IAN MACKAYE INTERVIEW ON BLACK LODGES

Black Lodges just posted a pretty interesting interview with Ian Mackaye. For those who don't know, Ian Mackaye is the owner of Dischord Records. He has also been involved in some of the best bands to ever come out of the hardcore/punk scene. From Minor Threat, to Embrace, to Fugazi, to The Evens, everything Ian is involved in is nothing short of amazing. I am sure that most of you are familiar with Minor Threat and Fugazi, but if you have never heard Embrace or The Evens you should definitely seek them out. Embrace was a short lived band ('85-'86) featuring Ian backed by former members of the band The Faith. Their self titled album is a perfect blend of hardcore aggression and emotional melody, and it is one of my favorite records ever! The Evens is Ian's current band with drummer and singer Amy Farina of The Warmers. This stripped down two-piece is bare boned and intimate, but still possesses the same emotion and melody of some of Ian's for mer work. Check out the interview Here.