Tyler Clark presents: Local Mythologies writesCHIRP Radio Welcomes Ex Hex to Schubas This Tuesday March 18th!

After stints in groups like Autoclave, Helium, and Wild Flag, indie vet Mary Timony is no stranger to the science behind crafting a good band name. For Ex Hex, her new band with bassist Betsy Wright and drummer Laura Harris, she pulled one from an unexpected source: her own back catalog.

Although the band shares a name with Timony's 2005 solo record, the new Ex Hex doesn't simply echo the old. Lead single "Hot and Cold" struts along on a shoulder-shaking riff, giving Timony room to lay down sounds and sentiments that might've plausibly come from an early Cars record. It's muscly, stomp-along power pop that, as Brooklyn Vegan put it, "goes straight for the groin."

Already signed to Merge, Ex Hex will release their debut album some time later this year. But first, the touring. Timony and the gang will stop by Schubas on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. for an all-ages show. DC grrl troublemakers Priests and Chicago surf punks Blizzard Babies handle opening duties. Tickets are just $10, so grab 'em here!