Alec MacKaye, Mary Timony, Mark Cisneros & Chris Wilson Unveil First Proper HAMMERED HULLS Single "Written Words" (Dischord Records)

Hammer Hulls are a Washington, D.C./harDCore-adjacent band I've been hearing rumblings about for at least a year or so now; I always knew it involved Alec MacKaye—younger brother of Minor Threat & Fugazi frontman, Ian MacKaye—but wasn't exactly sure who else, but knew they had been playing shows both in and around the D.C. area. It has now been revealed that, in addition to MacKaye, HAMMERED HULLS, also, consists of bassist Mary "T$" Timony, guitarist Mark Cisneros, and drummer Chris Wilson. Hammered Hulls' members either are or were once active as part of bands such as Acquaintances, American Hearts, Autoclave, Chain & The Gang, Deathfix, Des Demonas, Ex Hex, The Faith, The Firebird Suite, Green 4, Helium, Hound, Ignition, KID CONGO & THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS, Led Byrd, THE MAKE UP, The Mary Timony Band, Medications, Mind Science of The Mind, Open City, Shake Ray Turbine, The Spells, Titus Andronicus, Ted Leo / Pharmacists, The Warmers, Wild Flag, and Untouchables.

Aside from his musical prowess, Alec MacKaye might be best know for his role as "cover model" for Minor Threat's genre-shaping Minor Threat EP, "Filler" 7-inch, Minor Threat/First Two Seven Inches, and Complete Discography, as well as The Teen Idles' Minor Disturbance EP. HAMMERED HULLS have now unleashed their first proper single, "Written Words" from their forthcoming S/T EP to be released on iconic harDCore imprint, Dischord Records. "Written Words" is definitely a feverish call-to-arms reminiscent of Alec MacKaye's work with Untouchables, The Faith, Ignition, and The Warmers, as he repeatedly belts, "YOU GOT TO HAMMER THEM HOME..." HAMMERED HULLS' forthcoming 3-track EP was recorded in a single afternoon at Inner Ear Studios with Alec's brother, Ian MacKaye, and long-time collaborator, Don Zientara (Bad Brains, Fugazi, Q and Not U.) HAMMERED HULLS' S/T EP is currently available for pre-order and will see a wide release in both physical and digital formats on Friday, August 9, 2019.

"THE HAMMERED HULLS are a brand new band from Washington, D.C. made up of some very old connections. Mary Timony (bass) and Alec MacKaye (vocals) grew up in the same Washington neighborhood and have spent the better part of their lives in each other's somewhat distant orbit. Always aware of each other, but never able to play together.

Mark Cisneros (guitar) has been in D.C. for more than a decade. He cut his teeth in Los Angeles listening to both Mary & Alec's bands, but, also, a healthy dose of Free Jazz & Garage. He is the man who plays everything with everyone, but this is his band.

HAMMERED HULLS are rounded out by Chris Wilson (drums,) a monstrous drummer with no shortage of love for all three of his bandmates. Every person in this band is a fan of every other person in this band. Mutual respect drives this train. To say they are an odd collection of influences is to understate the point. If you tried, you couldn't imagine what this band might sound like. The band's three-song debut single was recorded in a single day at Inner Ear Studios with Don Zientara & Ian MacKaye."

- Brendan Canty (Fugazi & The Messthetics)

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[W]reckless, Topless American Youth: Lana del Rey - "Born 2 Die" (Britney Spears Birthday 30)

Lana del Rey [Lizzy Grant] effectively became 2011's "It Girl" with the release of her phenomenal debut single, "Video Games" (Stranger) . Like many struggling singer-songwriters, Grant has been signed, dropped, and significantly changed her public image since bursting onto the scene (2009). With that said, it can be assumed that Lana del Rey has collected just as many "haters" as she has avid supporters. To be perfectly honest, the only other artist I can think of that made this much commotion... garnered so much wide-spread buzz/hate and critical acclaim -- right out of the gates -- with just one track is Britney Spears . And maybe in this post- Mike musical era, that's the true synthesis of Pop Culture: Britney Lynn Spears . After months of repeated teasing and speculation, Lana del Rey 's major label debut, Born 2 Die will [finally] be released this coming Jan. 30-31, 2012. Pitchfork reports that it will feature "Off to The Ra...

Liberty Bell Cracked In 1/2: Ween - "Freedom of '76" (Gene Ween's Final Send-Off)

Chocolate & Cheese (1994) was one of the first albums I bought with my own money. I was in some sort of BMG Music Club , where you'd buy 5 CD's and then get 10 for "FREE." It was all sent through mail order and you picked the titles from some special booklet. I'm almost positive that Chocolate & Cheese's side boob-baring album cover was what initially drew me in... mind you, I was 12-15 and the zany Ween logo/middle finger CD graphic really didn't hurt either. Honestly, I forget how I really felt about it @ the time, but a few years later, my older cousin Josh told me that Ween were this BIG college "jam band." CKY did some sort pf 93.3 radio takeover to promote their new album and played "Freedom of '76" late that night on air. Needless to say, I re-visited Chocolate & Cheese @ about 20-something this go 'round and I fucking loved it! Ween were really weird, yet talented... almost too talented. I can vaguel...

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