"The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis have returned to the studio for a follow-up to their 2024 self-titled album. The Washington, D.C. outfit has titled its next LP Deface the Currency. Listen to the single "Gestations" below, and scroll down for their new tour dates. The album arrives February 20, via Impulse! The Messthetics-the band formed around Fugazi's rhythm section of Joe Lally and Brendan Canty-released their debut album in 2018 and a follow-up a year later, before uniting with jazz saxophonist Lewis."
"Deface the Currency is a result of the musicians playing 150 shows together in one year, a press release notes. The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis: 04-17 Portland, OR - Star Theater04-18 Seattle, WA - Clock-Out Lounge04-19 Vancouver, British Columbia - Wise Hall04-25 Raleigh, NC - Kings04-26 Asheville, NC - Ayurprana Listening Room04-27 Atlanta, GA - The Earl"
Deface the Currency, the new LP from The Messthetics and saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, arrives February 20 via Impulse! The lead single "Gestations" is available now. The Messthetics formed around Fugazi's rhythm section of Joe Lally and Brendan Canty. The band released a debut album in 2018 and a follow-up a year later before collaborating with Lewis. Deface the Currency grew out of 150 shows played together in one year. A North American tour accompanies the release, with dates spanning the West Coast, Midwest, Canada, and multiple East Coast cities, including Washington, DC.
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