

After some serious road work around the world, Washington, DC instrumental trio the Messthetics have outdone their 2018 debut simply by get...

Fugazi Offshoot the Messthetics Share Second Song from New Album

PUBLISHED Aug 7, 2019

Fugazi side project the Messthetics recently announced plans to follow their self-titled debut with a sophomore album called Anthropocosmic...